About United Way of Allen County
United Way of Allen County exists to boldly impact critical community issues by investing in programs and partnerships that address Food Security, Housing Stability, Mental Health Access, and Educational Opportunities in Allen County.
Focus Areas
Food distributionHousing financial assistanceShelter servicesMental health services and trainingEarly childhood education (Kindergarten Countdown)Volunteer coordination (Day of Caring, Food Drive)Free tax preparation (VITA)
Funding Style
program-specific / project fundingrestricted support (donor-designated)operational / program expense support
Topics
About United Way of Allen County
United Way of Allen County Inc. channels nearly all of its grantmaking to Allen County organizations working on food security, housing stability, mental health access, and educational opportunities. In the most recent grants list, its largest awards went to Brightpoint, including $200,000 in 2024 and $180,000 in 2025 for program support, showing a pattern of repeated support for the same local provider. Lutheran Social Services of In received $125,000 in 2025 and $112,000 in 2024, also for program support, while Vincent Village Inc. appeared with awards of $75,000 in 2024 and $70,000 in 2023. The foundation’s active grant programs align closely with these themes, including funds for food distribution, housing financial assistance, mental health access, and shelter services. Its recent giving also includes support for community partners such as Catholic Charities, Wellspring Interfaith, and the League for the Blind and Disabled, all in Fort Wayne. The grant record points to a locally focused funder that backs operating and program support for agencies serving residents with basic-needs and stabilization services.
What United Way of Allen County Funds
Housing stability is a clear priority. United Way of Allen County Inc. gave $125,000 in 2025 to Lutheran Social Services of In for program support, alongside smaller awards to organizations that provide housing-related services. Food access is another major theme: the foundation awarded $50,000 in 2023 to Community Harvest Food Bank and $30,000 in 2025 to the same organization, both for program support. Mental health and counseling also appear in the recent record. Headwaters Counseling received $40,000 in 2023, $30,000 in 2024, and $30,000 in 2025, all for program support. Shelter and homelessness response show up as well, with Vincent Village Inc. receiving $75,000 in 2024 and $70,000 in 2023. These grants match the foundation’s stated priority areas and active funds for food distribution, housing financial assistance, mental health access, and shelter services.
How United Way of Allen County Gives
Typical awards cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $20,000, a median of $25,000, and a p75 of $45,000. The recent grant list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Brightpoint, Lutheran Social Services of In, Vincent Village Inc., and Headwaters Counseling, which indicates an ongoing funding relationship rather than one-off grants. The organization is classified as a mixed community foundation and primarily makes program-specific, restricted awards that support operating or program expenses. It does not fund individuals, and the active grant programs include both unsolicited opportunities and funds that do not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$785K
Total Assets
$5M
Total Revenue
$3.2M
Total Expenses
$3.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $45K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$45K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
About 98% of grants go to recipients in IN.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
BRANDI BUCK
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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