About us
Between 2001 and 2025 the Western Union Foundation was a catalyst for economic opportunity for people who migrate in pursuit of a more prosperous future. We proudly to partnered with innovative nonprofits that provided scholarships for higher education, skill building for workforce readiness, and inclusion programs to create equitable access to employment. We empowered aspiring individuals who were born in underserved communities so that they could achieve economic mobility and a better quality of life. More than $150 million was invested across 150 geographies, helping millions of people worldwide. Although the Foundation sunset in 2025, Western Union’s spirit of giving remains strong. Our teams around the world will continue to volunteer, mentor, and donate in their communities – carrying forward the Foundation’s mission as part of Western Union’s core purpose to help people prosper. The legacy lives on through ongoing employee engagement and community programs beyond 2025.
Support
The Western Union Foundation was a separate charitable corporation from The Western Union Company that received support from The Western Union Company, its employees, agents, consumers, and business partners.
Who was eligible for grants
Our grant process was invitation-only for organizations that fit our Prosperity Beyond Borders focus. We are no longer accepting grant applications. In the past we supported programs that built the capacity of people who migrate in pursuit of better educational and employment opportunities. Our nonprofit partners helped people from underserved communities build skills and engage with modern jobs, largely through entrepreneurship and STEM-focused industries. Grantees were forward-looking, innovative, able to provide evidence of feasibility and positioned to have a lasting impact.
Leadership
The Western Union Foundation was governed by a Board of Directors comprised of senior Western Union executives from across the globe. The Foundation’s team of grant makers, fundraisers, and advocators was based in Denver, Colorado.