Valley of the Sun United Way

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

First things first quality first scholarships: early care and education programs enrolled in quality first may be eligible to offer scholarships, which provide eligible low-income families with children birth to age 5 access to high-quality, culturally responsive early care and education. valley of the sun united way (vsuw) monitors the use of grants in several ways. agencies must provide to vsuw projected and actual financial information, client beneficiary data and service statistics including specified periodic outcome measurement data in vsuw's required format for all vsuw-funded programs upon request. in some situations, providing outcome data will include cooperation and collaboration with an outside evaluator appointed by vsuw. on-going funding levels may be impacted by the program(s) ability to demonstrate appropriate outcome achievement. vsuw ensures all agencies receiving funds are in compliance with the u.s. patriot act. valley of the sun united way processes a variety of donor designations. funds are directed to the organizations as requested by the donor after verifying they are legitimate 501(c)(3) organizations. in fiscal year 2025, vsuw directed these funds to more than 750 agencies. valley of the sun united way does not have discretion to award these designations, but must follow the request of the donor. if the designee does not qualify under the 501(c)(3) requirements the donor is contacted to redirect the donation.