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    WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    DENVER, COEIN 311738614

    Annual Giving

    $3.9M-10% YoY

    Grants

    21

    Median Grant

    $125K

    Organizations Funded

    51

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    believes that enabling young people to access and compete within the global economy will lead to higher economic growth; create a world where aspiring individuals have equitable access to quality education, career pathways, and a chance to transform their lives for the better

    Focus Areas

    workforce developmenteducationrefugee and immigrant employmentinternational education and scholarshipsentrepreneurship and incubatorsyouth and children's servicesdisaster relief

    Grant Types

    matching grantsscholarships

    Funded Initiatives

    Prosperity Beyond Borders multi-year initiative to drive $500 million in aggregate wage gains; Global Scholars Program with over 500 scholarships funded; Fellowship Program supporting 135+ entrepreneurs; Project Finish Line supporting BIPOC students at HBCUs

    How to Apply

    Invitation-only grant process for organizations that fit their Prosperity Beyond Borders focus. Grantees should be forward-looking, innovative, able to provide evidence of feasibility and positioned to have a lasting impact.

    Does Not Fund

    Invitation-only process; does not accept unsolicited grant applications

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-10%

    $3.9M

    Grants

    21

    Median

    $125K

    States

    8

    2023-9%

    $4.3M

    Grants

    332

    Median

    $249

    States

    37

    2022

    $4.7M

    Grants

    477

    Median

    $200

    States

    41

    Grant Size Distribution

    $125K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $50K

    Smallest

    $100K

    25th Pctile

    $200K

    75th Pctile

    $500K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $100K and $200K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $500K

    2024

    ASPEN INSTITUTE

    DC · WORKFORCE / EDUCATION

    $400K

    2024

    IIE WU GLOBAL SCHOLARS

    NY · WORKFORCE/ EDUCATION

    $400K

    2024

    WATSON

    CO · WORKFORCE/EDUCATION

    $316K

    2024

    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT WORLDWIDE

    MA · WORKFORCE/ EDUCATION

    $300K

    2024

    NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW AMERIC

    IL · WORKFORCE/ EDUCATION

    Geographic Focus

    CO
    $775K5 grants
    DC
    $680K3 grants
    NY
    $584K3 grants
    IL
    $500K2 grants
    CA
    $400K3 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $1.9M
    $3.9M(199.7%)
    2023
    $5.5M
    $4.3M(78.1%)
    2022
    $2.9M
    $4.7M(161.5%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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