United Way · EIN 01-6004404
United Way of Kennebec Valley
Augusta, ME
United Way of Kennebec Valley is a United Way organization based in Augusta, ME. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $889K in grants paid across 35 grants, with $3.57M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Family Violence Project, Mainegeneral and Bread of Life Ministries.
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 Kennebec Valley's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
An independent community investment process committee is responsible for reviewing all applications and recommending amounts of grant awards based on objective criteria. the original application requesting funds is programs-based and requires the applicant to estimate the number of individuals served and the communities benefiting from the funds. any future request for funds requires a summary of the results of the past funding and similar statistics need to be provided to help the community investment process committee analyze the benefits of the program.
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 kennebec valley unites people and resources to improve lives in our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Violence Project | Augusta, ME | Violence Prevention | $51,863 |
| Mainegeneral | Augusta, ME | Health & Wellness | $45,144 |
| Bread of Life Ministries | Augusta, ME | Soup Kitchen/Shelter | $44,479 |
| Alfond Youth & Comm Center | Waterville, ME | Youth & Family Prog | $44,308 |
| Spectrum Generations | Augusta, ME | Meals on Wheels | $44,191 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis & Support | Winthrop, ME | Children's Advocacy | $40,210 |
| 211 Maine | South Portland, ME | State Info Hotline | $38,010 |
| Kennebec Behavioral Health | Augusta, ME | Ment Health/Homeless | $37,841 |
| Children's Center | Augusta, ME | Youth Intervention | $37,041 |
| Kv Community Action Program | Augusta, ME | Youth/Trans/Housing | $35,654 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | Prog Scholarships | $31,396 |
| Southern Kennebec Child Development | Farmingdale, ME | Child Development | $30,368 |
| State YMCA of Maine | Winthrop, ME | Youth & Teen Svs | $28,500 |
| Kennebec Valley YMCA | Augusta, ME | Youth & Teen Program | $27,889 |
| Vassalboro Mthly Meeting of Friends | Vassalboro, ME | Fresh Start | $27,578 |
| Goodwill Industries | Augusta, ME | Employment Svs | $24,000 |
| Motivational Services | Augusta, ME | Beh Health Wellness | $23,519 |
| Rural Community Action Ministry | Leeds, ME | Homeless & Hunger | $23,338 |
| Crisis & Counseling Centers Inc | Augusta, ME | Mental Health | $22,486 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | Food Bank Services | $21,741 |
| Msad 11 | Gardiner, ME | Student Ment Health | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Me | Augusta, ME | 1-to-1 Mentors | $18,546 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec | Augusta, ME | Community Literacy | $17,860 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church | Augusta, ME | Resource Connect | $17,450 |
| Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Svs | Waterville, ME | Emergency Shelter | $17,372 |
The 25 largest of 35 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of Kennebec Valley 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 Kennebec Valley'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 Kennebec Valley give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $888,661 in grants paid (35 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Kennebec Valley funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Family Violence Project (ME), $51.9K, Mainegeneral (ME), $45.1K, Bread of Life Ministries (ME), $44.5K, Alfond Youth & Comm Center (ME), $44.3K and Spectrum Generations (ME), $44.2K.