United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2024, United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2024, United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc generated $14.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.9m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc has awarded 617 individual grants totaling $74,928,712. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

UWGK UNITES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND SOLVE SYSTEMIC ISSUES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


ENGAGING YOUTH - NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH DIRECT GRANTS, TRAINING, AND CONSULTING ANNUAL CAMPAIGN MOBILIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matt Ryerson
President &
$260,656
Blake Valentine
CFO
$135,771
Jaime Bagwell
Board Member
$0
Tony Benton
Board Member
$0
John Billings
Board Member
$0
Gabe Bolas
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,254,567
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,662,704
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,917,271
Total Program Service Revenue$159,947
Investment income $669,168
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $110,441
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$300,407
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,556,420

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc has awarded $7,683,628 in support to 94 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

$9,300

A 1 LEARNING CONNECT

PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

$45,653

BATTLEFIELD FARMS

PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

$17,248

AMERICAN RED CROSS

PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

$96,700

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

$121,500

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESS

PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

$521,250
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