The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania (EIN 25-1043578) improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community to help residents in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties. The site describes its mission, impact investments, partner agencies, volunteer and giving programs, and recent news updates.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established human-service or community nonprofits operating in Southwestern Pennsylvania (or partnering with local United Way programs), especially organizations that serve vulnerable populations and can participate as partner agencies or accept donor-designated support.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program delivery in Allegheny/Armstrong/Butler/Fayette/Westmoreland counties or broader PA communities.
- • Established service history and capacity to manage mid-sized grants (typical awards range from low five-figures up to several hundred thousand).
- • Alignment with United Way priorities (human services, food security, youth development, domestic violence support, veterans, etc.).
- • Existing partnership or prior relationship with United Way networks or local referral systems.
Geography
Grants touch organizations in a large number of states (34 distinct states observed), but financial volume is strongly concentrated in Pennsylvania, with about 85% of dollars staying in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly 400 distinct recipients and hundreds of grants (437), with low top-recipient shares (about 3% for the largest and ~11% for the top five), indicating a broad and diverse recipient portfolio.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of steady turnover exists (35 new recipients in the latest year) but most grantees are repeat partners (around 361 returning recipients), and no formal public grant guidelines were identified in filings; this suggests new entrants can access funding but selection is relationship- and partnership-oriented.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
