Program areas at United Way of Blount County
The United Way of Blount County provides financial resources to nonprofit community partners that serve the most vulnerable populations in Blount County, Tennessee. Our funding is directed toward programs that focus on three key areas: health, education, and selfsufficiency. In the area of health, we invest in initiatives that improve access to healthcare, support mental health services, and promote prevention and treatment programs. Our education funding emphasizes family support and training, as well as job skills development and adult education opportunities. For self-sufficiency, we prioritize programs that address basic needs, offer crisis and disaster assistance, and provide housing and transportation support. Through these targeted efforts, we aim to strengthen the well-being and resilience of our community. United Way also provides technical assistance to other nonprofit organizations, supporting them in the areas of business management, outcome evaluation, asset building, resource and referral services, grant writing, marketing, and fund development. In addition to these services, we oversee internal initiatives that align with our core focus areas.
Donor contributions designated to other local United ways.
Grants made by United Way of Blount County
Who funds United Way of Blount County
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for United Way of Blount County
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,321,767 | $2,096,357 | 10.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $35,302 | $28,117 | 25.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $38,447 | $28,445 | 35.2% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $14,357 | $71,233 | -79.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,409,873 | $2,224,152 | 8.4% |
Organizations like United Way of Blount County
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Marshalltown Area United Way | 501(c)(3) | Marshalltown, IA | $922,983 |
| United Way of Southwest Louisiana | 501(c)(3) | Lake Charles, LA | $5,052,212 |
| United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | 501(c)(3) | Youngstown, OH | $4,131,859 |
| Oshkosh Area United Way | 501(c)(3) | Oshkosh, WI | $1,432,211 |
| United Way of Gordon County | 501(c)(3) | Calhoun, GA | $1,149,653 |
| United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, GA | $10,987,554 |
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Evansville, IN | $4,278,731 |
| United Way of Racine County | 501(c)(3) | Racine, WI | $5,188,238 |
| The Community Fund of Darien | 501(c)(3) | Darien, CT | $1,298,661 |
| United Way of East Tennessee Highlands | 501(c)(3) | Johnson City, TN | $4,102,988 |
Data update history
July 20, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 4, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
February 14, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationProvides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1615 E Broadway
- Maryville, TN 37804
- Metro area
- Knoxville, TN
- County
- Blount County, TN
- Website URL
- unitedwayblount.org/Â
- Phone
- (865) 982-2251
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-7122193
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1954
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T31: Community Foundations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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