United Way · EIN 59-1005169
The United Way of Lee County Inc
Fort Myers, FL
The United Way of Lee County Inc is a United Way organization based in Fort Myers, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $21.7M in grants paid across 11,773 grants, with $14.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva and United Way School Resource Center (SRC).
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 The United Way of Lee County Inc's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Extensive application and review process for amounts and programs submitted. Each is reviewed by allocations department and independent volunteer allocation team and Board approved.
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
We are the United Way agency for Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $1,534,707 |
| FISH of Sanibel-Captiva | Sanibel, FL | Allocation for General Support | $1,002,463 |
| United Way School Resource Center (SRC) | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $865,570 |
| United Way CPS General | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $796,219 |
| Multi Agency Warehouse | Tallahassee, FL | Allocation for General Support | $660,832 |
| Lee County Housing Development | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $643,098 |
| Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT) | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $617,305 |
| United Way | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $610,837 |
| Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glades The | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $570,323 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, TN | Allocation for General Support | $452,756 |
| United Way CPS Franklin Park | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $446,435 |
| United Way CPS Fort Myers Middle School (FMMS) | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $419,158 |
| Community Cooperative | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $408,621 |
| Children's Network of SWFL | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $370,591 |
| SalusCare | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $363,392 |
| The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church | Lakeland, FL | Allocation for General Support | $362,554 |
| Lee County Legal Aid Society | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $350,503 |
| Healthy Start of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $335,396 |
| Larc | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $327,063 |
| Fort Myers Track Club | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $323,136 |
| United Way CPS Colonial Elementary | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $317,704 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $293,177 |
| Quality Life Center | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $288,277 |
| Child | Fort Myers, FL | Allocation for General Support | $264,721 |
| The Sky Family YMCA FM and Bonita | Venice, FL | Allocation for General Support | $259,902 |
The 25 largest of 11,773 grants listed on the return. 11,627 grants to individuals ($501K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The United Way of Lee County 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 The United Way of Lee County Inc's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The United Way of Lee County Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $21,725,979 in grants paid (11,773 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The United Way of Lee County Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners (FL), $1.53M, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva (FL), $1M, United Way School Resource Center (SRC) (FL), $866K, United Way CPS General (FL), $796K and Multi Agency Warehouse (FL), $661K.