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
$11.1M
Total Assets
$37.1M
Total Revenue
$26.6M
Total Expenses
$28.5M
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
Regional21 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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