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United Way of Story County Inc

Ames, Iowa  ·  EIN 420947489  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Story County Inc is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $3.4M in assets. This page documents the 214 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Story County Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$3.4M
Total assets
214
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Story County Inc funds

United Way of Story County Inc's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Faith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenmen boysolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$246K2018
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$244K2019
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$208K2021
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$207K2020
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$205K2025
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$177K2023
Youth and Shelter Services
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$167K2024
Acpc
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$122K2024
Acpc
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$113K2018
Boys and Girls Club
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$112K2019
The Bridge Home
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$111K2020
Mainstream Living
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$100K2020
Friendship Ark Homes
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$100K2020
Emergency Residence Project
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$90K2018
Boys and Girls Club
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Ames, IA$89K2023

United Way of Story County Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.5M
2019$1.4M
2020$1.5M
2021$1.2M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.2M
2025$1.2M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Story County Inc

United Way of Story County Inc'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 uwstory.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Story County Inc

Does United Way of Story County Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Story County Inc'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 Story County Inc fund?
United Way of Story County Inc's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Youth and Shelter Services, Youth and Shelter Services, Youth and Shelter Services. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Story County Inc give in grants?
United Way of Story County Inc reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 214 grants.
Where is United Way of Story County Inc located?
United Way of Story County Inc is based in Ames, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 420947489.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Story County Inc'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 Story County Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.