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United Way of Greater St Joseph’s recent grantmaking is centered on local partner agencies that deliver education, health, and financial stability services across the St. Joseph area. The largest grants in the record go to Interfaith Community Services and Family Guidance Center, both of which received allocations and general operating support over multiple years, showing a continuing role for core agency funding rather than one-time project awards. YWCA also appears repeatedly, with support in 2023, 2024, and 2025 through the allocations process. The foundation’s portfolio also reaches beyond broad community support into targeted service delivery. United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri received funding tied to general operating support, lending library materials, and hygiene kits, while Northwest Missouri Community Services received support that included housing stability, COVID-19 relief, and server and website upgrades. Those examples show a mix of operating support, emergency response, and infrastructure assistance. United Way of Greater St Joseph also operates a Success By 6 Scholarship program for early care and education teachers pursuing degrees in early childhood education or related fields.
Education is one of the clearest themes in the grant record. The foundation gave $275,290 to Family Guidance Center for allocations in 2025, and its program descriptions also include early childhood education through the Success By 6 Scholarship. Health and human services appear through grants to Catholic Charities, which received $91,570 for allocations in 2025, alongside earlier general operating support. St Joseph Safety and Health Council also appears in the recent grants list, reflecting the health-related side of the portfolio. Financial stability and crisis response show up in support for Legal Aid of Western Missouri, which received $64,584 for allocations in 2025. The foundation also funded Community Missions Corporation for general operating costs and winter emergency shelter, and its Unmet Needs Committee addresses short-term emergency assistance and crisis support. Infrastructure support is present as well: Northwest Missouri Community Services received funding that included a server and website upgrade.
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$16.1M
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$2.9M
Most grants fall between $37K and $172K, with a median of $65K.
25th Percentile
$37K
Median
$65K
75th Percentile
$172K
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The typical grant size sits at $36,699 at the 25th percentile, $64,536 at the median, and $171,938 at the 75th percentile. The record is dominated by repeated awards to the same local organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to an annual allocations model with continued operating support. Grant purposes often include general operating costs and allocations, with some awards marked for emergency relief, basic-needs support, or infrastructure needs. United Way of Greater St Joseph also uses distinct programs for targeted funding, including the Community Investment process and the Unmet Needs Committee. The Success By 6 Scholarship is the clearest applicant-facing program in the data; it accepts unsolicited applications.
Grantmaking is entirely local in the record: 100% of grants went to recipients in Missouri. The most frequent recipient city is St. Joseph, MO, with recent grants to organizations such as Interfaith Community Services, YWCA, and Community Missions Corporation. The stated service area extends across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas for community investment and allocations, while the scholarship program is tied to Buchanan, Andrew, and Doniphan counties in Missouri. Recipient country distribution is exclusively U.S.-based, with 55 grants in the United States.
The foundation supports education, health, financial stability, and community services. Recent grant purposes include allocations, general operating costs, housing stability, COVID-19 relief, winter emergency shelter, hygiene kits, and a server and website upgrade.
No. The recent record includes general operating support, allocations, restricted project support, emergency assistance, and infrastructure support. One example is a grant that included general operating costs plus a server and website upgrade; another supported general operating costs and winter emergency shelter.
Typical awards cluster around a median of $64,536, with the 25th percentile at $36,699 and the 75th percentile at $171,938. The recent grants list shows many awards in the tens of thousands, alongside larger allocations to recurring local partner agencies.
The Community Investment process funds partner agencies in education, health, and financial stability across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. The Success By 6 Scholarship supports early care and education teachers pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Yes. The Success By 6 Scholarship accepts unsolicited applications. In the program descriptions provided, the Community Investment Fund and Community Investment annual allocations process do not indicate unsolicited applications.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Greater St Joseph that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Deadline: Year-round; applications may be submitted throughout the year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $374,128 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $275,290 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| YWCA | ST JOSEPH, MO | $228,447 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI | ST JOSEPH, MO | $188,925 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| NORTHWEST MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $127,455 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $91,570 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| THE CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $86,366 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| YMCA | ST JOSEPH, MO | $80,968 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| PONY EXPRESS BOY SCOUTS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $73,637 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| ST JOSEPH SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $68,222 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI | ST JOSEPH, MO | $64,584 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $53,979 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| SALVATION ARMY | ST JOSEPH, MO | $38,716 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| BARTLETT CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $38,473 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $38,111 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| COMMUNITY MISSIONS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $27,893 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - ST JOSEPH CHAMBER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES OF ST JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, MO | $9,475 | 2025 | ALLOCATIONS |
| COMMUNITY MISSIONS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $7,500 | 2025 | CIF AFTER CARE SPECIALISTS |
| INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $334,424 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $246,075 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| YWCA | ST JOSEPH, MO | $204,203 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| NORTHWEST MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $181,775 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, HOUSING STABILITY, COVID 19, SPECIAL FUNDS |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI | ST JOSEPH, MO | $168,875 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $81,852 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| THE CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $77,200 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| YMCA | ST JOSEPH, MO | $72,375 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ST JOSEPH SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $60,982 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI | ST JOSEPH, MO | $57,730 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| PONY EXPRESS BOY SCOUTS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $48,250 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $38,384 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| SALVATION ARMY | ST JOSEPH, MO | $34,607 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BARTLETT CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $34,390 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| COMMUNITY MISSIONS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $24,933 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - ST JOSEPH CHAMBER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES OF ST JOSEPH | ST JOSEPH, MO | $8,470 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $363,359 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $266,768 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| YWCA | ST JOSEPH, MO | $218,603 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| NORTHWEST MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $195,467 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, SERVER AND WEBSITE UPGRADE, HOUSING STABILITY AND COVID-19 RELIEF |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI | ST JOSEPH, MO | $181,127 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, LENDING LIBRARY MATERIALS, AND HYGIENE KITS |
| THE CENTER | ST JOSEPH, MO | $83,511 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | ST JOSEPH, MO | $81,562 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| YMCA | ST JOSEPH, MO | $78,658 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BOY SCOUTS-PONY EXPRESS COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $73,992 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ST JOSEPH SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $66,354 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| COMMUNITY MISSIONS CORPORATION | ST JOSEPH, MO | $62,719 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS AND WINTER EMERGENCY SHELTER |
| LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI | ST JOSEPH, MO | $61,818 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $44,097 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
$275,290ALLOCATIONS
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI
$188,925ALLOCATIONS
NORTHWEST MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICES
$127,455ALLOCATIONS
ALLOCATIONS
THE CENTER
$86,366ALLOCATIONS
YMCA
$80,968ALLOCATIONS
PONY EXPRESS BOY SCOUTS
$73,637ALLOCATIONS
ST JOSEPH SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL
$68,222ALLOCATIONS
SALVATION ARMY
$38,716ALLOCATIONS
BARTLETT CENTER
$38,473ALLOCATIONS
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
$27,893ALLOCATIONS
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - ST JOSEPH CHAMBER
$10,000ALLOCATIONS
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES OF ST JOSEPH
$9,475ALLOCATIONS
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
$7,500CIF AFTER CARE SPECIALISTS
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
$246,075GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
NORTHWEST MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICES
$181,775GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, HOUSING STABILITY, COVID 19, SPECIAL FUNDS
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI
$168,875GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
THE CENTER
$77,200GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
YMCA
$72,375GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ST JOSEPH SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL
$60,982GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
PONY EXPRESS BOY SCOUTS
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
SALVATION ARMY
$34,607GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
BARTLETT CENTER
$34,390GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
$24,933GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - ST JOSEPH CHAMBER
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES OF ST JOSEPH
$8,470GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
$266,768GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
NORTHWEST MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICES
$195,467GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, SERVER AND WEBSITE UPGRADE, HOUSING STABILITY AND COVID-19 RELIEF
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI
$181,127GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, LENDING LIBRARY MATERIALS, AND HYGIENE KITS
THE CENTER
$83,511GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
YMCA
$78,658GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
BOY SCOUTS-PONY EXPRESS COUNCIL
$73,992GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ST JOSEPH SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL
$66,354GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
COMMUNITY MISSIONS CORPORATION
$62,719GENERAL OPERATING COSTS AND WINTER EMERGENCY SHELTER
