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United Way of the Lakeshore

Muskegon, Michigan  ·  EIN 381426895  ·  Private foundation

Based in Muskegon, Michigan, United Way of the Lakeshore has awarded $9.7M across 321 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Catholic Charities. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$983K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$3.3M
Assets (FY2025)
321
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What United Way of the Lakeshore funds

United Way of the Lakeshore's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, domestic violence, food & agriculture, housing & homelessness, legal aid, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeDomestic ViolenceFood & AgricultureHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

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
Catholic Charities
FAMILY SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
Muskegon, MI$152K2017
Catholic Charities
FAMILY SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
Muskegon, MI$152K2018
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
LIBRARY BOOK MAILING
Pigeon Forge, TN$148K2024

How to apply for funding from United Way of the Lakeshore

United Way of the Lakeshore'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 unitedwaylakeshore.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Lakeshore

Does United Way of the Lakeshore accept grant applications?
United Way of the Lakeshore'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 Lakeshore fund?
United Way of the Lakeshore's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Catholic Charities, Dolly Parton Imagination Library. 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 Lakeshore give in grants?
United Way of the Lakeshore's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $983K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 321 grants.
Where is United Way of the Lakeshore located?
United Way of the Lakeshore is based in Muskegon, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381426895.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of the Lakeshore'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 Lakeshore. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.