United Way of Blount County
UNITING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
27
-3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+5.8% YoY
About United Way of Blount County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Blount County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARYVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,222,886 | $4,340,500 | $4,458,779 |
| Revenue | $2,409,873 | $2,224,152 | $2,072,960 |
| Expenses | $2,458,483 | $2,408,140 | $2,127,802 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,302 | $28,117 | $3,555 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of Blount County
Annual Community Grants
UNITED WAY OF BLOUNT COUNTY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Breaking Down Barriers
UNITED WAY OF BLOUNT COUNTY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Discretionary Funding
UNITED WAY OF BLOUNT COUNTY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mcnabb Center ($249,139), Alloc Other Counties United Way ($239,056), Boys & Girls Club of Blount County ($116,077).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A PLACE TO STAY MARYVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $19,000 |
| ADULT EDUCATION FDN OF BLOUNT CO MARYVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $25,500 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $14,500 |
| BLOUNT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGEN MARYVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $84,948 |
| BLOUNT COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MARYVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $44,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BLOUNT COUNTY KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $116,077 |
| CASA OF THE TN HEARTLAND OAK RIDGE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $35,000 |
| COMPASSION COUNSELING MARYVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SEED FDG | $47,000 |
| EAST TN KIDNEY FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $13,500 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF BLOUNT COUNTY ALCOA, TN | PROGRAM OPER COST | $73,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WACKERHAGEN | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $109,693 |
| ALYSSA IKNER | FINANCIAL OF | 40 | $58,274 |
| CAITLIN DARRAS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALEX WILLARD | CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| CHRISTI SAYLES | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| ANN DRAKE | CAMPAIGN CHA | 1 | — |
| RENEE POOLE | COMMUNITY IM | 1 | — |
| JAINA CASTRO | DIRECTOR AT | 1 | — |
| KEITH EDMONDS | DIRECTOR AT | 1 | — |
| BRUCE APPLEGATE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIE BOUNDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER COFFIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY COWDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDON EVERHART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROSEMARY GARLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RYAN GODDARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA POPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATIE POWERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACY QUEEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLEN RATHBONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEB SKYLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN SMALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLISON WILLIAMSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN ZERAMBO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Blount County?
United Way of Blount County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARYVILLE, TN. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Blount County?
As of 2024, United Way of Blount County holds $4.2M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does United Way of Blount County operate?
United Way of Blount County has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does United Way of Blount County award?
In 2024, United Way of Blount County awarded 27 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Blount County's EIN?
United Way of Blount County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7122193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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