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    United Way of Dane County

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    Madison, WIWebsite6082464350

    About United Way of Dane County

    To unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives.

    Focus Areas

    EducationYouth servicesFinancial security / economic opportunityHealthCommunity resiliency211 information & referralVolunteer engagement

    Who They Fund

    nonprofit organizations (unspecified)

    Funding Style

    general operating supportunrestricted supportdonor-designated fundingprogram operating cost coverage

    About United Way of Dane County

    United Way of Dane County Inc. directs large, recurring support to local organizations in Madison and across Dane County, with several grantees appearing year after year. The most visible pattern in the recent grants is sustained backing for RISE Wisconsin, which received more than $1.2 million in 2025 after similar awards in 2024 and 2023. YWCA of Madison shows the same continuity, with awards in all three years in the recent-grants list. The foundation’s giving is built around community well-being priorities that include education, youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community, and community resiliency. Its recent grants also show support for organizations working on housing, family stability, immigrant-serving services, poverty response, and community support infrastructure. In several cases, the grants are structured as program operating cost support or donor designation for general support, which points to funding that helps organizations keep core services running rather than only financing a single project. United Way of Dane County Inc. also gives through named community programs such as How We Invest, the United Way Foundation, By Youth For Youth, and Micro-Investment Funds, all of which are tied to Dane County.

    What United Way of Dane County Funds

    Education and youth opportunity are central to the foundation’s giving. In that area, The Road Home received $462,277 in 2023, followed by $460,357 in 2024 and $445,289 in 2025, all for program operating cost or donor designation for general support. Centro Hispano of Dane County also appears across multiple years, with $449,208 in 2023, $432,021 in 2024, and $457,513 in 2025. Financial security and basic needs show up in support for Community Action Coalition for South Central WI, which received $301,294 in 2024 and $361,726 in 2025. The Salvation Army of Dane County received $298,832 in 2024. Community support organizations also figure in the portfolio: Urban League of Greater Madison received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, while JustDane received awards in all three years in the recent-grants list.

    How United Way of Dane County Gives

    Typical grants are in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $9,241, median is $21,962, and p75 is $91,747. The recent-grants list shows a strong repeat-recipient pattern, with organizations such as RISE Wisconsin, YWCA of Madison, The Road Home, Centro Hispano of Dane County, Urban League of Greater Madison, and JustDane appearing across multiple years. The funder also uses donor designation for general support and program operating cost support, alongside named community investment programs. United Way of Dane County Inc. accepts unsolicited applications in some active programs, including How We Invest and Community Impact Investment.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $11.4M

    Total Assets

    $21.9M

    Total Revenue

    $20.7M

    Total Expenses

    $22.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $9K and $92K, with a median of $22K.

    25th Percentile

    $9K

    Median

    $22K

    75th Percentile

    $92K

    Geographic Reach

    Local19 states funded

    About 85% of grants go to recipients in WI.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Leadership

    Renee Moe

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    organizational capacity / overhead fundingcore program operationsadministrative and staffing costs

    Where United Way of Dane County Makes Grants

    Giving is overwhelmingly local: 84% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Madison is the main recipient city in the recent-grants list, with multiple grants going to organizations there, including RISE Wisconsin, YWCA of Madison, The Road Home, Centro Hispano of Dane County, Urban League of Greater Madison, and JustDane. Outside Madison, Philadelphia appears through grants to CHC Creating Healthier Communities.

    Frequently Asked Questions About United Way of Dane County

    What kinds of organizations does United Way of Dane County Inc. support?

    The recent grants point to nonprofit organizations working in education, youth services, financial security and economic opportunity, health, community resiliency, 211 information and referral, and volunteer engagement. The funder also supports core operations and general support rather than only project-specific work.

    Does United Way of Dane County Inc. fund mostly local recipients?

    Yes. The geographic scope of giving is local, 84% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution is centered in the five-figure range: p25 is $9,241, median is $21,962, and p75 is $91,747.

    Are there active programs that accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. How We Invest accepts unsolicited applications, and Community Impact Investment for the 2025-2026 cycle also accepts applications. Youth Opportunity and By Youth For Youth are listed as active funding-related programs as well.

    Do recipients appear in multiple years?

    Yes. Several organizations recur across the recent-grants list, including RISE Wisconsin, YWCA of Madison, The Road Home, Centro Hispano of Dane County, Urban League of Greater Madison, and JustDane, each appearing in more than one year.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Dane County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Community Impact Investment (2025-2026 investment cycle)

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    Who can apply: Organizations whose work aligns with United Way of Dane County's Plan for Community Well-Being and community goals; open, competitive application process.

    Deadline: Next application period expected to open Spring 2027

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    RISE WisconsinMadison, WI$1,203,6752025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    YWCA of MadisonMadison, WI$846,4222025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    United Way of Dane County FoundationMadison, WI$521,4912025Donor Designation for General Support
    CHC Creating Healthier CommunitiesPhiladelphia, PA$467,9022025Donor Designation for General Support
    Centro Hispano of Dane County
    Madison, WI
    $457,513
    2025
    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    The Road HomeMadison, WI$445,2892025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Urban League of Greater MadisonMadison, WI$382,4692025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Community Action Coalition for South Central WIMadison, WI$361,7262025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    JustDaneMadison, WI$326,5332025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Community Shares of WisconsinMadison, WI$308,9032025Donor Designation for General Support
    Journey Mental Health CenterMadison, WI$229,5802025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Catholic Charities Diocese of MadisonMadison, WI$222,5662025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Rainbow ProjectMadison, WI$218,6802025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WIMadison, WI$209,1092025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Access Community Health CentersMadison, WI$208,4272025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Literacy NetworkMadison, WI$203,3442025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    The Salvation Army of Dane CountyMadison, WI$200,7812025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Goodman Community CenterMadison, WI$199,9612025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane CountyMadison, WI$182,3802025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    WayForward ResourcesMiddleton, WI$180,8552025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Children's Service Society of WisconsinMadison, WI$179,1132025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    The Playing FieldMadison, WI$162,1542025Program Operating Cost
    American Heart AssociationMadison, WI$154,1872025Donor Designation for General Support
    PorchlightMadison, WI$144,2792025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    The Hmong InstituteMadison, WI$142,3352025Program Operating Cost
    Foundation for Black Women's WellnessMadison, WI$131,7312025Program Operating Cost
    Boys & Girls Club of Dane CountyMadison, WI$126,0632025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    EarthShareWashington, DC$125,1182025Donor Designation for General Support
    Urban TriageMadison, WI$103,8192025Program Operating Cost
    Latino Academy of Workforce DevelopmentMadison, WI$102,7272025Program Operating Cost
    Stoughton Area Resource TeamStoughton, WI$101,7102025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Dane County Humane SocietyMadison, WI$93,2912025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Sunshine PlaceSun Prairie, WI$92,4242025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Hunger Relief Fund WisconsinMilwaukee, WI$89,2652025Donor Designation for General Support
    America's Best CharitiesLarkspur, CA$88,3172025Donor Designation for General Support
    East Madison Community CenterMadison, WI$80,5872025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Briarpatch Youth Services IncMadison, WI$79,9702025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Global ImpactAtlanta, GA$77,5022025Donor Designation for General Support
    United Way of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA$75,4732025Donor Designation for General Support
    Madison Metropolitan School DistrictMadison, WI$73,8522025Program Operating Cost
    Operation Fresh StartMadison, WI$61,7492025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Habitat for Humanity of Dane CountyMadison, WI$60,7082025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    NewBridge MadisonMadison, WI$60,6642025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Reach DaneMadison, WI$58,8242025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Dane County Human ServicesMadison, WI$51,8342025Program Operating Cost
    Access to Community ServicesMadison, WI$48,9702025Donor Designation for General Support
    Agrace HospiceCareFitchburg, WI$44,1772025Donor Designation for General Support
    Lussier Community Education CenterMadison, WI$43,5362025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Simpson Street Free PressMonona, WI$41,6972025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support
    Center for Community StewardshipMadison, WI$40,4672025Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    RISE Wisconsin

    $1,203,675
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    YWCA of Madison

    $846,422
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    United Way of Dane County Foundation

    $521,491
    Madison, WI2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    CHC Creating Healthier Communities

    $467,902
    Philadelphia, PA2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Centro Hispano of Dane County

    $457,513
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    The Road Home

    $445,289
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Urban League of Greater Madison

    $382,469
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Community Action Coalition for South Central WI

    $361,726
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    JustDane

    $326,533
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Community Shares of Wisconsin

    $308,903
    Madison, WI2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Journey Mental Health Center

    $229,580
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison

    $222,566
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Rainbow Project

    $218,680
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WI

    $209,109
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Access Community Health Centers

    $208,427
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Literacy Network

    $203,344
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    The Salvation Army of Dane County

    $200,781
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Goodman Community Center

    $199,961
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

    $182,380
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    WayForward Resources

    $180,855
    Middleton, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Children's Service Society of Wisconsin

    $179,113
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    The Playing Field

    $162,154
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    American Heart Association

    $154,187
    Madison, WI2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Porchlight

    $144,279
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    The Hmong Institute

    $142,335
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    Foundation for Black Women's Wellness

    $131,731
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    Boys & Girls Club of Dane County

    $126,063
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    EarthShare

    $125,118
    Washington, DC2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Urban Triage

    $103,819
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    Latino Academy of Workforce Development

    $102,727
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    Stoughton Area Resource Team

    $101,710
    Stoughton, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Dane County Humane Society

    $93,291
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Sunshine Place

    $92,424
    Sun Prairie, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Hunger Relief Fund Wisconsin

    $89,265
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    America's Best Charities

    $88,317
    Larkspur, CA2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    East Madison Community Center

    $80,587
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Briarpatch Youth Services Inc

    $79,970
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Global Impact

    $77,502
    Atlanta, GA2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    United Way of San Diego County

    $75,473
    San Diego, CA2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Madison Metropolitan School District

    $73,852
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    Operation Fresh Start

    $61,749
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Habitat for Humanity of Dane County

    $60,708
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    NewBridge Madison

    $60,664
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Reach Dane

    $58,824
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Dane County Human Services

    $51,834
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost

    Access to Community Services

    $48,970
    Madison, WI2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Agrace HospiceCare

    $44,177
    Fitchburg, WI2025

    Donor Designation for General Support

    Lussier Community Education Center

    $43,536
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Simpson Street Free Press

    $41,697
    Monona, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support

    Center for Community Stewardship

    $40,467
    Madison, WI2025

    Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support