United Way · EIN 42-0861239
United Way of East Central Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
United Way of East Central Iowa is a United Way organization based in Cedar Rapids, IA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.56M in grants paid across 37 grants, with $19.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Waypoint Services for Women Children & Families, St Luke's Health Care Foundation and Four Oaks - Affordable Housing Network 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 United Way of East Central Iowa's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Program funding: partner agencies are required to submit written mid-year and end-of-year reports where they describe their progress towards the outcome goals they committed to upon receipt of funding. agencies report number served, activities and outcomes for the target population (i.e., number who experienced a measured change in condition during the funding period.) agencies also submit financial statements and irs form 990 documents that are reviewed by volunteer teams during each funded period. donor designations support: represents contributions from individual donors that are directed to 501(c)(3) organizations. tax determination letters and anti-terrorism compliance (patriot act) forms are required for all agencies before payout is issued. irs watch list websites are reviewed to verify agency is not involved in or supportive of terrorist activity.
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
Unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions to improve lives.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waypoint Services for Women Children & Families | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $303,217 |
| St Luke's Health Care Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $277,488 |
| Four Oaks - Affordable Housing Network Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $249,921 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | Hiawatha, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $225,929 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $215,531 |
| Foundation 2 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $204,099 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $178,833 |
| Horizons a Family Service Alliance | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $176,187 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $168,171 |
| Young Parents Network Incorporated | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $122,784 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $107,351 |
| Matthew 25 Ministry Hub - Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $107,178 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $105,059 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $91,256 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $90,821 |
| Youthport | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support | $70,560 |
| Kids First Law Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $69,992 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $62,437 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $61,310 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $61,052 |
| Feed Iowa First | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $40,952 |
| Hope Community Development Association Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support | $39,074 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $32,954 |
| Goodwill Industries of the Heartland | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support | $30,181 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support, Donor Designation Support | $22,701 |
The 25 largest of 37 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of East Central Iowa 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 East Central Iowa'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 East Central Iowa give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,555,310 in grants paid (37 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of East Central Iowa funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Waypoint Services for Women Children & Families (IA), $303K, St Luke's Health Care Foundation (IA), $277K, Four Oaks - Affordable Housing Network Inc (IA), $250K, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc (IA), $226K and Area Substance Abuse Council (IA), $216K.