United Way · EIN 39-0817532
United Way of Dane County Inc
Madison, WI
United Way of Dane County Inc is a United Way organization based in Madison, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.5M in grants paid across 132 grants, with $21.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to RISE Wisconsin, YWCA of Madison and United Way of Dane County Foundation.
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 Dane County Inc's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
United Way of Dane County, Inc. has a formal and multi-level process of grant monitoring. United Way of Dane County, Inc. requires funded programs to submit reports twice annually. United Way of Dane County, Inc. staff works with teams of community leaders (more than 150 people, organized by expertise and area of focus) to monitor these reports. These teams set and monitor program outcomes and budget for each grant as well as overall agency financial stability, governance and executive leadership. Larger grants receive more regular monitoring, including site visits.
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
United Way of Dane County mobilizes the caring power of our community so all can thrive. From advancing health and education to strengthening livelihoods and local resilience, we connect people to possibilities. Imagine a future where families are healthy and strong and where all children can learn and succeed - this is the future we are committed to creating through our Plan for Community Well-Being, a plan built with our community, for our community. Our Plan for Community Well-Being outlines how we establish and lead collective impact to advance family well-being in Dane County. We invest i
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RISE Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $1,203,675 |
| YWCA of Madison | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $846,422 |
| United Way of Dane County Foundation | Madison, WI | Donor Designation for General Support | $521,491 |
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities | Philadelphia, PA | Donor Designation for General Support | $467,902 |
| Centro Hispano of Dane County | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $457,513 |
| The Road Home | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $445,289 |
| Urban League of Greater Madison | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $382,469 |
| Community Action Coalition for South Central WI | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $361,726 |
| JustDane | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $326,533 |
| Community Shares of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Donor Designation for General Support | $308,903 |
| Journey Mental Health Center | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $229,580 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $222,566 |
| Rainbow Project | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $218,680 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WI | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $209,109 |
| Access Community Health Centers | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $208,427 |
| Literacy Network | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $203,344 |
| The Salvation Army of Dane County | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $200,781 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $199,961 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $182,380 |
| WayForward Resources | Middleton, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $180,855 |
| Children's Service Society of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $179,113 |
| The Playing Field | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost | $162,154 |
| American Heart Association | Madison, WI | Donor Designation for General Support | $154,187 |
| Porchlight | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost/Donor Designation for General Support | $144,279 |
| The Hmong Institute | Madison, WI | Program Operating Cost | $142,335 |
The 25 largest of 132 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Wisconsin$10.3M · 111 grants
- Pennsylvania$468K · 1 grant
- California$197K · 3 grants
- District of Columbia$134K · 2 grants
- Georgia$77.5K · 1 grant
- Virginia$58.4K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$54K · 4 grants
- Arizona$51K · 2 grants
- Maryland$21.6K · 1 grant
- Washington$21.1K · 1 grant
- Illinois$13.3K · 2 grants
- Minnesota$10.3K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does United Way of Dane 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 United Way of Dane 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 United Way of Dane County Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,506,328 in grants paid (132 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Dane County Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to RISE Wisconsin (WI), $1.2M, YWCA of Madison (WI), $846K, United Way of Dane County Foundation (WI), $521K, CHC Creating Healthier Communities (PA), $468K and Centro Hispano of Dane County (WI), $458K.