United Way Of Greater Chattanooga

Organization Overview

United Way Of Greater Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1957. 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 06/2023, United Way Of Greater Chattanooga employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Greater Chattanooga 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 06/2023, United Way Of Greater Chattanooga generated $11.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 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 2015, United Way Of Greater Chattanooga has awarded 397 individual grants totaling $37,718,051. 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN BUILDING A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UWGC PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 68 NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.THIS FUNDING IS APPROVED BY A LOCAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE UWGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THOSE PROGRAMS THAT CAN MEASURABLY IMPACT THE KEY FOCUS AREAS OF UWGC. TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY ASSESS DATA AND THE PROGRAMMATIC RESULTS OF FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. THROUGH ANNUAL REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, UWGC ENSURES FUNDED PROGRAMS EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS UWGC IMPACT GOALS AND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.


COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: UWGC PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 68 NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.THIS FUNDING IS APPROVED BY A LOCAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE UWGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THOSE PROGRAMS THAT CAN MEASURABLY IMPACT THE KEY FOCUS AREAS OF UWGC. TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY ASSESS DATA AND THE PROGRAMMATIC RESULTS OF FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. THROUGH ANNUAL REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, UWGC ENSURES FUNDED PROGRAMS EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS UWGC IMPACT GOALS AND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.


FAMILY STABILITY: INITIATIVES AND PROGRAM SERVICES IN 16 COUNTY REGION WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS REACH STABILITY AND BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT. 211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM OPERATED BY UWGC CONNECTS PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS AND HELPS DETER RELIANCE ON THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. 211 IS THE ENTRY POINT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED, OPERATING CRISIS SERVICES AND FUNDS, NEEDIEST CASES PROCESSING AND MONITORS ALL CALLS THROUGH A COMMUNITY DATABASE. IN FY23, 2-1-1 SPECIALISTS ANSWERED 54,741 CALLS. BRIDGE FUND, NEEDIEST CASES, WARM NEIGHBORS, PROJECT WATER AND WATER QUALITY FEE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS.PROGRAMS ALSO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF FAMILY INSTABILITY THROUGH A COACHING MODEL TO HELP FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS IN LOWER INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS BECOME MORE ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY INDEPENDENT.


FAMILY STABILITY: INITIATIVES AND PROGRAM SERVICES IN 16 COUNTY REGION WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS REACH STABILITY AND BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT. 211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM OPERATED BY UWGC CONNECTS PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS AND HELPS DETER RELIANCE ON THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. 211 IS THE ENTRY POINT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED, OPERATING CRISIS SERVICES AND FUNDS, NEEDIEST CASES PROCESSING AND MONITORS ALL CALLS THROUGH A COMMUNITY DATABASE. IN FY23, 2-1-1 SPECIALISTS ANSWERED 54,741 CALLS. BRIDGE FUND, NEEDIEST CASES, WARM NEIGHBORS, PROJECT WATER AND WATER QUALITY FEE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS.PROGRAMS ALSO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF FAMILY INSTABILITY THROUGH A COACHING MODEL TO HELP FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS IN LOWER INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS BECOME MORE ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY INDEPENDENT.


TUTORING: PROVIDES HIGH-DOSAGE LOW-RATIO TUTORING FOR STUDENTS GRADES 1-8 THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE TN ALL CORPS TUTORING PROGRAM. SPRING AND SUMMER 2023, THERE WERE 95 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM.


TUTORING: PROVIDES HIGH-DOSAGE LOW-RATIO TUTORING FOR STUDENTS GRADES 1-8 THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE TN ALL CORPS TUTORING PROGRAM. SPRING AND SUMMER 2023, THERE WERE 95 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$10,600
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,575,663
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,414,163
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $129,557
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,000,426
Total Program Service Revenue$182,726
Investment income $538,154
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $41,401
Net Income from Fundraising Events $70,410
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,872,512

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Greater Chattanooga has awarded $8,605,859 in support to 112 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

12TH JUDICIAL CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE, SUPPORT TO HEAL, AND LISTEN TO HELP CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION AND DRUG EXPOSURE IN SIX COUNTIES IN SE TN.

$24,500

A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION CHATTANOOGA INC

PURPOSE: TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CONTRACEPTION THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND ACCESS TO FREE BIRTH CONTROL

$18,750

AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER

PURPOSE: TO ERASE THE EFFECTS OF PEDIATRIC CANCER AND OPTIMIZE EACH CHILD'S QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SPECIALIZED INTERVENTION BEGINNING AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS AND CONTINUING THROUGHOUT SURVIVORSHIP.

$54,900

AIM CENTER INC

PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP SELF SUFFICIENCY SKILLS

$56,250

BEST BEGINNINGS ELS

PURPOSE: TO HELP PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR CHILDREN

$25,000

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE

$125,000
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