United Way · EIN 41-1973442
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Minneapolis, MN
Greater Twin Cities United Way is a United Way organization based in Minneapolis, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $22.4M in grants paid across 228 grants, with $136M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Mental Health Resources, Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc and Pillsbury United Communities.
How to request funding
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check Greater Twin Cities United Way's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
United way runs a rigorous and fair grant-making process that is overseen and implemented by united way staff. most grant-making processes are open and competitive while others are invite-only based on community input and data. non-profits must provide annual reports on impact and must be in compliance with agreed upon terms and conditions of funding agreements. the united way board of directors and its community impact committee approves the grant making strategy.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Our mission is to unite changemakers, advocate for social good and develop solutions to address the challenges no one can solve alone.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Resources | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $1,225,000 |
| Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $675,184 |
| Pillsbury United Communities | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $533,269 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $430,116 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $427,599 |
| Youthlink | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $277,857 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $273,586 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $270,139 |
| Merrick Community Services | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $258,001 |
| Avivo | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $256,571 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $215,153 |
| Scott-Carver-Dakota Cap Agency Inc | Shakopee, MN | Program Costs | $208,402 |
| International Institute of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $206,289 |
| American Indian Oic Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $184,172 |
| The Link | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $182,569 |
| Wellshare International | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $167,062 |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $165,637 |
| Division of Indian Work | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $162,551 |
| Karen Organization of Mn | Roseville, MN | Program Costs | $157,971 |
| Capi USA | Brooklyn Center, MN | Program Costs | $156,729 |
| YWCA of St Paul | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $149,943 |
| Al-Maa'uun | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $144,744 |
| Model Cities of St Paul Inc | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $144,707 |
| Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | Program Costs | $142,707 |
| Isuroon | Minneapolis, MN | Program Costs | $138,051 |
The 25 largest of 228 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Greater Twin Cities United Way accept grant applications?
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check Greater Twin Cities United Way's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Greater Twin Cities United Way give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $22,436,720 in grants paid (228 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Twin Cities United Way funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Mental Health Resources (MN), $1.23M, Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc (MN), $675K, Pillsbury United Communities (MN), $533K, YWCA of Minneapolis (MN), $430K and Project for Pride in Living Inc (MN), $428K.