Does United Way of Central Arkansas Inc accept unsolicited applications?

Yes for some programs. The general Grants page says it accepts unsolicited applications, and the Community Impact Grant cycle also accepts unsolicited applications. The Fall Mini-Grant listing does not indicate unsolicited applications.

Are grants concentrated in a particular place?

Yes. Every grant in the recent record went to a recipient in Arkansas, and the most common recipient city is Conway. Other named recipient cities include Morrilton and Clinton, which keeps the pattern centered in Central Arkansas.

Do recipients receive support more than once?

Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Faulkner County Council on Aging, Capcafood Bank, Bethlehem House, Boys & Girls Club, Milestones Inc, Rise House Ar, Children's Advocacy Alliance, and Conway County Community Service Inc.

United Way of Central Arkansas

Name: United Way of Central Arkansas — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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CONWAY, ARWebsite5013275087

About United Way of Central Arkansas

United community for better health, better opportunity and better living.

Focus Areas

Youth OpportunityHealthy CommunityFinancial SecurityCommunity ResiliencyVITA Free Tax PrepCharity TrackerCommunity Impact Grants

Who They Fund

unspecified/unknown

Funding Style

unrestricted general operating supportpartner-directed fundingintermediary/pass-through support

Topics

About United Way of Central Arkansas

United Way of Central Arkansas Inc. uses competitive local grant cycles to support organizations working on healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency in Central Arkansas. Its recent grant record shows repeated support for the same neighborhood-serving nonprofits over multiple years, alongside a mix of larger partner grants and smaller seasonal awards. Faulkner County Council on Aging received one of the largest recent awards at $63,941 in 2023, followed by additional grants in 2024 and 2025. Capcafood Bank also appears repeatedly, with awards of $50,677 in 2023, $32,000 in 2024, and $27,916 in 2025. The foundation’s giving pattern points to long-term relationships with local intermediaries and direct service providers rather than one-time project funding. Other recurring recipients include Bethlehem House, Boys & Girls Club, Milestones Inc, and Rise House Ar, all listed with support for their charitable purpose. The organization describes its mission as building a community for better health, better opportunity, and better living, and its grants reflect that community-centered approach.

What United Way of Central Arkansas Funds

In aging and basic-needs work, the foundation awarded $43,045 in 2024 and $38,585 in 2025 to Faulkner County Council on Aging. Food access is another visible area: Capcafood Bank received $32,000 in 2024 and $27,916 in 2025, both listed as support for the partner’s charitable purpose. Youth-serving organizations also appear in the recent grants list, including Boys & Girls Club, which received $20,279 in 2024 and $19,270 in 2025. Family and crisis-response services show up through Bethlehem House, which received $28,043 in 2023, $21,503 in 2024, and $22,528 in 2025. Across these awards, the foundation’s support is tied to local nonprofits serving Central Arkansas communities.

How United Way of Central Arkansas Gives

Typical grant size falls in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $10,935, the median is $18,393, and the 75th percentile is $26,814. The recent record shows repeat funding across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications for its general grants and its Community Impact Grant cycle, and it also operates a Fall Mini Grant cycle. Available program descriptions point to local nonprofit support rather than individual aid, and the structure includes partner-directed funding and unrestricted general operating support.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$218K

Total Assets

$911K

Total Revenue

$543K

Total Expenses

$489K

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $11K and $27K, with a median of $18K.

25th Percentile

$11K

Median

$18K

75th Percentile

$27K

Geographic Reach

Local1 state funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

DESTINY LANKFORD

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
FAULKNER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING	CONWAY, AR	$37,810	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CAPCAFOOD BANK	CONWAY, AR	$29,314	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BETHLEHEM HOUSE	CONWAY, AR	$27,431	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB	CONWAY, AR	$20,055	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
RISE HOUSE AR	CONWAY, AR	$17,286	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
MILESTONES INC	CONWAY, AR	$15,610	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE	CONWAY, AR	$12,180	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY MINISTRY CENTER	CONWAY, AR	$12,000	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE INC	MORRILTON, AR	$11,914	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY CRADLE CARE	CONWAY, AR	$8,000	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
DELIVER HOPE	CONWAY, AR	$7,571	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS	CONWAY, AR	$6,929	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
VB COUNTY ON AGING	CLINTON, AR	$6,000	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
PERRY COUNTY SENIOR CENTERMORRILTON HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL INC	MORRILTON, AR	$5,429	2026	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
FAULKNER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING	CONWAY, AR	$38,585	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CAPCAFOOD BANK	CONWAY, AR	$27,916	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BETHLEHEM HOUSE	CONWAY, AR	$22,528	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB	CONWAY, AR	$19,270	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
RISE HOUSE AR	CONWAY, AR	$14,647	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
MILESTONES INC	CONWAY, AR	$13,641	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE INC	MORRILTON, AR	$10,935	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE	CONWAY, AR	$9,372	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
VB COUNTY ON AGING	CLINTON, AR	$5,611	2025	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
FAULKNER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING	CONWAY, AR	$43,045	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CAPCAFOOD BANK	CONWAY, AR	$32,000	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BETHLEHEM HOUSE	CONWAY, AR	$21,503	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB	CONWAY, AR	$20,279	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
MILESTONES INC	CONWAY, AR	$18,393	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
RISE HOUSE AR	CONWAY, AR	$16,909	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE	CONWAY, AR	$9,833	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE INC	MORRILTON, AR	$8,430	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
VB COUNTY ON AGING	CLINTON, AR	$6,857	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
PERRY COUNTY SENIOR CENTERMORRILTON HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL INC	MORRILTON, AR	$5,474	2024	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
FAULKNER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING	CONWAY, AR	$63,941	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CAPCAFOOD BANK	CONWAY, AR	$50,677	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BETHLEHEM HOUSE	CONWAY, AR	$28,043	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF CENTRAL ARK INC	CONWAY, AR	$26,814	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB	CONWAY, AR	$25,111	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
MILESTONES INC	CONWAY, AR	$24,291	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE	CONWAY, AR	$14,498	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE INC	MORRILTON, AR	$13,990	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
CONWAY CO CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC	MORRILTON, AR	$11,920	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
PERRY COUNTY SENIOR CENTERMORRILTON HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL INC	MORRILTON, AR	$5,715	2023	SUPPORT FOR PARTNER'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.

Recipient

Location

Amount

Year

Purpose

FAULKNER COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

CONWAY, AR

$37,810

2026