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United Way of San Diego County

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 952213995  ·  Private foundation

United Way of San Diego County is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.3M in grants paid and $14.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 77 individual grants from this funder — $5.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.6M
Total assets
77
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of San Diego County funds

United Way of San Diego County's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dreams for Change
Census 2020 Outreach/Education & EITC Education
San Diego, CA$373K2020
Dreams for Change
PROVIDE EITC EDUCATION & TAX RETURN LOCATION
San Diego, CA$336K2019
Sdccollege Auxiliary Organization
COVID Financial Assistance (WAI)
San Diego, CA$267K2020
Connect Ed
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Berkeley, CA$234K2017
The Sd Lgbt Comm Center
Census 2020 Outreach/Education
San Diego, CA$226K2020
Partnership Adv of New Americans
Census 2020 Outreach/Education & COVID Financial Assistance (WAI)
San Diego, CA$211K2020
North County Lifeline
YOUTH JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Vista, CA$200K2017
Maac Project
Census 2020 Outreach/Education & COVID Financial Assistance (WAI)
Chula Vista, CA$181K2020
North County Lifeline
COVID Financial Assistance (WAI)
Oceanside, CA$180K2020
Dreams for Change
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
San Diego, CA$177K2022
Junior Achievement
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
San Diego, CA$164K2017
Ca State Univ San Marcos
Census 2020 Outreach/Education
San Marcos, CA$152K2020
Alliance San Diego
Census 2020 Outreach/Education
San Diego, CA$142K2020
East County Regional Economic Development Corporation
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
San Diego, CA$140K2017
Cleantech San Diego
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
San Diego, CA$140K2017

United Way of San Diego County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$46K
2019$407K
2020$2.8M
2022$705K
2024$25K

How to apply for funding from United Way of San Diego County

United Way of San Diego County'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 uwsd.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of San Diego County

Does United Way of San Diego County accept grant applications?
United Way of San Diego County'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 San Diego County fund?
United Way of San Diego County's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Dreams for Change, Dreams for Change, Sdccollege Auxiliary Organization. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of San Diego County give in grants?
United Way of San Diego County reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 77 grants.
Where is United Way of San Diego County located?
United Way of San Diego County is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 952213995.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of San Diego County'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 San Diego County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.