United Way California Capital Region mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive.
United Way California Capital’s grantmaking is built around donor-designated campaign dollars that flow to local agencies for operations and maintenance. The largest recent awards in the record are the campaign funds designated directly to agencies by donors, including $5,041,771 in 2025, $5,165,273 in 2023, and $4,300,680 in 2024. That pattern points to a funder that primarily channels community giving rather than underwriting a narrow project portfolio. Across the recent grants list, the foundation repeatedly supports organizations serving basic needs and community services in Sacramento and the surrounding Capital Region. Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, and Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals all appear in the record with operating support, alongside intermediary-style payors such as America’s Best Charities, Creating Healthier Communities, and Global Impact. The foundation also gives through workplace-giving structures and donor-directed payout channels tied to its campaign activity. Its public program lineup includes guaranteed income, AmeriCorps VISTA capacity-building placements, and strategic partnerships for housing, workforce development, green jobs, community resiliency, and community schools. That mix shows a funder that combines pass-through fundraising with targeted local initiatives and nonprofit infrastructure support.
Housing and homelessness prevention is one of the clearest thematic threads in United Way California Capital’s funding. In its strategic grants work, the foundation supports initiatives in the Capital Region that include housing alongside workforce development and community resiliency. The foundation also funds economic security work through guaranteed income. Its Guaranteed Income Program provides unconditional monthly cash payments of $300–$500 to eligible households, and the Collegiate Guaranteed Income program provides $500 per month to former foster youth enrolled in college, paired with wraparound supports. Nonprofit infrastructure is another recurring theme. Through AmeriCorps VISTA placements, the foundation brings capacity-building support to local organizations, while its Nonprofit Outreach Program connects certified nonprofit partners with corporate employees for volunteer engagements, speaking opportunities, and agency fairs. Workplace giving is part of the model as well. The Our Promise campaigns and related payout channels direct donor contributions to eligible nonprofits across the region.
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$26.9M
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$16.4M
Most grants fall between $7K and $21K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$21K
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Typical grant size sits at a median of $9,751, with the middle half ranging from $6,548 to $20,662. The recent awards show a strong repeat pattern: the same recipients appear across 2023, 2024, and 2025, especially donor-advised campaign payees and local service organizations. That consistency fits a pass-through structure more than one-time project funding. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF sponsor, and it does not fund individuals. Grant records also show restricted support tied to campaign designations and operating or maintenance expenses. Applications are available for some workplace-giving and outreach channels, while other programs, including strategic grants and VISTA placements, are by request or partner-driven.
Grant activity is heavily concentrated in California, with 93% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state and the top grant count also in CA. Recent recipient locations cluster in Sacramento, with additional activity in San Francisco, San Rafael, Costa Mesa, and Alexandria. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, at 306 grants and 100.0%. That pattern matches a local geographic scope centered on the Capital Region and nearby California counties.
The recent grants list shows support for service-providing nonprofits and donor-designated agencies, often for operating and maintenance costs. Examples in the record include Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, and Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, alongside intermediary payees such as America’s Best Charities and Creating Healthier Communities.
The stated focus areas include housing and homelessness prevention, early childhood literacy, youth opportunity and education, guaranteed income and financial stability, and workforce development. The active program descriptions also add community resiliency, community schools, nonprofit capacity building, and donor-directed workplace giving.
Typical grants are relatively modest: the 25th percentile is $6,548, the median is $9,751, and the 75th percentile is $20,662. The distribution sits alongside a few very large donor-designated campaign allocations in the multimillion-dollar range.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including campaign funds designated directly to agencies and organizations such as Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, and Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing annual distribution rather than isolated awards.
Some programs are open to unsolicited participation, including workplace-giving and nonprofit outreach channels. Other funding streams are partner-driven or by request, such as strategic grants and AmeriCorps VISTA placements. The foundation also uses donor-directed workplace giving and payout mechanisms tied to campaign designations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way California Capital that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Payout frequency depends on whether the nonprofit is signed up for EFT and the amount of designated donations. Nonprofits must follow instructions to sign up for EFT or be selected by donors through GuideStar/GuideStar integration for employee giving campaigns.
Who can apply: Valid 501(c)(3) status and compliance with the California Registry of Charitable Trusts; listed and searchable on GuideStar (Candid).
Who can apply: Organizations participating as Certified United Way Nonprofit Partners (or listed in GuideStar) are eligible to register for outreach opportunities.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UWCCR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS DESIGNATED TO AGENCIES BY DONORS DIRECTLY | SACRAMENTO, CA | $6,582,748 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| AMERICA'S BEST CHARITIES | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $215,188 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $165,657 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 11-99 | COSTA MESA, CA | $132,039 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| AMERICA'S BEST LOCAL CHARITIES | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $83,124 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| AMERICA'S CHARITIES | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $67,216 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SACRAMENTO FOOD BANK & FAMILY SERVICES | SACRAMENTO, CA | $63,304 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY BAY AREA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $61,411 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SACRAMENTO LOAVES & FISHES | SACRAMENTO, CA | $58,229 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| GLOBAL IMPACT | ATLANTA, GA | $51,850 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SACRAMENTO SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF | SACRAMENTO, CA | $47,824 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| EARTHSHARE CALIFORNIA | CAROL STREAM, IL | $43,451 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN | SACRAMENTO, CA | $43,091 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $42,046 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| WEAVE INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $37,002 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CAHP WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TRUST FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $29,774 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTRAY SCHOOL PTO | SACRAMENTO, CA | $23,751 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $21,422 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S HOME | SACRAMENTO, CA | $20,634 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CHILDREN'S RECEIVING HOME OF SACRAMENTO | SACRAMENTO, CA | $19,123 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| ARROWHEAD UNITED WAY | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | $18,865 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CENTER OF PRAISE MINISTRIES | SACRAMENTO, CA | $18,659 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| MAKE-A-WISH NORTHEASTERN & CENTRAL | SACRAMENTO, CA | $17,549 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| HAPPY TAILS PET SANCTUARY | SACRAMENTO, CA | $17,493 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| INLAND EMPIRE UNITED WAY | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | $17,064 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY OF FRESNO AND MADERA COUNTIES | FRESNO, CA | $15,388 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| FRIENDS OF FRONT STREET SHELTER | SACRAMENTO, CA | $13,926 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | $13,523 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $13,289 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER SACRAMENTO | SACRAMENTO, CA | $12,722 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| MY SISTER'S HOUSE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $12,057 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SMUD'S ENERGY HELP | SACRAMENTO, CA | $11,811 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| MIDTOWN CHURCH | SACRAMENTO, CA | $11,795 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SALVATION ARMY SACRAMENTO | SACRAMENTO, CA | $11,713 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $11,619 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| SAINT JOHN'S PROGRAM FOR REAL CHANGE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $11,410 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| ORANGE COUNTY UNITED WAY | IRVINE, CA | $10,972 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA CAPITAL REGION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,782 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,662 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS CAPITAL REGION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9,997 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| BLT CLASS 13 - JUMA VENTURES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $9,810 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| ELK GROVE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK SERVICES | ELK GROVE, CA | $9,713 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| PLACER COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION | ROSEVILLE, CA | $9,586 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| MEALS ON WHEELS BY ACC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9,486 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| RIVER CITY FOOD BANK | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9,387 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| UNITED WAY OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY INC | STOCKTON, CA | $9,263 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| PBSP CARES | CRESCENT CITY, CA | $9,244 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| CMC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | $8,888 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,531 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
| BRADSHAW ANIMAL SHELTER | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,456 | 2026 | FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION. |
UWCCR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS DESIGNATED TO AGENCIES BY DONORS DIRECTLY
$6,582,748FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
$165,657FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 11-99
$132,039FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
CAHP WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TRUST FUND
$29,774FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
PHOEBE A HEARST ELEMENTRAY SCHOOL PTO
$23,751FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
ARROWHEAD UNITED WAY
$18,865FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
CENTER OF PRAISE MINISTRIES
$18,659FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
HAPPY TAILS PET SANCTUARY
$17,493FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FRIENDS OF FRONT STREET SHELTER
$13,926FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
SMUD'S ENERGY HELP
$11,811FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
MIDTOWN CHURCH
$11,795FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
SALVATION ARMY SACRAMENTO
$11,713FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA CAPITAL REGION
$10,782FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION
$10,662FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
AMERICAN RED CROSS CAPITAL REGION
$9,997FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
ELK GROVE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK SERVICES
$9,713FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
PLACER COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION
$9,586FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
PBSP CARES
$9,244FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
CMC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
$8,888FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE
$8,531FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
BRADSHAW ANIMAL SHELTER
$8,456FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS ORGANIZATION.