This exploratory survey, conducted in 1987, examines the relationships between Puerto Rican organizations and the United Way system, with a view towards finding ways in which United Way resources can best be applied to Puerto Rican community needs. The survey was mailed to 107 Puerto Rican private, non-profit human service agencies in 11 cities in 7 states; the opinions of the directors of 36 agencies in 7 states were received for a 33% return rate. Conclusions are the following: (1) a significant number of directors are unfamiliar with the funding process and unaware of how the United Way was responding to community needs; (2) one-third of the organizations are currently funded by the United Way; (3) agency management and accountability appear to be factors in receiving funding from the United Way; and (4) 34 of the agencies have not participated in fund campaigns other than the United Way. The recommendations are the following: (1) the United Way must build upon its present programs and actively engage local United Ways in outreach programs to the Puerto Rican community; (2) Puerto Rican human service agency directors must become better informed about United Way application and funding processes, and develop methods of obtaining United Way funding; and (3) the National Puerto Rican Coalition must play a role as national advocate in support of its members' efforts to increase private sector support. The report includes seven tables of survey findings and a copy of the survey questionnaire. (FMW)