Cy Pres Awards to United Way of Virginia
Directing Cy Pres Awards to United Way of Virginia
When courts, trustees, and attorneys seek an appropriate recipient for cy pres awards in Virginia, United Way of Virginia provides a trusted statewide charitable partner dedicated to improving the health, financial stability, education, and resilience of communities across the Commonwealth.
As the statewide association supporting Virginia’s network of local United Ways, United Way of Virginia works to strengthen communities through research, advocacy, collaboration, and strategic investment that benefits individuals and families throughout Virginia.
Why United Way of Virginia?
United Way of Virginia is uniquely positioned to maximize the impact of cy pres awards because we:
- Serve communities across the Commonwealth through Virginia’s network of local United Ways.
- Advance charitable purposes that benefit the public statewide.
- Support programs that improve economic mobility, financial stability, education, health, and community resilience.
- Invest in research and data—including the nationally recognized ALICE® data report—to identify where resources are needed most.
- Convene nonprofit, business, philanthropic, and government partners to create lasting community solutions.
- Advocate for policies that strengthen Virginia families and communities.
- Maintain the financial stewardship, governance, and accountability expected of an established statewide nonprofit organization.
Appropriate Uses of Cy Pres Awards
Cy pres funds entrusted to United Way of Virginia may be used to support charitable initiatives including:
- Financial stability and economic mobility
- Workforce development
- Housing stability
- Food security
- Early childhood success
- Educational opportunity
- Health and well-being
- Community resilience
- Data-driven research that informs investment throughout Virginia
- Capacity building for nonprofit collaboration across the Commonwealth
Because our work spans multiple charitable priorities, United Way of Virginia is well positioned to ensure cy pres awards are used in a manner that closely aligns with the charitable purposes identified by the court.
Statewide Impact
United Way of Virginia serves as the statewide association for Virginia’s local United Ways, helping strengthen the collective impact of organizations serving every region of the Commonwealth.
Together, Virginia’s United Ways:
- Invest more than $100 million annually in Virginia communities.
- Support hundreds of nonprofit partners.
- Help connect families with essential services.
- Advance long-term solutions that improve financial security and opportunity.
- Use data and collaborative partnerships to address Virginia’s most pressing community challenges.
Why Courts and Counsel Choose United Way
United Way is among the nation’s most widely recognized charitable organizations and has long been identified as an appropriate recipient of cy pres awards because of its broad charitable mission and demonstrated ability to steward charitable funds for public benefit.
United Way of Virginia offers:
- Statewide charitable reach
- Established nonprofit governance
- Fiscal accountability
- Broad public benefit
- Experience managing charitable investments
- Ability to direct resources to create the greatest community impact
Information for Courts and Counsel
United Way of Virginia welcomes conversations with judges, class action counsel, settlement administrators, trustees, estate attorneys, probate attorneys and foundation representatives.
We are happy to provide the following organizational information, tax documentation, governance materials, financial reports, or other information needed to evaluate United Way of Virginia as a proposed cy pres recipient.
Legal Name: United Way of Virginia
Tax Status: 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit
EIN / Tax ID: 54-0560586.
Mailing Address: 2515 Walmer Avenue, Norfolk VA 23513
Contact Regarding Cy Pres Awards
For information regarding designating United Way of Virginia as a cy pres recipient, please contact:
Sarah Walsh
Executive Director
United Way of Virginia
Email: director@uwva.org
Phone: (757) 337-1388