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United Way of the Bluegrass Inc

Lexington, Kentucky  ·  EIN 610444679  ·  Private foundation

United Way of the Bluegrass Inc is a Kentucky-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $2.8M in assets. This page documents the 354 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of the Bluegrass Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.8M
Total assets
354
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of the Bluegrass Inc funds

United Way of the Bluegrass Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Adult EducationDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bluegrass Community Foundation
Coronavirus Respnse Fund for community
Lexington, KY$286K2020
Assets for Independence
Financial Stability
Lexington, KY$231K2017
Salvation Army Bluegrass Area Chapter
Emergency Services-Basic Services
Lexington, KY$209K2017
United Way of Kentucky
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Louisville, KY$189K2022
Paris-bourbon County YMCA
YOUTH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Paris, KY$150K2023
Paris-bourbon County YMCA
YOUTH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Paris, KY$150K2024
Salvation Army Bluegrass Area Chapter
Emergency Services Basic Services
Lexington, KY$140K2019
Salvation Army Bluegrass Area Chapter
Emergency Services-Basic Services
Lexington, KY$140K2018
Urban League of Lexington-fayette County
Affordable Housing / Youth & Educational Services
Lexington, KY$132K2017
Paris-bourbon County YMCA
YOUTH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Paris, KY$119K2022
YMCA of Central Kentucky
Early Learning Readiness/Healthy Eating & Physical Activity/Summer Learning Camp/Afterschool Learning/Black Achievers
Lexington, KY$111K2017
Urban League of Lexington-fayette County
Affordable Housing / Youth & Educational Services
Lexington, KY$99K2018
Urban League of Lexington-fayette County
Affordable Housing / Youth & Educational Services
Lexington, KY$99K2019
Salvation Army Bluegrass Area Chapter
Emergency Services-Basic Services
Lexington, KY$98K2020
Urban League of Lexington-fayette County
AFFORDABLE HOUSING / YOUTH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Lexington, KY$97K2022

United Way of the Bluegrass Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.2M
2018$1.4M
2019$1.5M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.3M
2023$1.1M
2024$936K

How to apply for funding from United Way of the Bluegrass Inc

United Way of the Bluegrass 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 uwbg.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Bluegrass Inc

Does United Way of the Bluegrass Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of the Bluegrass 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 the Bluegrass Inc fund?
United Way of the Bluegrass Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Bluegrass Community Foundation, Assets for Independence, Salvation Army Bluegrass Area Chapter. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of the Bluegrass Inc give in grants?
United Way of the Bluegrass Inc reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.9M over 354 grants.
Where is United Way of the Bluegrass Inc located?
United Way of the Bluegrass Inc is based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 610444679.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of the Bluegrass 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 the Bluegrass Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.