EIN 62-0475748

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
56
Year formed
1922
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
United Way of Greater Knoxville brings together resources to improve the lives of people in our community by helping them achieve their potential for self-sufficiency.
Also known as...
United Way of Greater Knoxvilleinc
Total revenues
$11,081,611
2023
Total expenses
$15,085,681
2023
Total assets
$34,996,082
2023
Num. employees
56
2023

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.
Financial stability: 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 - empower youth with the opportunity to participate in in the community through different organizations. Annual campaign, mobilization of volunteers

Grants made by UWGK

GranteeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley$546,250
Helen Ross Mcnabb Center$514,192
Ywca Knoxville and the TN Valley$456,090
...and 65 more grants made totalling $7,738,832

Who funds United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Seniortrust of Florida Attn Scott Mertie TrusteeThe Focus of This Distribution Was To Further the Charitable Purposes of Organization$5,905,217
The Clayton Family FoundationImproving Lives in the Community$255,000
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)Gen/oper Support$189,650
...and 37 more grants received totalling $7,930,292

Personnel at UWGK

NameTitleCompensation
Matt RyersonPresident Chief Executive Officer$237,601
Alyson GallaherChief Operating Officer
Blake ValentineChief Financial Officer$119,348
Tiffani MenschChief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer
Leslie DancuChief Impact Officer
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for UWGK

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,185,739
Program services$220,646
Investment income and dividends$550,947
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$111,518
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$12,761
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,081,611

Form 990s for UWGK

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-09-13990View PDF
2022-032022-10-31990View PDF
2021-032021-07-28990View PDF
2020-032021-02-17990View PDF
2019-032019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $74,563 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 34 new grant, including a grant for $5,905,217 from Seniortrust of Florida Attn Scott Mertie Trustee
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1301 Hannah Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
uwgk.org/ 
Phone
(865) 523-9131
Facebook page
unitedwayknox 
Twitter profile
@unitedwayknox 
IRS details
EIN
62-0475748
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1922
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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