Grants paid by United Way of Merced County Inc
EIN 94-2633265 · Merced, CA · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE T70Z
United Way of Merced County Inc of Merced, CA (EIN 94-2633265) reported 55 grants paid totaling $402,248 to 44 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$402,248
55 grants
Recipients
44
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 | $60,000 | — |
| 2020 | 10 | $62,000 | — |
| 2021 | 17 | $127,500 | — |
| 2023 | 4 | $32,500 | — |
| 2024 | 4 | $0 | — |
| 2025 | 6 | $120,248 | — |
Top recipients
The 44 recipients receiving the most from United Way of Merced County Inc, by grants paid, out of 44 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Panchos Mexican Seafood Inc 82-0734202 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| Prospect Theater Project 77-0565873 | A | Modesto, CA | 1 | $23,450 | 2025 |
| Watch Resources Inc 94-2288255 | A | Sonora, CA | 1 | $19,852 | 2025 |
| Lightbox Theatre Company 81-3008711 | A | Turlock, CA | 1 | $18,750 | 2025 |
| South Modesto Businesses United Inc 27-1935094 | A | Hughson, CA | 1 | $16,000 | 2025 |
| Casa of Merced County 27-2084694 | A | Merced, CA | 2 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Merced 94-1156347 | A | Merced, CA | 2 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Illusion Robotics 77-0572114 | A | Merced, CA | 3 | $14,000 | 2020 |
| Merced Center for the Performing Ar 77-0367895 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $12,196 | 2025 |
| Mariposa Community Foundation 72-1559697 | A | Mariposa, CA | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Merced County 77-0357487 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Harvest Time 77-0484441 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Merced County Food Bank 80-0093563 | A | Merced, CA | 2 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Inc 77-0003788 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Growing Merced Foundation 77-0531552 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Merced Theatre Foundation 77-0495888 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities 94-1678938 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Merced County Arts Council 94-2451184 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Nami Merced County 41-2198536 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $8,500 | 2020 |
| Merced County Historical Society 94-2568302 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 |
| Center of Vision Enhancement 68-0670036 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2020 |
| Js Randhawa Inc | U | Merced, CA | 2 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Kids Discovery Station 83-1663376 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 |
| Merced Lao Family Community Inc 77-0268241 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 |
| Right Edge Fun & Fitness 77-0585622 | A | Merced, CA | 2 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Joe On the Go Cafe | U | Merced, CA | 2 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Merced Youth Soccer Association 94-2626228 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 |
| Lifeline Cdc of Merced County 74-3236209 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 |
| Uc Merced Pantry 27-0093858 | A | Merced, CA | 2 | $6,000 | 2020 |
| Habitat for Humanity 20-1497263 | A | Los Banos, CA | 2 | $6,000 | 2020 |
| The Marcom Institute 82-3336856 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Sharing Love Ministries Romans 129 85-3298471 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Love Inc of Greater Merced 77-0288928 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Bethel Community Church 44-0612817 | A | Los Banos, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Harobros Boxing Foundation 82-1049283 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Merced Youth Connect 81-4024254 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Restore Merced 82-3156923 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Merced Co Hispanic Chamber of Comm 77-0198049 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Valley Crisis Center - Merced County 77-0272319 | A | Mariposa, CA | 1 | $4,000 | 2018 |
| Dos Palos Youth Crisis & Outreach 06-1643746 | A | Dos Palos, CA | 1 | $4,000 | 2018 |
| Merced County Rescue Mission 77-0284849 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Merced Symphony Association 94-1541775 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Sacred Rok 80-0440822 | A | Redwood City, CA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Merced Area Crime Stoppers 27-4456060 | A | Merced, CA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 55 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Los Panchos Mexican Seafood Inc Merced, CA | A | $30,000 | paid | Business Stabilization Grant | 202611349349300121 |
| 2025 | Prospect Theater Project Modesto, CA | A | $23,450 | paid | Heartland Art Workforce Stabilization Grant | 202611349349300121 |
| 2025 | Watch Resources Inc Sonora, CA | A | $19,852 | paid | Heartland Art Workforce Stabilization Grant | 202611349349300121 |
| 2025 | Lightbox Theatre Company Turlock, CA | A | $18,750 | paid | Heartland Art Workforce Stabilization Grant | 202611349349300121 |
| 2025 | South Modesto Businesses United Inc Hughson, CA | A | $16,000 | paid | Heartland Art Workforce Stabilization Grant | 202611349349300121 |
| 2025 | Merced Center for the Performing Ar Merced, CA | A | $12,196 | paid | Heartland Art Workforce Stabilization Grant | 202611349349300121 |
| 2024 | Mariposa Community Foundation Mariposa, CA | A | $0 | paid | Fire assistance | 202510869349300601 |
| 2024 | Right Edge Fun & Fitness Merced, CA | A | $0 | paid | COVID-19 Business Stabilization | 202510869349300601 |
| 2024 | Js Randhawa Inc Merced, CA | U | $0 | paid | COVID-19 Business Stabilization | 202510869349300601 |
| 2024 | Joe On the Go Cafe Merced, CA | U | $0 | paid | COVID-19 Business Stabilization | 202510869349300601 |
| 2023 | Mariposa Community Foundation Mariposa, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | Fire assistance | 202441349349304164 |
| 2023 | Js Randhawa Inc Merced, CA | U | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Business Stabilization | 202441349349304164 |
| 2023 | Joe On the Go Cafe Merced, CA | U | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Business Stabilization | 202441349349304164 |
| 2023 | Right Edge Fun & Fitness Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Business Stabilization | 202441349349304164 |
| 2021 | Merced County Arts Council Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | The Salvation Army Merced Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Casa of Merced County Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Growing Merced Foundation Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Merced Theatre Foundation Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Harvest Time Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Kids Discovery Station Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Merced Youth Soccer Association Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Lifeline Cdc of Merced County Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Merced Lao Family Community Inc Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Merced County Historical Society Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Restore Merced Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Harobros Boxing Foundation Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Merced Youth Connect Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | The Marcom Institute Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Sharing Love Ministries Romans 129 Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2021 | Merced Co Hispanic Chamber of Comm Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | 202201369349300600 |
| 2020 | Catholic Charities Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Boys and Girls Club of Merced County Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Inc Merced, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Nami Merced County Merced, CA | A | $8,500 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Center of Vision Enhancement Merced, CA | A | $7,500 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Merced County Food Bank Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Love Inc of Greater Merced Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Buhach Hs Thunder Robotics Atwater, CA | A | $2,000 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES; SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS TO TRAINING; AND ACTIVITIES FOR THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED. | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Habitat for Humanity Los Banos, CA | A | $2,000 | paid | NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION AND CRITICAL HOME REPAIR FOR FAMILIES IS THE MAIN PRIORITY FOR THIS YEAR. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SAFETY, SECURITY, ACCESSIBILITY WEATHERIZATON AND KEEPING HOUSES UP TO CITY CODES. | 202121379349303132 |
| 2020 | Uc Merced Pantry Merced, CA | A | $2,000 | paid | THE FOOD PANTRY EXISTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR UC MERCED STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM ARE LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS. | 202121379349303132 |
| 2018 | Illusion Robotics Merced, CA | A | $6,000 | paid | ILLUSION ROBOTICS WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS THAT ARE NOT FOUND IN THE REGULAR CURRICULUM AT SCHOOL. STUDENTS ARE LEARNING PROGRAMMING, CAD. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Buhach Hs Thunder Robotics Atwater, CA | A | $6,000 | paid | PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES; SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS TO TRAINING; AND ACTIVITIES FOR THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Bethel Community Church Los Banos, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | WE PROVIDE FOOD BOXES, HOT MEALS, ENCOURAGEMENT AND REFERENCES TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | The Salvation Army Los Banos, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | RUNS HOPE CENTER WERE RESIDENTS MAY RECEIVE FOOD, WORK EXPERIENCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Merced County Food Bank Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | FEED THOSE IN NEED, REDUCE FOOD WASTE AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT HUNGER ISSUES. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Casa of Merced County Merced, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | CIRCLE OF SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Valley Crisis Center - Merced County Mariposa, CA | A | $4,000 | paid | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO AVAILABLE SERVICES. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Uc Merced Pantry Merced, CA | A | $4,000 | paid | THE FOOD PANTRY EXISTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR UC MERCED STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM ARE LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Habitat for Humanity Los Banos, CA | A | $4,000 | paid | NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION AND CRITICAL HOME REPAIR FOR FAMILIES IS THE MAIN PRIORITY FOR THIS YEAR. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SAFETY, SECURITY, ACCESSIBILITY WEATHERIZATON AND KEEPING HOUSES UP TO CITY CODES. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Dos Palos Youth Crisis & Outreach Dos Palos, CA | A | $4,000 | paid | TO MAKE SURE NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY BY FEEDING THOSE IN NEED IN OUR GEOGRAPHIC AREA. WE PROVIDE A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Merced County Rescue Mission Merced, CA | A | $3,000 | paid | SERVE THE LOST, LAST AND LEAST OF MERCED COUNTY THROUGH NEW LIFE TRANSFORMATION. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Merced Symphony Association Merced, CA | A | $3,000 | paid | ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON LIVE CLASSICAL CONCERT EVENTS. | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Sacred Rok Redwood City, CA | A | $3,000 | paid | PROVIDES YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NATURE | 201911359349307281 |
| 2018 | Merced Area Crime Stoppers Merced, CA | A | $3,000 | paid | WE EXIST TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN MERCED COUNTY BY REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF CRIME. | 201911359349307281 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202611349349300121 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202510869349300601 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202441349349304164 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202201369349300600 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-06-30 | not stated | 2019v5.2 | 202121379349303132 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-06-30 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201911359349307281 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/942633265.json.
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