United Way · EIN 23-1352093
United Way of Lancaster County
Lancaster, PA
United Way of Lancaster County is a United Way organization based in Lancaster, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.65M in grants paid across 29 grants, with $7.84M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Lancaster General Health, Donor Designated Pledges and Loft Community Partnership.
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 Lancaster County's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization's representatives monitor the use of grant funds and obtain necessary information from the grantee organizations describing how the funds were spent, what was accomplished and what activities were conducted with respect to grant performance.
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 advance the education, economic mobility, and health of our community by mobilizing resources, people, and organizations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster General Health | Lancaster, PA | Nfp/First Food Grant | $1,488,869 |
| Donor Designated Pledges | — | Designation | $1,452,730 |
| Loft Community Partnership | Millersville, PA | Level Up & Launch, Joint Funding, Kelloggs Summer Hunger | $60,000 |
| Assets | Lancaster, PA | Level Up & Launch, Women United | $60,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Lancaster, PA | Food & Shelter Funding, Level Up & Launch | $58,000 |
| Tenfold | Lancaster, PA | Joint Funding, Food & Shelter Funding | $56,525 |
| Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities | Lancaster, PA | Joint Funding | $50,000 |
| Let's Go 1-2-3 | Paradise, PA | Level Up & Launch | $41,891 |
| Echos | Elizabethtown, PA | Joint Funding, Food & Shelter Funding | $41,750 |
| Columbia Dream Center | Columbia, PA | Joint Funding, Food & Shelter Funding | $40,750 |
| Lodge Life Services | Lancaster, PA | Joint Funding | $34,725 |
| The Factory Ministries | Paradise, PA | Joint Funding, Summer Hunger, Food & Shelter Funding | $31,952 |
| Brightside Opportunities Center | Lancaster, PA | Women United | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Keystone Area | Harrisburg, PA | Women United | $20,000 |
| Crossnet | New Holland, PA | Joint Funding, Summer Hunger, Food & Shelter Funding | $18,500 |
| Bench Mark Program | Lancaster, PA | Level Up & Launch | $17,000 |
| The Mix at Arbor Place | Lancaster, PA | Sye | $15,000 |
| Music for Everyone | Lancaster, PA | Sye | $15,000 |
| Advantage Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Sye | $15,000 |
| Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | Sye | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | Lebanon, PA | Food & Shelter Funding | $14,000 |
| Communications Essentials LLC | Bausman, PA | Llji | $12,500 |
| Valley Youth House | Bethlehem, PA | Joint Funding | $12,025 |
| Parish Resource Center | Lancaster, PA | Food & Shelter Funding | $10,000 |
| Arch Street Center | Lancaster, PA | Food & Shelter Funding | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 29 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County'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 Lancaster County give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,654,562 in grants paid (29 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Lancaster County funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Lancaster General Health (PA), $1.49M, Donor Designated Pledges, $1.45M, Loft Community Partnership (PA), $60K, Assets (PA), $60K and Community Action Partnership (PA), $58K.