About United Way of Northeast Florida
We solve our community's toughest challenges by connecting people, resources and ideas. We envision a community of opportunity where everyone has hope and can reach their full potential.
Focus Areas
Basic needsFinancial stability and tax preparationMental & behavioral health (school-based counseling)Youth enrichment and early learningVeterans servicesDisaster relief and community recovery
Who They Fund
school-age children in Title I / low-income schoolsyouth experiencing homelessness and at-risk youthlow-income families in underserved neighborhoodsseniors/older adults (geriatric case management, senior engagement)individuals with mental health and behavioral health needs
About United Way of Northeast Florida
United Way of Northeast Florida Inc concentrates large-scale local funding on school-based mental health, youth development, basic needs, and economic stability across Northeast Florida. One of the clearest signals is its multi-year support for Achievers for Life at Jewish Family & Community Services, which received $2,350,453 in 2023, $2,574,098 in 2024, and $3,146,558 in 2025. The foundation also backs Project Prepare / Mental Health Services at Daniel Memorial Inc, with grants of $2,079,661 in 2023, $1,766,766 in 2024, and $1,508,218 in 2025, showing sustained support for school-linked behavioral health services. Its grantmaking also reaches early learning, neighborhood stability, food access, and housing preservation, with awards to organizations such as Early Learning Coalition of Duval County, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida, Lift Jax Inc, and Regional Food Bank of Northeast Florida Inc. The pattern is locally concentrated and service-oriented, with funding aimed at programs that connect residents to counseling, stabilization support, and community-based services.
What United Way of Northeast Florida Funds
In mental and behavioral health, the foundation supports school-linked services through Full Service Schools, including a $1,656,191 grant in 2025 to Child Guidance Center Inc and a $1,294,255 grant in 2024 to Northeast Region Childrens Home Society. Youth enrichment is another clear area: Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida received $575,000 in 2025 for Traditional Clubs and $487,500 in 2024 for the same program. For food security, Regional Food Bank of Northeast Florida Inc received $350,000 in 2025 for Access to Healthy Food and $262,500 in 2024 for Feeding NE FL. Housing and neighborhood stabilization also appear, including a $350,000 grant to Lift Jax Inc for Homeownership Preservation and a $300,000 grant to Groundwork Jacksonville Inc for Homeownership Preservation.
How United Way of Northeast Florida Gives
Typical grant size is moderate to substantial: the 25th percentile is $22,748, the median is $56,250, and the 75th percentile is $140,020. The recent record shows both multi-year renewals and one-time awards, especially in recurring service contracts such as school-based mental health and youth programs. United Way of Northeast Florida Inc is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or program-related investments. The active programs also show that some opportunities accept unsolicited proposals, including Basic Needs & Financial Well-Being Grants, Youth Enrichment Microgrant, Mission United, RealSense Financial Stability Grants, Stein Fellowship, and Full Service Schools Grants.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$28.3M
Total Assets
$59.3M
Total Revenue
$26M
Total Expenses
$26.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $23K and $140K, with a median of $56K.
25th Percentile
$23K
Median
$56K
75th Percentile
$140K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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