Our mission is to unite community ideas and resources to fight poverty and create opportunity for all.
The United Way Inc backs a tightly local funding model: 96% of its grants go to recipients in Texas, with Amarillo organizations appearing repeatedly across recent awards. Its community impact funding reaches health, education, financial stability, basic needs, and youth programs, and the foundation also uses program-related investments. Recent grant records show sustained support for organizations such as Maverick Boys and Girls Club, which received $325,000 in 2025, $325,000 in 2024, and $296,460 in 2023, and Family Support Services, which received $228,579 in 2025, $235,079 in 2024, and $204,626 in 2023. That pattern suggests long-term relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation’s mission is to unite community ideas and resources to fight poverty and create opportunity for all, and its grant history aligns with that statement through repeated support for local service providers, youth organizations, and agencies serving basic community needs. Among the larger recurring recipients, Children's Learning Centers also appears in multiple years, including $140,000 in 2025 and $161,771 in both 2023 and 2024, underscoring the continuity in its grantmaking.
A clear share of The United Way Inc’s grantmaking supports youth and education. Youth Cabinet Grants are short-term or project-based awards approved by the Youth Cabinet, and the program is open to unsolicited requests for youth-focused projects and local schools. The recent grants list also shows $75,000 in 2025 and $75,000 in 2024 to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Inc, alongside $124,047 in 2023 and $100,000 in 2025 to Boy Scouts of America Golden Spread Council. Basic needs and emergency support are another visible strand. The Immediate Needs Grant is designed for nonprofits facing urgent, unexpected financial challenges, and the recent record includes awards to Salvation Army Inc and Wesley Community Center. Community Impact Grants connect to the foundation’s core focus areas and include annual Basic Needs funding plus three-year cycles in other areas.
Typical grant size centers in the low five figures, with a p25 of $8,000, a median of $12,483, and a p75 of $50,250. The recent record shows repeat awards to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to ongoing support rather than one-time giving. The foundation operates with a local scope and offers several grant programs that accept unsolicited requests, including Youth Cabinet Grants, Immediate Needs Grant, Day of Caring Project Proposal, and Community Impact Grants. It also makes program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $50K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Texas, where 96% of grants go and where the foundation gives most often. Recent recipients are clustered in Amarillo, including Maverick Boys and Girls Club, Family Support Services, Children’s Learning Centers, and Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle. Other recipient locations named in active programs include Canyon and Randall County, which appear in Youth Cabinet Grants, Immediate Needs Grant, and Community Impact Grants. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
Its active programs focus on Health, Education, Financial Stability, Basic Needs, and Youth. The recent grants list also shows support for local service providers and youth-serving organizations such as Maverick Boys and Girls Club, Family Support Services, and Children’s Learning Centers.
Yes. The active program list marks Youth Cabinet Grants, Immediate Needs Grant, Day of Caring Project Proposal, and Community Impact Grants as accepting unsolicited requests.
The typical award sits at $12,483 at the median, with a lower quartile of $8,000 and an upper quartile of $50,250. The recent grants list also includes larger recurring awards, such as $325,000 to Maverick Boys and Girls Club in 2024 and 2025.
Its grantmaking is local, and 96% of grants go to recipients in Texas. Amarillo organizations make up much of the recent record, alongside recipients in Canyon and Randall County through active grant programs.
They often recur. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Maverick Boys and Girls Club in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Family Support Services in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Children’s Learning Centers in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Vetted nonprofit partners with programs that align with identified community priorities and meet accountability and reporting standards.
Deadline: Previous window listed: October 15 – November 21, 2025. Basic Needs: annual. Other focus areas: three-year cycle.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVERICK BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | AMARILLO, TX | $325,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | AMARILLO, TX | $275,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS | AMARILLO, TX | $230,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS | AMARILLO, TX | $140,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | AMARILLO, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING | AMARILLO, TX | $95,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF TEXAS OKLAHOMA | AMARILLO, TX | $75,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GOODWILL OF NORTHWEST TEXAS | AMARILLO, TX | $60,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| SALVATION ARMY INC | AMARILLO, TX | $60,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| ST HELEN'S OUTREACH | CANYON, TX | $55,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| AMARILLO COMING HOME | AMARILLO, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $46,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| 7 STAR HORSE THERAPY | AMARILLO, TX | $40,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | AMARILLO, TX | $35,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| THE LEADERS READERS NETWORK | CANYON, TX | $35,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| THE BRIDGE | AMARILLO, TX | $30,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| AMARILLO AREA CASA | AMARILLO, TX | $30,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| ST HELEN'S OUTREACH | CANYON, TX | $27,218 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| FAMILY CARE FOUNDATION | AMARILLO, TX | $15,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| BUCKNER CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES | DALLAS, TX | $15,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GUYON SAUNDERS RESOURCE CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $15,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| COALITION OF HEALTH SERVICES INC | DUMAS, TX | $12,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| WINDOW ON A WIDER WORLD INC | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| UNITED WAY - 211 PROGRAM | AMARILLO, TX | $8,282 | 2026 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| MAVERICK BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | AMARILLO, TX | $325,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | AMARILLO, TX | $228,579 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS | AMARILLO, TX | $140,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLDEN SPREAD COUNCIL | AMARILLO, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE | AMARILLO, TX | $92,061 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | AMARILLO, TX | $82,061 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF TEXAS OKLAHOMA PLAINS INC | AMARILLO, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GOODWILL OF NORTHWEST TEXAS | AMARILLO, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| SALVATION ARMY INC | AMARILLO, TX | $54,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $46,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | AMARILLO, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| AMARILLO COLLEGE FOUNDATION | AMARILLO, TX | $23,481 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| AMARILLO COMING HOME AMARILLO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | AMARILLO, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| AMERICA'S BEST CHARITIES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $19,855 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| AMARILLO AREA CASA | AMARILLO, TX | $18,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| FAMILY CARE FOUNDATION | AMARILLO, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| BUCKNER CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES TRANSITION CENTER | DALLAS, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GUYON SAUNDERS RESOURCE CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $14,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| GUYON SAUNDERS RESOURCE CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $10,906 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK | AMARILLO, TX | $10,244 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| ST HELEN'S OUTREACH THE MARKET ON TIERRA BLANCA | CANYON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPACT |
| THE BRIDGE | AMARILLO, TX | $9,848 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $9,785 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE | AMARILLO, TX | $9,520 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| LOS BARRIOS DE AMARILLO | AMARILLO, TX | $9,030 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
| FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES | AMARILLO, TX | $8,688 | 2025 | DONOR DESIGNATIONS |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS
$230,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS
$140,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$100,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING
$95,500COMMUNITY IMPACT
GIRL SCOUTS OF TEXAS OKLAHOMA
$75,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
GOODWILL OF NORTHWEST TEXAS
$60,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
SALVATION ARMY INC
$60,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
ST HELEN'S OUTREACH
$55,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
AMARILLO COMING HOME
$50,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
7 STAR HORSE THERAPY
$40,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$35,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
THE LEADERS READERS NETWORK
$35,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
ST HELEN'S OUTREACH
$27,218DONOR DESIGNATIONS
FAMILY CARE FOUNDATION
$15,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
GUYON SAUNDERS RESOURCE CENTER
$15,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
COALITION OF HEALTH SERVICES INC
$12,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
WINDOW ON A WIDER WORLD INC
$10,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTERS
$140,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLDEN SPREAD COUNCIL
$100,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE
$92,061COMMUNITY IMPACT
PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
$82,061COMMUNITY IMPACT
GIRL SCOUTS OF TEXAS OKLAHOMA PLAINS INC
$75,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
GOODWILL OF NORTHWEST TEXAS
$60,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
SALVATION ARMY INC
$54,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$30,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
AMARILLO COMING HOME AMARILLO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$20,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
FAMILY CARE FOUNDATION
$15,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
GUYON SAUNDERS RESOURCE CENTER
$14,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
GUYON SAUNDERS RESOURCE CENTER
$10,906DONOR DESIGNATIONS
ST HELEN'S OUTREACH THE MARKET ON TIERRA BLANCA
$10,000COMMUNITY IMPACT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE
$9,520DONOR DESIGNATIONS
LOS BARRIOS DE AMARILLO
$9,030DONOR DESIGNATIONS
