United Way · EIN 61-0444680
Metro United Way Inc
Louisville, KY
Metro United Way Inc is a United Way organization based in Louisville, KY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.41M in grants paid across 187 grants, with $46.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Youth Advocates and Play Cousins Inc.
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 Metro United Way Inc's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Agencies are awarded grants to support specific programs or to accomplish specific objectives. Agencies are subjected to a program review of their finances and their track record in achieving their exempt purposes. Most agencies are also required to submit an annual or end of year grant report detailing the specific accomplishments of their supported program or initiative.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Metro United Way's mission is to improve lives and our community by engaging people to give, advocate and volunteer.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | Once Upon an Orchestra Program - Harshaw | $1,000,000 |
| Kentucky Youth Advocates | Louisville, KY | Youth case advocacy | $575,000 |
| Play Cousins Inc | Louisville, KY | Early childhood developmental screening | $327,793 |
| The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana | New Albany, IN | Housing pilot partnership | $162,427 |
| Goodwill Industries of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | Youth Success RFP | $158,104 |
| Jefferson County Public School Early Childhood | Louisville, KY | United Community - JCPS Pilot Program | $104,500 |
| South Louisville Community Ministries | Louisville, KY | Emergency assistance and counseling and family resilience | $100,000 |
| Apprisen | Louisville, KY | Financial Coaching Subgrant March | $91,389 |
| Family Scholar House Inc | Louisville, KY | Support for single parents | $87,500 |
| Louisville Urban League Inc | Louisville, KY | Financial independence and youth services | $87,427 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | Childcare programs | $80,827 |
| Americana World Community Center | Louisville, KY | After school programming and family education | $80,000 |
| Amped | Louisville, KY | To support youth programming | $72,500 |
| Shelby County Public Schools | Shelbyville, KY | Early education programs | $70,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana | Louisville, KY | Youth mentoring | $60,000 |
| Kentucky Refugee Ministries | Louisville, KY | Emergency assistance | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana | Louisville, KY | Youth services | $55,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | Louisville, KY | Family counseling | $50,000 |
| Louisville Asset Bldg Coalition | Louisville, KY | Financial education and tax services | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Louisville, KY | Emergency assistance | $50,000 |
| Asili Inc | Louisville, KY | Youth Success Supplemental Funding | $46,800 |
| Neighborhood House | Louisville, KY | Youth development | $45,000 |
| Turnaround Resource Center | Lebanon Junction, KY | Help lift up and encourage persons self worth and life skill successes | $45,000 |
| Hope Southern Indiana | New Albany, IN | Retired and senior volunteer program | $42,542 |
| Backside Learning Center | Louisville, KY | Family education programming | $40,000 |
The 25 largest of 187 grants listed on the return. 63 grants to individuals ($189K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Metro United Way Inc 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 Metro United Way Inc's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Metro United Way Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,407,472 in grants paid (187 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Metro United Way Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Louisville Orchestra (KY), $1M, Kentucky Youth Advocates (KY), $575K, Play Cousins Inc (KY), $328K, The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana (IN), $162K and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky (KY), $158K.