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United Way of Northwest

South Burlington, Vermont  ·  EIN 030217229  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Northwest is a Vermont-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $5.2M in assets. This page documents the 329 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Northwest — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.2M
Total assets
329
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Northwest funds

United Way of Northwest's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care, public health.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeHealth CarePublic Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Northwest, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Howard Center
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$220K2019
Howard Center
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$220K2020
Howard Center
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$218K2021
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Inc
HEALTH EQUITY/COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDING
Burlington, VT$186K2024
Inner Space
HEALTH EQUITY
Burlington, VT$182K2024
Champlain Valley Oeo
PROGRAM
Burlington, VT$174K2021
Howard Center
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$145K2022
Howard Center Inc
COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDING
Burlington, VT$140K2023
Howard Center Inc
COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDING
Burlington, VT$140K2024
Lund Family Center
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$140K2020
Lund Family Center
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$138K2019
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Inc
COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDING
Burlington, VT$135K2023
Lund Family Center
PROGRAM
Burlington, VT$132K2021
Champlain Valley Oeo
PROGRAM/DD
Burlington, VT$120K2022
Uvm Health Network Home Health
PROGRAM
Colchester, VT$102K2020

United Way of Northwest giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.6M
2020$1.7M
2021$1.8M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.4M
2025$1.1M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Northwest

United Way of Northwest's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at unitedwaynwvt.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northwest

Does United Way of Northwest accept grant applications?
United Way of Northwest's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does United Way of Northwest fund?
United Way of Northwest's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Howard Center, Howard Center, Howard Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Northwest give in grants?
United Way of Northwest reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.2M over 329 grants.
Where is United Way of Northwest located?
United Way of Northwest is based in South Burlington, Vermont. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 030217229.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Northwest's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Way of Northwest. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.