United Way · EIN 59-2116280
United Way of Central Florida Inc
Highland City, FL
United Way of Central Florida Inc is a United Way organization based in Highland City, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.11M in grants paid across 889 grants, with $40.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc, Peace River Center for Personal Development Inc and Boys & Girls Club Of Polk County.
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 United Way of Central Florida Inc's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
General operating cost: An unrestricted grant made to an agency in support of its general operating costs Program operating cost: A restricted grant made to an agency in support of the costs associated with a specific program that it operates Donor designated for general support: An unrestricted grant made to an agency at the direction of the donor (s) in support of its general operating costs Donor designated for program costs: An unrestricted grant made to an agency at the direction of the donor (s) in support of the costs associated with a specific program that it operates Donor designated for disaster/emergency relief: An unrestricted grant made to an agency at the direction of the donor (s) in support of the costs associated with providing disaster/emergency relief efforts to victims Donor designated, 3rd party processed, for general support: An unrestricted grant made to an agency, at the direction of the donor(s), collected and paid directly to the agency by a 3rd party, in support of its general operating costs Member agencies of the United Way of Central FL submit an annual application to the Community Impact department for review. This application proves ongoing eligibility of the agency and its programs. For non-member agencies of the United Way of Central FL, an application packet is mailed and eligibility for that agency to receive designated funds is determined. Non-member applications are good for three years. Each year more than 100 volunteers on 16 teams visi
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
To inspire our community to give, advocate and volunteer by identifying needs and mobilizing vetted resources to create positive local change. To unite our community and empower everyone to achieve their full potential.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $824,345 |
| Peace River Center for Personal Development Inc | Bartow, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $689,990 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Polk County | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $634,862 |
| Salvation Army Serving Western Polk (Lakeland) | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $366,187 |
| Florida Children's Museum Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs | $360,874 |
| Central Florida Health Care Inc | Winter Haven, FL | Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Donor Designated for Program Costs | $318,937 |
| Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $299,897 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $293,287 |
| The Wilson House Inc | Lakeland, FL | Program Operating Support | $275,578 |
| Achievement Academy Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $230,184 |
| Learning Resource Center of Polk County Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $223,358 |
| Mulberry Community Service Ctr Inc | Mulberry, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $213,038 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Donor Designated for General Support | $186,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Lakeland Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $184,956 |
| Alliance For Independence Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $169,890 |
| Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $158,890 |
| Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Inc | Tampa, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $147,192 |
| One More Child Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Program Operating Cost | $140,673 |
| Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $139,552 |
| Volunteers in Service to the Elderly Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $129,244 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Tampa Bay Inc | Lakeland, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Program Operating Cost | $116,617 |
| The Freedom Tour Inc | Winter Haven, FL | Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief | $114,121 |
| Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven | Winter Haven, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $113,057 |
| Heartland for Children Inc | Bartow, FL | Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Donor Designated for General Support | $100,024 |
| Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind Inc | Tampa, FL | Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $99,224 |
The 25 largest of 889 grants listed on the return. 824 grants to individuals ($931K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of Central Florida 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 United Way of Central Florida Inc's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does United Way of Central Florida Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,110,563 in grants paid (889 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Central Florida Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Polk County School Readiness Coalition Inc (FL), $824K, Peace River Center for Personal Development Inc (FL), $690K, Boys & Girls Club Of Polk County (FL), $635K, Salvation Army Serving Western Polk (Lakeland) (FL), $366K and Florida Children's Museum Inc (FL), $361K.