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    United Way of Greater Niagara

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    SANBORN, NYWebsite7167314580

    About United Way of Greater Niagara

    To invest in youth development programs that positively impact social, emotional, and mental development to improve our community today and strengthen it for tomorrow.

    Focus Areas

    Youth developmentSocial-emotional learningMental healthEarly childhoodEducationEquity

    Who They Fund

    local community memberscommunity-based organizationsvolunteers

    Funding Style

    direct servicecommunity engagementgeneral operating support

    About United Way of Greater Niagara

    United Way of Greater Niagara Inc centers its giving on youth development, with a stated aim to support the social, emotional, and mental development of young people in Niagara County and strengthen the community over time. Its recent awards show a broad local network of nonprofits, with repeated support for Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club and Family & Childrens Services. The foundation also funds community service programming through local organizations that work with children, families, and volunteers. The grant record points to a steady emphasis on programs with measurable outcomes and direct service delivery. Awards have gone to groups such as Salvation Army - Lockport, The Dale Association, Youth Mentoring Services, and YWCA of Niagara. Across the list, the same local geography appears again and again, especially Niagara Falls, Lockport, and Buffalo, which suggests a tightly regional funding footprint rather than a dispersed portfolio. Its active grant programs reinforce that pattern. United Way of Greater Niagara Inc uses competitive funding opportunities for youth-focused work in Niagara County and the City of Tonawanda, alongside an Emergency Food and Shelter Program administered locally for basic needs support.

    What United Way of Greater Niagara Funds

    Youth development is the clearest throughline. United Way of Greater Niagara Inc gave $50,455 in 2025 to Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club and $27,735 in 2025 to Family & Childrens Services, both in Niagara Falls, for community service. Social-emotional learning and mental health also sit near the center of the portfolio. In 2025, the foundation awarded $39,176 to Northtowns Boys & Girsl Club in Buffalo and $27,547 to Youth Mentoring Services in Lockport, reflecting support for programs that work with young people across developmental stages. Early childhood and education appear in the active funding programs, which focus on youth from early childhood through young adulthood. The foundation’s competitive youth-development grants are designed for nonprofit programs with measurable outcomes in Niagara County and the City of Tonawanda. Equity shows up through place-based support for organizations serving local community members, including Native American Community Services in Niagara Falls and Neighborhood Legal Services Inc.

    How United Way of Greater Niagara Gives

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $347K

    Total Assets

    $3M

    Total Revenue

    $613K

    Total Expenses

    $804K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $26K, with a median of $16K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $16K

    75th Percentile

    $26K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
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    Leadership

    ANDREA GRAY

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    Typical grants cluster in a narrow middle range: the 25th percentile is $10,470, the median is $15,802, and the 75th percentile is $25,725. The recent grant list also shows larger awards above that band, but most funding stays local and programmatic. The portfolio looks recurring rather than one-off, with several grantees appearing in multiple years, including Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, Family & Childrens Services, Youth Mentoring Services, YWCA of Niagara, and The Dale Association. United Way of Greater Niagara Inc operates as a local funder with competitive grant programs and an active federal pass-through role through EFSP. Unsolicited applications are accepted in its active youth-development and EFSP programs.

    Where United Way of Greater Niagara Makes Grants

    Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in New York, which accounts for 98% of grants. Recent recipients are spread across Niagara Falls, Lockport, Buffalo, and Niagara University, with Niagara Falls appearing most often among named recipient cities. The portfolio is local in scope, and all grants in the recipient-country distribution went to U.S. organizations. The active youth-development programs focus on Niagara County and the City of Tonawanda, showing a tightly defined service area rather than a multi-state pattern.

    Frequently Asked Questions About United Way of Greater Niagara

    What is the main focus of United Way of Greater Niagara Inc?

    The foundation’s stated focus is youth development, especially the social, emotional, and mental development of young people. Its active grant programs also emphasize early childhood through young adulthood, education, equity, and mental health within Niagara County and the City of Tonawanda.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The middle of the distribution is relatively small and local: p25 is $10,470, the median is $15,802, and p75 is $25,725. The active youth-development grant programs are listed at $0–$20,000.

    Can organizations apply unsolicited?

    Yes. The active Emergency Food and Shelter Program accepts unsolicited requests, and the Youth Development Grant, Funding Guidelines & Application, and United Way of Greater Niagara Annual Youth Development Grants are also marked as accepting unsolicited applications.

    Where does the foundation give most often?

    New York is the top grant state, and 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients include organizations in Niagara Falls, Lockport, Buffalo, and Niagara University, all in New York.

    What kinds of organizations receive support?

    The recent grants list shows support for local nonprofits and community-serving organizations such as Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army - Lockport, Youth Mentoring Services, YWCA of Niagara, and Native American Community Services. The stated beneficiary types also include local community members, community-based organizations, and volunteers.

    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 Niagara that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026Award: Up to $20K

    United Way of Greater Niagara Annual Youth Development Grants

    Youth developmentSocial and emotional developmentMental health

    Who can apply: Applicant must be a current 501(c)(3) organization, located within Niagara County and/or the City of Tonawanda, and operate a program/service that aligns with United Way of Greater Niagara's youth-focused area of focus with measurable outcomes.

    Deadline: Application deadline: October 31 (annual). Decision notifications: December (annual).

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

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    NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBNIAGARA FALLS, NY$50,4552025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NORTHTOWNS BOYS & GIRSL CLUBBUFFALO, NY$39,1762025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICESNIAGARA FALLS, NY$27,7352025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    BSA GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCBUFFALO, NY$27,6782025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICESNIAGARA FALLS, NY$27,4202025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    YOUTH MENTORING SERVICESLOCKPORT, NY$27,3002025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NIAGARA AQUARIUM FOUNDATIONNIAGARA FALLS, NY$27,3002025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    KENAN CENTERLOCKPORT, NY$22,8502025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    YWCA OF NIAGARALOCKPORT, NY$20,1602025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    COMMUNITY MISSIONSNIAGARA FALLS, NY$18,2482025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY OF NIAGARA FALLSNIAGARA FALLS, NY$13,9162025COMMIUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY TONAWANDA CORPSTONAWANDA, NY$13,2412025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    IMMACULATA HOMELOCKPORT, NY$12,7402025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY - LOCKPORTLOCKPORT, NY$11,3752025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NORTHPOINTE COUNCILNIAGARA FALLS, NY$7,3152025COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBNIAGARA FALLS, NY$53,2812024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NORTHTOWNS BOYS & GIRSL CLUBBUFFALO, NY$37,1272024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY - LOCKPORTLOCKPORT, NY$36,5462024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    THE DALE ASSOCIATIONLOCKPORT, NY$30,4392024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICESNIAGARA FALLS, NY$27,9982024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    YOUTH MENTORING SERVICESLOCKPORT, NY$27,5472024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NORTHPOINTE COUNCILNIAGARA FALLS, NY$24,1292024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    YWCA OF NIAGARALOCKPORT, NY$23,6832024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES INCNIAGARA FALLS, NY$18,0182024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTNIAGARA FALLS, NY$16,6972024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    VETERANS ONE-STOP CENTERBUFFALO, NY$15,1112024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    HEART LOVE & SOULNIAGARA FALLS, NY$14,8752024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY TONAWANDA CORPSTONAWANDA, NY$13,6502024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY OF NIAGARA FALLSNIAGARA FALLS, NY$12,1972024COMMIUNITY SERVICE
    IMMACULATA HOMELOCKPORT, NY$9,5552024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NT INTER CHURCH FOOD PANTRYNORTH TONAWANDA, NY$9,1502024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF NIAGARALOCKPORT, NY$8,2602024COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBNIAGARA FALLS, NY$51,9262023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY - LOCKPORTLOCKPORT, NY$32,1812023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICESNIAGARA FALLS, NY$31,9072023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    BSA GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCBUFFALO, NY$26,2762023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    YWCA OF NIAGARALOCKPORT, NY$25,9262023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    THE DALE ASSOCIATIONLOCKPORT, NY$25,1232023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NORTHPOINTE COUNCILNIAGARA FALLS, NY$20,7952023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    YOUTH MENTORING SERVICESLOCKPORT, NY$20,1482023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NIAGARA UNIVERSITYNIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY$20,0002023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    AMERICAN RED CROSS ERIE & NIAGARACHICAGO, IL$19,3172023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELINGWEST SENECA, NY$16,0002023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    SALVATION ARMY TONAWANDA CORPSTONAWANDA, NY$15,6052023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTNIAGARA FALLS, NY$15,4412023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    VETERANS ONE-STOP CENTERBUFFALO, NY$15,0922023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES INCNIAGARA FALLS, NY$14,2412023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NIAGARA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMNIAGARA FALLS, NY$12,5792023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    HEART LOVE & SOULNIAGARA FALLS, NY$11,4472023COMMUNITY SERVICE
    NORTHTOWNS BOYS & GIRSL CLUBBUFFALO, NY$10,1452023COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

    $50,455
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NORTHTOWNS BOYS & GIRSL CLUB

    $39,176
    BUFFALO, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES

    $27,735
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    BSA GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNC

    $27,678
    BUFFALO, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES

    $27,420
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES

    $27,300
    LOCKPORT, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NIAGARA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION

    $27,300
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    KENAN CENTER

    $22,850
    LOCKPORT, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    YWCA OF NIAGARA

    $20,160
    LOCKPORT, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    COMMUNITY MISSIONS

    $18,248
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY OF NIAGARA FALLS

    $13,916
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMIUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY TONAWANDA CORPS

    $13,241
    TONAWANDA, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    IMMACULATA HOME

    $12,740
    LOCKPORT, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY - LOCKPORT

    $11,375
    LOCKPORT, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL

    $7,315
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2025

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

    $53,281
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NORTHTOWNS BOYS & GIRSL CLUB

    $37,127
    BUFFALO, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY - LOCKPORT

    $36,546
    LOCKPORT, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    THE DALE ASSOCIATION

    $30,439
    LOCKPORT, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES

    $27,998
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES

    $27,547
    LOCKPORT, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL

    $24,129
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    YWCA OF NIAGARA

    $23,683
    LOCKPORT, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES INC

    $18,018
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNT

    $16,697
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    VETERANS ONE-STOP CENTER

    $15,111
    BUFFALO, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    HEART LOVE & SOUL

    $14,875
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY TONAWANDA CORPS

    $13,650
    TONAWANDA, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY OF NIAGARA FALLS

    $12,197
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2024

    COMMIUNITY SERVICE

    IMMACULATA HOME

    $9,555
    LOCKPORT, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NT INTER CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

    $9,150
    NORTH TONAWANDA, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF NIAGARA

    $8,260
    LOCKPORT, NY2024

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

    $51,926
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY - LOCKPORT

    $32,181
    LOCKPORT, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES

    $31,907
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    BSA GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNC

    $26,276
    BUFFALO, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    YWCA OF NIAGARA

    $25,926
    LOCKPORT, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    THE DALE ASSOCIATION

    $25,123
    LOCKPORT, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL

    $20,795
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES

    $20,148
    LOCKPORT, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NIAGARA UNIVERSITY

    $20,000
    NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    AMERICAN RED CROSS ERIE & NIAGARA

    $19,317
    CHICAGO, IL2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING

    $16,000
    WEST SENECA, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    SALVATION ARMY TONAWANDA CORPS

    $15,605
    TONAWANDA, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNT

    $15,441
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    VETERANS ONE-STOP CENTER

    $15,092
    BUFFALO, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES INC

    $14,241
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NIAGARA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM

    $12,579
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    HEART LOVE & SOUL

    $11,447
    NIAGARA FALLS, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    NORTHTOWNS BOYS & GIRSL CLUB

    $10,145
    BUFFALO, NY2023

    COMMUNITY SERVICE