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Louis Opens a New Safety Net Funding Cycle for 2027-2029 _Nonprofits across Missouri and Illinois eligible to apply_ The United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is now accepting applications for its 2027-2029 Safety Net Funding cycle and invites all eligible agencies— within its 16-county region across Missouri and Illinois, including those not currently receiving United Way funding—to apply.
United Way equips 160 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources to support measurable impact across its five impact areas. Organizations selected for the 2027-2029 cycle will receive a three-year contract and become part of the UWGSL member agency network. Applications must be submitted via the online grant portal by April 17, 2026.
United Way’s Safety Net is a collaborative network of agencies that deliver an array of essential direct services to address the region’s most pressing needs, helping families and individuals remain and work toward stability.
Safety Net agencies provide direct services that address basic, urgent needs – such as access to food and housing— as well as supports that help move individuals and families toward stability, including education, health and well-being, workforce access, and financial mobility.
“Our Safety Net agencies are at the heart of how we help people stabilize, recover, and build a path forward,” said Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “This funding cycle is an opportunity for organizations across our region to join a strong network of agencies working together to ensure individuals and families have access to the essential supports they need to achieve self-sufficiency and thrive.
” **Eligibility Requirements** Any applicant not currently funded as a 2024-2026 Safety Net Member Agency is considered a new applicant. To qualify for United Way funding, organizations must meet the following minimum requirements: * Must provide direct services to individuals living in at least one of the 16 counties within United Way’s geographic footprint.
* The organization and specified program(s) must be operational for at least two years prior to submission on April 17, 2026. * Must be a nonprofit operating with a current federal 501(c)(3) tax determination. * Must be in good standing with the state of Missouri and Illinois, and provide a certificate of good standing dated on or after October 17, 2025 * Must have required financial documentation listed on the application.
New applicants are invited to learn more about the cycle by attending one of two virtual informational sessions either on March 24 th from 2:00-4:00 pm or March 26 th from 10:00 am –12:00 pm. For full eligibility criteria, instructions on how to apply, or register for on of the informational meeting sessions, please visit helpingpeople. org/agency-hq/.
About United Way of Greater St. Louis United Way of Greater St. Louis unites people, resources, and funding to help build strong and equitable communities across a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois.
United Way’s impact on the community includes equipping over 160 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources, operating the largest Volunteer Center in the region, and connecting local neighbors to providers of services through its 211 Referral Line. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www. HelpingPeople.
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%20Louis%20Opens%20a%20New%20Safety%20Net%20Funding%20Cycle%20for%202027-2029) Previous Post Creating Unlimited Opportunities for Our Local YouthNext Post United Way March 2026 Newsletter United Way of Greater St. Louis mobilizes the community with one goal in mind - helping people live their best possible lives. [](https://www.
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youtube. com/channel/UCvvC4vvawfpkKG613CaW_ow) Frequently Asked Questions The **United Way Life® program** offers a meaningful way to support United Way of Greater St. Louis.
Your contributions to the premium payments are tax-deductible, with payments capped at five years. This program allows you to make a lasting impact in our communities while benefiting from immediate tax advantages. * Charitable Tax Deduction: Receive a tax deduction for contributions toward premium payments.
* Ongoing Deductions: If United Way keeps the policy until maturity, you may qualify for additional deductions by continuing to fund the premiums. * Immediate Community Impact: If United Way cashes in the policy, you’ll witness the direct benefits of your support in action. * Future Community Support: If retained to maturity or if you name United Way of Greater St.
Louis the beneficiary, the policy’s proceeds will be used to further United Way’s mission to improve lives in our communities. A Cy Pres award allows unclaimed or leftover funds from a class action settlement or legal judgment to be distributed to a nonprofit organization that serves an important public purpose or whose mission aligns with the original lawsuit.
This ensures that the funds are used to support causes that benefit a broader community or advance a related cause. To learn more about Cy Pres Awards, click here. Charitable Remainder Trust A **charitable remainder trust (CRT)**is an irrevocable trust that generates a potential income stream for you, as the donor to the CRT, or other beneficiaries, with the remainder of the donated assets going to your favorite charity or charities.
A**charitable lead trust (CLT)**is a gift of cash or other property to an irrevocable trust where United Way of Greater St. Louis receives an income stream from the trust for a term of years. After the income stream period ends, the remainder assets are distributed to the non-charitable beneficiaries.
Charitable Gift Annuities A**charitable gift annuity (CGA)**is a contract under which United Way of Greater St. Louis, in return for an irrevocable transfer of cash or other property, agrees to pay the annuitant(s) a lifetime income. The maximum number of annuitants is two, and payments can be made to them jointly or successively.
* There are several tax advantages, including tax credits for charitable donations, which results in a lower income tax the year the donation was made. * Portions of each gift annuity payment are tax-free because they are considered a return on the original principal. * Annuities offer reliable, fixed income until a donor’s death.
Your greatest gift is your legacy. There are many ways to make a charitable bequest. In fact, a bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make.
When you create or update your will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance, you can name United Way as your beneficiary or contingent beneficiary. **Legal Name: United Way of Greater St. Louis** **Address:**_910 N.
11_ _th_ _St. St. Louis, MO 63101_ **Federal Tax ID Number:**43-0714167 If you need assistance with will planning, United Way of Greater St.
Louis partners with FreeWill, a free online tool that guides you through the process of creating a will in just 20 minutes. Begin your legacy using FreeWill today. Qualified Charitable Distributions Starting at age 73 the IRS mandates IRA owners to take annual income withdrawals, known as Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).
Failure to take these withdrawals could subject IRA owners to stiff penalties. Rather than being forced to take a distribution that can raise your taxable income, many donors use their RMDs to make a Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD). A QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income and may reduce the impact to certain tax credits and deductions, including Social Security and Medicare.
Also, QCDs don’t require that you itemize on your taxes. There are certain requirements that must be met to use your RMD as a QCD, including: * You must be 70 ½ or older to be eligible to make a QCD. * At age 73 you are required to take a distribution from your retirement accounts.
* QCDs are limited to the amount that would otherwise be taxed as ordinary income. This excludes non-deductible contributions. * The maximum annual amount that can qualify for a QCD is $108,000 for individuals and $216,000 for married couples.
* For a QCD to count towards your current year’s RMD, the funds must come out of your IRA by your RMD deadline, generally December 31. **Donating stock**can help you avoid capital gains tax and complement your annual gift. To proceed, provide your broker with written authorization, including the stock name, number of shares, and that the donation is for United Way of Greater St.
Louis. Learn more about donating stock here. Donating to United Way of Greater St.
Louis through your **donor advised fund****(DAF)** offers a convenient and flexible way to give when the time is right for you. Click here to learn more about DAFs. **Tax credits** allow Missouri taxpayers to direct their state tax dollars to United Way of Greater St.
Louis. To inquire about tax credit availability, email philanthropy@unitedwaystl. org.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals and families in need of emergency assistance and essential resources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Safety Net Fund is funded by United Way of Southwest Louisiana. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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