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United Way of the Midlands

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 470376605  ·  Private foundation

United Way of the Midlands is a Nebraska-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.9M in annual giving against $20.8M in assets. This page documents the 625 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of the Midlands — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$9.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.8M
Total assets
625
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of the Midlands funds

United Way of the Midlands's giving carries a documented focus on health care, libraries & literacy, mental health.

Health CareLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Heartland Family Service
General Support
Omaha, NE$824K2018
Heartland Family Service
General Support
Omaha, NE$824K2019
Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc
ARPA ALLOCATIONS/COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ALLOCATIONS
Omaha, NE$702K2024
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Inc
General Support
Omaha, NE$657K2019
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Inc
General Support
Omaha, NE$657K2018
Heartland Family Service
ARPA, CIRT ALLOCATIONS, AND GOODFELLOWS
Omaha, NE$639K2023
Family Housing Advisory Services Inc
ARPA, CIRT ALLOCATIONS, GOODFELLOWS, AND SIEMER GRANT
Omaha, NE$630K2023
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Inc
ARPA AND CIRT ALLOCATION
Omaha, NE$616K2023
Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc
ARPA AND CIRT ALLOCATIONS
Omaha, NE$610K2023
Community Health Charities
GENERAL SUPPORT
Omaha, NE$603K2018
Heartland Family Service
General Support
Omaha, NE$600K2020
Community Health Charities
General Support
Omaha, NE$588K2019
Community Health Charities
Contract Agreement
Omaha, NE$585K2022
Heartland Family Service
CIRT Allocations
Omaha, NE$574K2022
Community Health Charities
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Omaha, NE$574K2024

United Way of the Midlands giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$9.6M
2019$9.5M
2020$8.4M
2022$10.4M
2023$12.1M
2024$10.2M
2025$7.5M

How to apply for funding from United Way of the Midlands

United Way of the Midlands'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 unitedwaymidlands.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Midlands

Does United Way of the Midlands accept grant applications?
United Way of the Midlands'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 Midlands fund?
United Way of the Midlands's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Heartland Family Service, Heartland Family Service, Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of the Midlands give in grants?
United Way of the Midlands reported $9.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $67.7M over 625 grants.
Where is United Way of the Midlands located?
United Way of the Midlands is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470376605.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of the Midlands'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 Midlands. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.