United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc
Each year, United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee serves Tennessee with programs targeted at our mission to advance the independence and full citizenship of people with disabilities. We provide services to individuals of all ages who have a variety of disabilities with focus on disabilities that primarily affect mobility. United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee serves as the area clearinghouse for information about the condition known as cerebral palsy, and we advocate for sound public policy to advance the rights of the citizens we serve with all forms of disabilities. Our vision is a fully inclusive community, where people with disabilities have access and opportunity to achieve their fullest potential; a community where all persons realize the promise of integration, self-direction, and quality of life choices. Our consumers have a wide variety of physical disabilities-at present, approximately 22% of ucp consumers have cerebral palsy, and 78% have disabilities other than cereb
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc at a glance
In short: United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc gave $100K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,631
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,233
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,497
- Total assets
- $2,654,258
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc
Who United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster Home Connection ($20K). Together the top 7 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Home Connection Nashville, TN | Wheelchair Ramps | $20,191 |
| Neighborhood Helpers Oak Street Baptist Church Soddy Daisy, TN | Wheelchair Ramps | $18,920 |
| Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing Clarksville, TN | Wheelchair Ramps | $18,920 |
| Ocoee Outreach Cleveland, TN | Wheelchair Ramps | $14,497 |
| Blount County Office on Aging Maryville, TN | Wheelchair Ramps | $11,938 |
| Scott Appalachian Industries Huntsville, TN | Wheelchair Ramps | $7,665 |
| Tucker's House Franklin, TN | Home Modification | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,654,258 | $1,144,526 | $1,312,165 | $99,631 | 7 | $40,502 |
| 2024 | $2,562,765 | $1,284,371 | $1,412,636 | $80,136 | 6 | $16,972 |
| 2023 | $2,356,050 | $1,396,807 | $1,348,612 | — | — | $67,660 |
| 2022 | $2,301,327 | $1,272,910 | $1,335,270 | — | — | $10,404 |
| 2021 | $2,703,582 | $1,294,078 | $1,240,417 | — | — | $6,144 |
| 2020 | $2,555,435 | $1,434,099 | $1,223,523 | $6,489 | Total only | $116 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc is led by Alan Worthy, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Worthy
President
President-El → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deana Claiborne
Executive Di
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $87K (2025)
Bill Sanders
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Leatherwood
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Dowell
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Errol Elshtain
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, Secretary & Board of Directors, 2023
Board Member, Secretary & Board of Directors → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weiss
Board Member
Board Member, Vice President & Board of Directors → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Montesi
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Brown
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ryan
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Runnels
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Woody
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Fullum
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Rob Sherrill (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Courtney Fullum (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Buchanan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jama Mohamed (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Francisco (2020–2023) — Board Member, Treasurer & Board of Directors
- Former: Nick Perenich (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Randy Brown (2022–2023) — Board Member, President-Elect & Board of Directors
- Former: Wick Ruehling (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Peter Harmon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Songy (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $87K, to Deana Claiborne (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc
How much does United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc give each year?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc gave $100K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 6 grants.
What is United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's typical grant size?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,497, and its average grant was $14,233, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc give grants?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wheelchair Ramps" (6 grants).
Who are United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's largest grantees?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster Home Connection ($20,191), Neighborhood Helpers Oak Street Baptist Church ($18,920) and Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing ($18,920), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's EIN?
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1663741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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