About United Way
Creating L.A.'s future. Together. We bring together people, partners, and resources to support neighbors in crisis and create shared prosperity across Greater Los Angeles.
Focus Areas
HomelessnessAffordable housingCrisis relief / emergency responseEducation / community college successCommunity wealth building / economic mobilityFinancial assistanceYouth empowermentAdvocacy
Who They Fund
individuals and households experiencing criseslow-income or economically vulnerable communitiesunderserved communities seeking greater economic opportunity
Funding Style
About United Way
A $7.93 million grant to Genesis La Economic Growth Corporation stands out in United Way Inc.'s recent record and points to a clear emphasis on housing stability in Greater Los Angeles. Across the latest grants on file, the foundation backs crisis response, homelessness services, affordable housing, and economic mobility through large awards to local nonprofit providers and public-serving institutions. That includes $1.8 million to Social Justice Partners, $1.25 million to Ssg-hopics (Special Services for Groups), and $1.2 million to Experts United for Homelessness and Housing Solutions a Coalition of Nonpr, all in Los Angeles. The pattern suggests a funder working through community-based organizations and coalitions rather than one-off, highly specialized initiatives. Its portfolio also reaches beyond housing into related supports such as emergency relief, youth empowerment, education, advocacy, and shared prosperity, with grants that connect immediate crisis needs to longer-term community outcomes. The leadership and assets reflect a substantial institution: United Way Inc. reported $188,168,540 in assets and $52,338,923 in annual grants given in the latest 990 year on file.
What United Way Funds
Housing is a core theme in United Way Inc.'s recent giving. In 2023, they gave $7,930,000 to Genesis La Economic Growth Corporation for housing, and later supported Ssg-hopics (Special Services for Groups) with $737,627 for housing. Crisis response is another major lane: the foundation awarded $906,000 to Midnight Mission, $844,300 to The People Concern, and $801,200 to La Family Housing Corporation for crisis solutions. Their support also extends to organizations working on economic mobility and shared prosperity, including $287,750 to Volunteers of America of Los Angeles for economic mobility and $319,500 to The Salvation Army a California Corporation for crisis solutions and shared prosperity. Education and community-serving infrastructure appear in the mix as well, with a $606,262 grant to the University of Southern California for housing-related work.
How United Way Gives
United Way Inc.'s recent grants cluster in the middle-to-upper range, with a typical grant size of $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $59,000 at the median, and $105,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including Ssg-hopics (Special Services for Groups), La Family Housing Corporation, Union Station Homeless Services, The People Concern, and The Salvation Army a California Corporation. That repetition points to sustained support rather than isolated gifts. The organization is classified as a mixed community foundation and also makes program-related investments. Grants are locally focused, and the grant record indicates a direct-service, intervention-oriented style.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$8.8M
Total Assets
$182.5M
Total Revenue
$50.2M
Total Expenses
$46.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $25K and $105K, with a median of $59K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$59K
75th Percentile
$105K
Geographic Reach
Local5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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