United Fund of Cumberland County
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.
United Fund of Cumberland County at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,182
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,234
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $664,479
- +10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Fund of Cumberland County
- How to Apply
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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.
- Review Cycle
- The application page lists a deadline of midnight on August 20, 2026, for 2027 funding. This deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The application page lists a deadline of midnight on August 20, 2026, for 2027 funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 348 Taylor Street Suite 101, Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: (931) 484-4082
Website: https://cumberlandunitedfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Fund of Cumberland County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hilltoppers Inc ($28K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2020) to $358K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $664,479 | $520,061 | $459,223 | $358,182 | 35 | $4,585 |
| 2023 | $603,720 | $451,499 | $436,486 | $337,607 | 32 | $1,156 |
| 2022 | $588,458 | $441,416 | $424,132 | $328,591 | 33 | $496 |
| 2021 | $736,310 | $503,133 | $434,474 | $357,760 | 36 | $853 |
| 2020 | $670,557 | $421,723 | $390,267 | $309,609 | 33 | $1,762 |
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Holly Neal (Director).
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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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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