United Way · EIN 53-0234290
United Way of the National Capital Area
Vienna, VA
United Way of the National Capital Area is a United Way organization based in Vienna, VA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.5M in grants paid across 210 grants, with $48.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Capital Area Food Bank, So Others Might Eat (some) and Britepaths 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 the National Capital Area's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for a grant. in addition, they must submit one or more interim and a final report detailing the use of grant funds and outcomes. prior to processing interim or final grant payments, all reports are reviewed to ensure program requirements have been met.
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
Committed to improved health, education and opportunity of every person in our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $515,285 |
| So Others Might Eat (some) | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $329,072 |
| Britepaths Inc | Fairfax, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $295,423 |
| Prince George's Community College Foundation | Largo, MD | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $272,500 |
| Greater Washington Urban League | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $200,000 |
| Skillsource Group | Vienna, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $196,650 |
| Latin American Youth Center | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $185,014 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington Dc | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $176,531 |
| Latino Econimic Development | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $150,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $127,500 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Arlington, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $119,565 |
| Mt Sinai Baptist Church | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $118,500 |
| Manna Food Center Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $118,470 |
| United Community | Alexandria, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $111,984 |
| Communities in Schools Northern Virginia | Alexandria, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $109,087 |
| Loudoun Education Foundation | Ashburn, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $108,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $103,358 |
| Martha's Table Inc | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $102,520 |
| Zion Church | Greenbelt, MD | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $100,250 |
| Dc Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $98,090 |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $96,780 |
| Everymind Inc | Rockville, MD | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington | Washington, DC | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $74,858 |
| Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $68,797 |
| Kingdom Fellowship Ame Church | Calverton, MD | Designated and/Or Granted in Support of Agency Programs | $59,250 |
The 25 largest of 210 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does United Way of the National Capital Area 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 the National Capital Area'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 the National Capital Area give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,537,600 in grants paid (210 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of the National Capital Area funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Capital Area Food Bank (DC), $515K, So Others Might Eat (some) (DC), $329K, Britepaths Inc (VA), $295K, Prince George's Community College Foundation (MD), $273K and Greater Washington Urban League (DC), $200K.