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United Way of Pioneer

Springfield, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042152680  ·  Private foundation

Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, United Way of Pioneer has awarded $2.1M across 82 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Salvation Army-springfield Area Services. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$538K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.2M
Total assets
82
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What United Way of Pioneer funds

United Way of Pioneer's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Salvation Army-springfield Area Services
BASIC NEEDS GRANT/ EDUCATION GRANT
Springfield, MA$60K2017
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke
EDUCATION GRANT
Holyoke, MA$50K2017
Stcc Foundation
EDUCATIONAL GRANT
Springfield, MA$50K2017
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield
EDUCATIONAL GRANT
Springfield, MA$50K2017
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield Carew Hill
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Springfield, MA$50K2018
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke Inc
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Holyoke, MA$50K2018
YMCA of Greater Springfield
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Springfield, MA$45K2018
West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Inc
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
West Springfield, MA$45K2018
South End Community Center Inc
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Springfield, MA$45K2018
South End Community Center
EDUCATION GRANT
Springfield, MA$45K2017
Boys & Girls Club of West Springfield
EDUCATION GRANTEDUCATION GRANT
West Springfield, MA$45K2017
YMCA of Greater Springfield
EDUCATIONAL GRANT
Springfield, MA$45K2017
Salvation Army-springfield
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Springfield, MA$44K2020
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Westfield, MA$40K2018
Ludlow Boys & Girls Club Inc
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
Ludlow, MA$40K2018

United Way of Pioneer giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$786K
2018$700K
2020$429K
2022$91K
2023$62K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Pioneer

United Way of Pioneer'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 uwpv.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Pioneer

Does United Way of Pioneer accept grant applications?
United Way of Pioneer'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 Pioneer fund?
United Way of Pioneer's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Salvation Army-springfield Area Services, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke, Stcc Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Pioneer give in grants?
United Way of Pioneer reported $538K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 82 grants.
Where is United Way of Pioneer located?
United Way of Pioneer is based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042152680.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Pioneer'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 Pioneer. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.