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United Way of the Desert

Palm Desert, California  ·  EIN 952783993  ·  Private foundation

Based in Palm Desert, California, United Way of the Desert has awarded $1.1M across 61 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Family YMCA of the Desert. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.4M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$1.7M
Assets (FY2020)
61
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What United Way of the Desert funds

United Way of the Desert's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

EducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Family YMCA of the Desert
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & CHILD DEV
Palm Desert, CA$58K2020
Boys & Girls Club of Cv
EDUCATION & HEALTH
Palm Desert, CA$55K2020
Find Food Bank
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Indio, CA$50K2017

How to apply for funding from United Way of the Desert

United Way of the Desert'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 unitedwayofthedesert.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Desert

Does United Way of the Desert accept grant applications?
United Way of the Desert'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 Desert fund?
United Way of the Desert's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Family YMCA of the Desert, Boys & Girls Club of Cv, Find Food Bank. 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 Desert give in grants?
United Way of the Desert reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.1M over 61 grants.
Where is United Way of the Desert located?
United Way of the Desert is based in Palm Desert, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 952783993.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of the Desert's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Way of the Desert. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.