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United Way of the Midlands

Columbia, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570314396  ·  Private foundation

United Way of the Midlands is a South Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.9M in annual giving against $23.6M in assets. This page documents the 262 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of the Midlands — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.9M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$23.6M
Total assets
262
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 food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, mental health, and related causes.

Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental HealthSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, men boys, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationmen boysolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Donor Designations
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$2.4M2020
Donor Designations
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$2.1M2021
Donor Designations
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$2.0M2018
Donor Designations
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.9M2022
Donor Designations
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.6M2023
Donor Designations
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.5M2024
Community Partners of the Midlands Dba Wellpartners
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.4M2023
Communities in Schools of the Midlands
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.3M2025
Community Partners of the Midlands Dba Wellpartners
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.2M2021
Communities in Schools of the Midlands
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.2M2024
Community Partners of the Midlands Dba Wellpartners
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.2M2022
Community Partners of the Midlands Dba Wellpartners
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.2M2020
Homeless No More
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.1M2023
Community Partners of the Midlands
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$1.1M2018
Salvation Army
PROGRAM FUNDING
Columbia, SC$681K2024

United Way of the Midlands giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$7.4M
2020$7.1M
2021$5.9M
2022$6.0M
2023$6.4M
2024$5.7M
2025$4.7M

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.

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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 food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Donor Designations, Donor Designations, Donor Designations. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of the Midlands give in grants?
United Way of the Midlands reported $5.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $43.3M over 262 grants.
Where is United Way of the Midlands located?
United Way of the Midlands is based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570314396.
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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.