Program areas at UWGK
Education: we believe all children have the right to a strong start so they can be successful in life. United Way of Greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The education goals we have set will work toward: helping children be ready to enter school, helping children be ready to move to the next grade, and making sure kids graduate from high school and are prepared for college or a vocation.
Health: we believe health encompasses body and mind. United Way of Greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The health and basic needs goals we have set will focus on: maternal health and well being, basic healthcare coverage and prevention, and healthy youth and adults.
Economic mobility: as many as one-third of working americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs.united Way of Greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers, have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The income needs goals we have set will promote financial stability and independence by helping: stabilize families in financial distress and achieve long-term financial stability.
Engaging youth - nonprofit capacity building through direct grants, training, and consulting annual campaign mobilization of volunteers
Who funds United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for UWGK
| Revenues | FYE 06/2025 | FYE 03/2024 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $15,916,050 | $13,917,271 | 14.4% |
| Program services | $51,600 | $159,947 | -67.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $806,396 | $669,168 | 20.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $111,656 | $110,441 | 1.1% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $546,866 | $-300,407 | 282% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $17,432,568 | $14,556,420 | 19.8% |
Organizations like UWGK
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| United Way of Dane County | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $20,731,016 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $10,694,086 |
| United Way of Indian River County | 501(c)(3) | Vero Beach, FL | $5,676,980 |
| United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) | 501(c)(3) | Portland, ME | $8,910,279 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) | 501(c)(3) | White Plains, NY | $10,421,620 |
| United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $7,120,337 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven | 501(c)(3) | New Haven, CT | $14,943,217 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | Greensboro, NC | $9,097,098 |
| United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM) | 501(c)(3) | Saint Cloud, MN | $4,477,826 |
| United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) | 501(c)(3) | Fort Worth, TX | $22,907,094 |
Data update history
April 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $987,500 from The Boyd Foundation February 8, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
February 7, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationProvides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1301 Hannah Ave
- Knoxville, TN 37921
- Metro area
- Knoxville, TN
- County
- Knox County, TN
- Website URL
- uwgk.org/Â
- Phone
- (865) 523-9131
- Facebook page
- unitedwayknoxÂ
- Twitter profile
- @unitedwayknoxÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 62-0475748
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1922
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S80: Community Service Clubs
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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