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    United Way of Greater Kansas City

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    Kansas City, MOWebsite9133716742

    About United Way of Greater Kansas City

    Fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every member of our community

    Focus Areas

    healtheducationhuman servicesyouth developmentfood securityhousing stabilitymental health and behavioral healthworkforce development / skill buildingeconomic mobilitycommunity capacity building

    Funding Style

    program-restricted fundingdonor-designated/restricted supportproject-specific grants

    About United Way of Greater Kansas City

    United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc concentrates much of its giving on health, education, and financial stability, with program funding and donor designations flowing to local nonprofits across Greater Kansas City. The organization’s recent grant list shows a broad community-serving portfolio, from children’s services and health care to housing stability, food security, and family support. In 2025, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas received $339,008 for program funding and designations, while Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City received $303,467 for the same general purpose. Other major recipients include St James Academy, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, and Guadalupe Centers Inc, reflecting support for both education-related and human services organizations. The foundation also operates targeted initiatives such as the Nonprofit Catalyst Fund, which was supported by a $2 million strategic grant fund for small nonprofit charitable organizations serving marginalized communities in Greater Kansas City. Across its recent work, the pattern is local, multi-issue, and closely tied to named programs and designated support rather than broad, unrestricted grantmaking.

    What United Way of Greater Kansas City Funds

    In health and human services, United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc awarded $201,774 to Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics for program funding and designations, and $150,130 to University Health for the same grant category. Education appears in both direct support and community-serving programs: St James Academy received $275,000 through donor designations, and The Family Conservancy received $166,408 for program funding and designations. Food security is another clear area of activity. Harvesters received $150,090 for program funding and designations, while the organization also funds local food pantry grants across Greater Kansas City to help pantry shelves stay stocked with fresh meats, produce, and culturally appropriate foods. Housing stability shows up through the Eviction Prevention Initiative and the Family Empowerment Initiative, both tied to support for low-income families.

    How United Way of Greater Kansas City Gives

    Typical awards are mid-sized, with a p25 of $11,122, a median of $20,978, and a p75 of $47,197. The recent grant list also shows a small set of much larger awards, including two seven-figure-plus entries in 2023 and 2024 tied to Schedule I attachments. Recipients appear across multiple years and through distinct channels such as program funding, donor designations, and named initiatives, indicating a mix of recurring support and project-specific grants. The organization is not structured as an individual-giving funder and does not make program-related investments. Its grantmaking includes both unsolicited and invitation-based elements, depending on the program.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $11.4M

    Total Assets

    $38.4M

    Total Revenue

    $35.6M

    Total Expenses

    $31.6M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $11K and $47K, with a median of $21K.

    25th Percentile

    $11K

    Median

    $21K

    75th Percentile

    $47K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional12 states funded

    About 65% of grants go to recipients in KS.

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    Topics

    program funding administrationdonor designations / designated fundsfund allocation to named programs

    Where United Way of Greater Kansas City Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is concentrated in the Greater Kansas City area, with 65% of grants going to recipients in Missouri and the top grant-count state being Kansas. The recipient list includes Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS; Overland Park, KS; Olathe, KS; Lenexa, KS; Parkville, MO; and Independence, MO. The broader geographic scope is regional, and the grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the available data. That pattern suggests a bi-state local funding footprint centered on the Kansas City metro.

    Frequently Asked Questions About United Way of Greater Kansas City

    What kinds of organizations does United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc support?

    The recent grants show support for nonprofits working in health, education, human services, youth development, food security, housing stability, mental health and behavioral health, workforce development, economic mobility, and community capacity building. Examples include health providers, family service organizations, food pantries, and youth-serving groups.

    How large are its typical grants?

    The typical grant size is mid-range: p25 is $11,122, median is $20,978, and p75 is $47,197. The recent list also includes larger designated and program grants above $100,000, along with much larger attachments in 2023 and 2024.

    Does it fund only one type of grant?

    No. The data shows program funding, donor designations, designated funds, and project-specific grants. Named initiatives also appear, including the Nonprofit Catalyst Fund, the Impact 100 portfolio, food pantry grants, the Eviction Prevention Initiative, and the Family Empowerment Initiative.

    Which geographic area receives most of its grants?

    Its grantmaking is regional and centered on Greater Kansas City. The top state by grant count is Kansas, while 65% of grants go to recipients in Missouri. Recipient cities in the recent list include Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Parkville, and Independence.

    Can organizations apply for funding?

    Some programs accept unsolicited proposals, including Impact 100 and the Eviction Prevention Initiative. Other programs listed, such as the Nonprofit Catalyst Fund and food pantry grants, do not accept unsolicited applications.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Greater Kansas City that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $50K

    Nonprofit Catalyst Fund (Nonprofit Catalyst Grant)

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    Who can apply: Small 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the six-county Kansas City metro area that are BIPOC-led or focused on BIPOC communities, have at least one year of service history, and had an annual operating budget between $25,000 and $500,000 in at least one fiscal year between 2019 and 2022. Applicants must also have at least one paid staff member responsible for day-to-day operations.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Catholic Charities of Northeast KansasOverland Park, KS$339,0082025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO$303,4672025Program Funding and Designagtions
    St James AcademyLenexa, KS$275,0002025Donor Designations
    Children's Mercy Hospitals and ClinicsKansas City, MO$201,7742025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Guadalupe Centers IncKansas City, MO$200,7432025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO$195,5652025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Rose Brooks CenterKansas City, MO$190,9472025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Metro Lutheran MinistryKansas City, MO$187,3512025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Cleaver Family YMCAKansas City, MO$182,0122025Program Funding and Designagtions
    The Family ConservancyKansas City, KS$166,4082025Program Funding and Designagtions
    El Centro IncKansas City, KS$165,7062025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Salvation Army - Olathe CorpsOlathe, KS$156,8602025Program Funding and Designagtions
    University HealthKansas City, MO$150,1302025Program Funding and Designagtions
    HarvestersKansas City, MO$150,0902025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Avenue of LifeKansas City, MO$129,7792025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Mattie Rhodes CenterKansas City, MO$125,2882025Program Funding and Designagtions
    NewhouseKansas City, MO$124,5432025Donor Designations
    Working Families' FriendKansas City, MO$118,7082025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Associates Caring for Each Other (ACE)Kansas City, MO$116,1752025Donor Designations
    Ability KCKansas City, MO$115,9612025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Della Lamb Community ServicesKansas City, MO$112,7202025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Community Services LeagueIndependence, MO$107,0672025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KS$106,7752025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Synergy ServicesParkville, MO$106,1932025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Catholic Charities of Kansas City and St JosephKansas City, MO$103,5932025Program Funding and Designagtions
    KidsTLCOlathe, KS$102,6742025Donor Designations
    AdHoc Group Against CrimeKansas City, MO$101,6292025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Prospect KCKansas City, MO$100,0002025Program Fundng
    KC Mothers in ChargeKansas City, MO$99,4112025Program Fundng
    Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)Kansas City, MO$99,3652025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Cornerstones of CareKansas City, MO$97,8692025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Cross-Lines Community Outreach IncKansas City, KS$97,2042025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Hope House IncLees Summit, MO$93,0652025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Reconciliation ServicesKansas City, MO$91,7922025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Growing Futures Early Education CenterOverland Park, KS$87,0142025Program Funding and Designagtions
    KC TenantsKansas City, MO$85,0642025Donor Designations
    Community Assistance Council IncKansas City, MO$85,0002025Program Fundng
    Legal Aid of Western MissouriKansas City, MO$82,9642025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Urban League of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO$82,9442025Program Funding and Designagtions
    SAFEHOMEOverland Park, KS$81,9622025Program Funding and Designagtions
    EarlystARTKansas City, MO$79,4452025Program Funding and Designagtions
    CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte CountiesOverland Park, KS$69,7472025Program Funding and Designagtions
    The Children's PlaceKansas City, MO$67,5392025Program Funding and Designagtions
    WeCode KCKansas City, MO$66,0002025Program Funding and Designagtions
    KC Common Good IncKansas City, MO$65,4112025Program Funding and Designagtions
    True Light Family Resource CenterKansas City, MO$65,3102025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Sunflower HouseShawnee, KS$64,6362025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Grandview Assistance ProgramGrandview, MO$62,2082025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Children's Center for the Visually ImpairedKansas City, MO$60,4262025Program Funding and Designagtions
    Center for Conflict ResolutionKansas City, MO$59,6462025Program Funding and Designagtions

    Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

    $339,008
    Overland Park, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

    $303,467
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    St James Academy

    $275,000
    Lenexa, KS2025

    Donor Designations

    Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

    $201,774
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Guadalupe Centers Inc

    $200,743
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Operation Breakthrough

    $195,565
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Rose Brooks Center

    $190,947
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Metro Lutheran Ministry

    $187,351
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Cleaver Family YMCA

    $182,012
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    The Family Conservancy

    $166,408
    Kansas City, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    El Centro Inc

    $165,706
    Kansas City, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Salvation Army - Olathe Corps

    $156,860
    Olathe, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    University Health

    $150,130
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Harvesters

    $150,090
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Avenue of Life

    $129,779
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Mattie Rhodes Center

    $125,288
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Newhouse

    $124,543
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Donor Designations

    Working Families' Friend

    $118,708
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Associates Caring for Each Other (ACE)

    $116,175
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Donor Designations

    Ability KC

    $115,961
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Della Lamb Community Services

    $112,720
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Community Services League

    $107,067
    Independence, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Jewish Family Services

    $106,775
    Overland Park, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Synergy Services

    $106,193
    Parkville, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Catholic Charities of Kansas City and St Joseph

    $103,593
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    KidsTLC

    $102,674
    Olathe, KS2025

    Donor Designations

    AdHoc Group Against Crime

    $101,629
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Prospect KC

    $100,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Fundng

    KC Mothers in Charge

    $99,411
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Fundng

    Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)

    $99,365
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Cornerstones of Care

    $97,869
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc

    $97,204
    Kansas City, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Hope House Inc

    $93,065
    Lees Summit, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Reconciliation Services

    $91,792
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Growing Futures Early Education Center

    $87,014
    Overland Park, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    KC Tenants

    $85,064
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Donor Designations

    Community Assistance Council Inc

    $85,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Fundng

    Legal Aid of Western Missouri

    $82,964
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Urban League of Greater Kansas City

    $82,944
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    SAFEHOME

    $81,962
    Overland Park, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    EarlystART

    $79,445
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties

    $69,747
    Overland Park, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    The Children's Place

    $67,539
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    WeCode KC

    $66,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    KC Common Good Inc

    $65,411
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    True Light Family Resource Center

    $65,310
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Sunflower House

    $64,636
    Shawnee, KS2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Grandview Assistance Program

    $62,208
    Grandview, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Children's Center for the Visually Impaired

    $60,426
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions

    Center for Conflict Resolution

    $59,646
    Kansas City, MO2025

    Program Funding and Designagtions