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United Fund of Cumberland County

Public charity · Grantmaker Crossville, TN EIN: 62-0759793 Website

United Fund of Cumberland County is a public charity based in Crossville, Tennessee. Founded in 1966, it raises funds and makes grants to local nonprofit agencies serving people in Cumberland County.

Key facts about United Fund of Cumberland County

In short: United Fund of Cumberland County gave $358K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Tennessee. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
62-0759793
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$358,182
Grants made (2024)
35
Average grant
$10,234
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2024)
Total assets
$664,479
Primary geography
Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The funder’s application page describes an annual RFP for 501(c)(3) human-service nonprofits providing programs or services in Cumberland County. Full details ↓
Deadline
The application page lists a deadline of midnight on August 20, 2026, for 2027 funding.

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$664K

+10.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$358K

+6.1% YoY

Grant Count

35

+9.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-3.0% YoY

Is United Fund of Cumberland County open to new grantees?

17%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 35 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The mission stated on the filing is “raise funds/local charities.” The organization’s website describes its mission as helping people in Cumberland County by partnering with local nonprofit agencies that assist people with the greatest needs.

Its stated funding priorities include food assistance; emergency and disaster assistance; services for victims of adult and child domestic violence and sexual assault; support for people with brain disorders and disabilities; low-income families; older adults; and children and youth. The funder supports human-service nonprofits that provide programs or services in Cumberland County.

Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of work supported. Hilltoppers says it provides housing, direct-care support, and educational activities for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities or older adults. The Avalon Center says it provides shelter and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Creative Compassion says it works to improve affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income people and families.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the funder reported 35 grants totaling $358,182. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $28,000, with a median of $10,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee.

Among the largest 2024 grants were $28,000 to Hilltoppers Inc.; $21,280 to Avalon Center; $21,000 each to Christian Counseling Center and Cumberland County Rescue Squad; $20,000 each to Kids on the Rise and Second Harvest Food Bank; and $16,000 each to Cumberland Adult Reading Council and The Exchange Stephens Center.

Review Cycle

The application page lists a deadline of midnight on August 20, 2026, for 2027 funding. This deadline has passed.

How to Apply

The funder’s application page describes an annual RFP for 501(c)(3) human-service nonprofits providing programs or services in Cumberland County. Applicants are asked to submit information about their funding request, an audited or approved financial statement, a statement of purpose, proof of tax-exempt status, fundraising information, and a Partner Agreement. The process includes agency review and, for outcome-based applicants, site visits; financial documentation is reviewed by people with finance expertise. Recommendations go to the Board of Directors for a vote. The listed application types are Outcome Based and Non-Outcome/Cooperating.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The funder’s application materials specify Cumberland County, Tennessee, as the service area: eligible organizations must provide programs or services there. Its website explains that some partner agencies are located outside the county, but that funding supports programs they provide for Cumberland County residents. All 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to Tennessee recipients.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.

Cities

CrossvilleCookevilleFairfield GladeKnoxvilleCrab OrchardLivingstonMaryvilleNashvilleBirminghamPleasant Hill

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K33 grants2020 36 grants2021 33 grants2022 32 grants2023 35 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2020) to $358K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $358K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Hilltoppers Inc: $28KHilltoppers Inc$28KAvalon Center: $21KAvalon Center$21KChristian Counseling Center: $21KChristian Counseling Center$21KCumb Co Rescue Squad: $21KCumb Co Rescue Squad$21KKids on the Rise: $20KKids on the Rise$20KSecond Harvest Food Bank: $20KSecond Harvest Food Bank$20KCumb Adult Reading Council: $16KCumb Adult Reading Council$16KThe Exchangestephens Center: $16KThe Exchangestephens Center$16KCumberland House Hospice: $15KCumberland House Hospice$15KCumb Prevention Coalition: $14KCumb Prevention Coalition$14K

The largest 2024 recipient was Hilltoppers Inc ($28K). Together the top 10 received $192K.

Grant Size Distribution

169 grants across all recorded years

169<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hilltoppers Inc Crossville, TN—$28,000
Avalon Center Crossville, TN—$21,280
Christian Counseling Center Crossville, TN—$21,000
Cumb Co Rescue Squad Crossville, TN—$21,000
Kids on the Rise Crossville, TN—$20,000
Second Harvest Food Bank Maryville, TN—$20,000
Cumb Adult Reading Council Crossville, TN—$16,000
The Exchangestephens Center Livingston, TN—$16,000
Cumberland House Hospice Crossville, TN—$15,000
Cumb Prevention Coalition Crossville, TN—$14,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $664,479 $520,061 $459,223 $358,182 (35)
2023 $603,720 $451,499 $436,486 $337,607 (32)
2022 $588,458 $441,416 $424,132 $328,591 (33)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$664,479$603,720$588,458
Revenue$520,061$451,499$441,416
Expenses$459,223$436,486$424,132
Net Investment Income$4,585$1,156$496

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Holly Neal as director; Allison Brendel as president; Jeanene Houston and Pat Whittenburg as co-vice presidents; Kellie Dodson as secretary; and Tiffany Atkinson as treasurer.

United Fund of Cumberland County is led by Allison Brendel, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Allison Brendel

    President

    Secretary → Vice President, 2021

    Vice President → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Holly Neal

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    27 hrs/week

    $26K (2020) → $31K (2024)

  • Tiffany Atkinson

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kellie Dodson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Jeanene Houston

    Co Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Pat Whittenburg

    Co Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Amanda Elmore (2020–2022) — Past President
  • Former: Jennifer Marcum (2022) — President
  • Former: Ashley Derossett (2020–2021) — Past President
  • Former: Jennifer Thompson (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Christy Dolinich (2020) — Past President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Holly Neal — Director: $31KHolly NealDirector$31K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Holly Neal (Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 348 Taylor Street Suite 101, Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4082
Website: https://cumberlandunitedfund.org

Frequently asked questions about United Fund of Cumberland County

How much does United Fund of Cumberland County give each year?

United Fund of Cumberland County gave $358K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $338K across 32 grants.

What is United Fund of Cumberland County's typical grant size?

United Fund of Cumberland County's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,234, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Fund of Cumberland County that year got $4K on average.

Where does United Fund of Cumberland County give grants?

United Fund of Cumberland County gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crossville, TN (26 grants), Cookeville, TN (3 grants) and Knoxville, TN (2 grants).

Who are United Fund of Cumberland County's largest grantees?

United Fund of Cumberland County's largest 2024 grantees include Hilltoppers Inc ($28,000), Avalon Center ($21,280) and Christian Counseling Center ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is United Fund of Cumberland County?

United Fund of Cumberland County reported $664K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $520K.

What does United Fund of Cumberland County fund?

The mission stated on the filing is “raise funds/local charities.” The organization’s website describes its mission as helping people in Cumberland County by partnering with local nonprofit agencies that assist people with the greatest needs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from United Fund of Cumberland County?

The funder’s application page describes an annual RFP for 501(c)(3) human-service nonprofits providing programs or services in Cumberland County. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is United Fund of Cumberland County's EIN?

United Fund of Cumberland County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0759793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). United Fund of Cumberland County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-fund-of-cumberland-county-morg_1dd4d33859514534a4fa74ae437da190

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