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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
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About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
To end poverty and expand opportunity for all in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey by providing immediate relief, long-term support, and capacity building through partnerships with individuals, businesses, government, and community organizations.
Focus Areas
Immediate ReliefLong-Term AchievementCapacity BuildingEarly LearningCareer PathwaysFinancial EmpowermentCommunity ResiliencyDigital EquityHunger reliefVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Who They Fund
preselected/named nonprofit organizationsthird-party charities chosen by individual donors
About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s recent grantmaking is anchored by a multi-million-dollar relationship with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania: $2,416,223 in 2024 and $2,213,844 in 2023. That scale sits alongside a portfolio built around poverty-fighting nonprofits, unrestricted support in selected cycles, and regional efforts tied to immediate relief, long-term achievement, and capacity building. The foundation also shows repeated backing for organizations working on tax assistance, food access, financial empowerment, and educational support. In Philadelphia, Campaign for Working Families Inc. received $620,375 in 2023 and $603,500 in 2024, while Utility Emergency Services Fund received $666,000 in 2023 and $576,000 in 2024. The pattern suggests sustained relationships rather than one-off awards, with the foundation directing substantial resources to organizations that provide direct services and help stabilize households. Grants also reach groups such as Lakeside Youth Service, Clarifi, and First Up, indicating a blend of emergency response, family support, and long-term opportunity work across the region.
What United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Funds
A clear thread in the portfolio is support for financial stability and tax-time services. Campaign For Working Families received $603,500 in 2024, and Benefits Data Trust received $157,500 in 2024, both consistent with the foundation’s emphasis on financial empowerment. Education and early learning also appear across the grants list. First Up received $162,500 in 2024, and Maternity Care Coalition received $202,500 in 2024, pointing to a mix of early-learning and family-support investments. The foundation also funds basic-needs work tied to hunger and emergency response. Share Food Program Inc received $182,500 in 2024, Philabundance received $167,500 in 2024, and Utility Emergency Services Fund received $576,000 in 2024. Capacity-building support appears in the funding for Urban Affairs Coalition, which received $244,582 in 2024.
How United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Gives
Typical grants fall in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $9,027, a median of $23,963, and a p75 of $47,500. The recent-grants list shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Utility Emergency Services Fund, Clarifi, Creative Health Services Inc, Maternity Care Coalition, and Benefits Data Trust. That points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is a mixed community foundation and does not fund individuals. Active grant programs include both unsolicited and restricted cycles, including the Partnership Grant Program and several place-based initiatives.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$8.6M
Total Assets
$116M
Total Revenue
$19.4M
Total Expenses
$21.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $48K, with a median of $24K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$24K
75th Percentile
$48K
Geographic Reach
Regional29 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
WILLIAM A GOLDERER
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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