The Greater Twin Cities United Way had to make many phone calls on Thursday to share bad news.

Despite the organization exceeding its fundraising goal by $2.2 million, many donations were specified to certain nonprofits and the fund for 150 United Way-directed initiatives was left with a $6 million shortfall.

That means some local nonprofits will get less money in 2017 — and some will get none.

Donations to specific charities are increasing, and the United Way can’t spend that money how it chooses.