United Way of the Cape Fear Area
Wilmington, North Carolina · EIN 560529949 · Private foundation
Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, United Way of the Cape Fear Area has awarded $4.6M across 145 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Cape Fear Health Net. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What United Way of the Cape Fear Area funds
United Way of the Cape Fear Area's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Health Net GENERAL SUPPORT | Wilmington, NC | $212K | 2019 |
| Good Shepherd Center General Support | Wilmington, NC | $187K | 2023 |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministr GENERAL SUPPORT | Wilmington, NC | $166K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from United Way of the Cape Fear Area
United Way of the Cape Fear Area's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at uwcfa.org.
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Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Cape Fear Area
- Does United Way of the Cape Fear Area accept grant applications?
- United Way of the Cape Fear Area's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does United Way of the Cape Fear Area fund?
- United Way of the Cape Fear Area's grants focus on domestic violence. Example recipients include Cape Fear Health Net, Good Shepherd Center, Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministr. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does United Way of the Cape Fear Area give in grants?
- United Way of the Cape Fear Area reported $2.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 145 grants.
- Where is United Way of the Cape Fear Area located?
- United Way of the Cape Fear Area is based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 560529949.
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