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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
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Polk County School Readiness Coalition IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncBartow, FLDonor 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 CountyLakeland, FLDonor 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, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$366,187
Florida Children's Museum IncLakeland, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs$360,874
Central Florida Health Care IncWinter Haven, FLDonor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Donor Designated for Program Costs$318,937
Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncLakeland, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$293,287
The Wilson House IncLakeland, FLProgram Operating Support$275,578
Achievement Academy IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncLakeland, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$223,358
Mulberry Community Service Ctr IncMulberry, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$213,038
Feeding America Tampa Bay IncTampa, FLDonor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Donor Designated for General Support$186,000
Girls Incorporated of Lakeland IncLakeland, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$184,956
Alliance For Independence IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncTampa, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$147,192
One More Child IncLakeland, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Program Operating Cost$140,673
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncLakeland, FLDonor 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 IncLakeland, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Program Operating Cost$116,617
The Freedom Tour IncWinter Haven, FLDonor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief$114,121
Girls Incorporated of Winter HavenWinter Haven, FLDonor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost$113,057
Heartland for Children IncBartow, FLDonor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Donor Designated for General Support$100,024
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind IncTampa, FLDonor 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.