What are the main areas United Way of the Mid-willamette Valley funds?
The recent grants point to education, youth services, basic needs, affordable housing, disability access, emergency and disaster recovery, transportation access, and community resource distribution. Examples include $150,000 for high school college and career planning, $50,000 for transitional housing, and $47,815 for wildfire relief.
What is the typical grant size?
Typical awards center on mid-sized grants. The 25th percentile is $9,100, the median is $26,500, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. The recent file also includes larger grants such as $200,000 and $152,000.
Does the foundation accept unsolicited requests?
Yes, several active programs accept unsolicited requests. The Community Resource Center, Emergency Food & Shelter Program, Awesome 3000 T-shirt Design Contest, Bus Pass Program, Salem-Keizer School Fund, and the Community Investment Program are all listed as accepting unsolicited submissions.
Where does the foundation give most often?
All grants in the file go to recipients in Oregon, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Among Oregon places named in the recent grants, Salem appears most frequently, with additional awards in Woodburn, McMinnville, Keizer, Monmouth, Stayton, Jefferson, Sheridan, Aumsville, Wilsonville, and Portland.
Does United Way of the Mid-willamette Valley support only direct service?
No. The record includes direct service grants, capacity-building support, in-kind distribution, and infrastructure-related awards. Examples include $74,000 for Sheridan School District capacity building, goods-in-kind distribution through the Community Resource Center, and $16,000 for energy-efficient upgrades at Liberty House.
