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United Way of Southwest

Albany, Georgia  ·  EIN 580655156  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Southwest is a Georgia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $719K in annual giving against $1.5M in assets. This page documents the 125 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Southwest — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$719K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.5M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of Southwest funds

United Way of Southwest's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, libraries & literacy.

Food & AgricultureLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, older adults, women girls.

familiesmen boysolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cutliff Grove Family Resource
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$77K2020
Boys & Girls Club
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$68K2019
Salvation Army
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$67K2018
Boys & Girls Club
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$65K2020
YMCA
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$60K2020
Salvation Army
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$60K2022
Salvation Army
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$58K2017
Salvation Army
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$56K2019
Boys and Girls Clubs
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$54K2017
Salvation Army
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$52K2020
Sowega Council on Aging
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$52K2018
Boys & Girls Club
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$52K2022
Salvation Army
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$51K2023
Boys & Girls Club
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$51K2018
YMCA
HUMAN NEEDS
Albany, GA$50K2024

United Way of Southwest giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$486K
2018$553K
2019$492K
2020$686K
2022$440K
2023$394K
2024$394K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Southwest

United Way of Southwest'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 unitedwayswga.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Southwest

Does United Way of Southwest accept grant applications?
United Way of Southwest'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 Southwest fund?
United Way of Southwest's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Cutliff Grove Family Resource, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Southwest give in grants?
United Way of Southwest reported $719K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 125 grants.
Where is United Way of Southwest located?
United Way of Southwest is based in Albany, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 580655156.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Southwest'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 Southwest. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.