United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc
United Way of Greater Nashville (formerly United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1922, the organization unites the community and mobilizes resources to address critical needs affecting vulnerable populations. The organization operates as a major grant-making entity and community mobilizer, serving as a hub for philanthropic activity and volunteer engagement across Middle Tennessee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$70.3M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.0M
+7.7% YoY
Grant Count
466
+48.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
-27.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to unite the community and mobilize resources so that every child, individual, and family thrives. The organization envisions a community where every person has an equal chance at a bright future.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education: Supporting early literacy and kindergarten readiness through programs like Read to Succeed, with 95% of pre-K children enrolled assessed as kindergarten ready
- Financial Stability: Providing free tax preparation services and financial empowerment support
- Health: Improving physical and mental health through physical activity, case management, and chronic disease self-management programs
- Basic Needs: Ensuring families have stable housing, food access, and crisis support
- Volunteerism & Disaster Response: Expanding volunteer opportunities and providing expertise in disaster preparedness and response
Grantmaking
The organization's primary grantmaking vehicle is the Community Impact Funding program, which provides support to nonprofit agencies serving low-income individuals and families, vulnerable children and adults.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $42 to $2,611,880 (based on recent IRS filings)
Review Cycle
October (bi-annual funding cycle with review period following deadline)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Greater Nashville serves a nine-county region in Middle Tennessee:
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Houston County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Stewart County
- Williamson County
The organization also administers programs serving 92 Tennessee counties through its Ryan White/CARE grant administration.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $70,291,972
- Total Revenue: $46,222,332
- Total Expenses: $46,498,758
- Total Giving: $31,867,137
- Number of Employees: 160
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $44.6 million
- Expenses: $45.3 million
- Total Assets: $69.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $12.8 million
Annual Giving (2025-2027 cycle): $7.5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $70,291,972 | $69,413,140 | $65,106,220 |
| Revenue | $46,222,332 | $44,647,179 | $43,208,497 |
| Expenses | $46,498,758 | $45,267,399 | $45,418,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,200,435 | $1,735,360 | $-518,633 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Erica Mitchell - President and CEO (appointed January 2025)
- Previously served over 13 years with the organization before assuming the CEO role
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN HASSETT | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $555,263 |
| LEE BLANK | VICE CHAIR- TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ROBERT DITTUS | STRATEGY COMMITTEE CHAIR-OBICI | 4 | — |
| SARA CORREA | MEMBER AT LARGE | 4 | — |
| DAVID FREEMAN | CAMPIAGN COMMITTEE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| REV ROBERT GARDENHIRE | COMMUNITY IMPACT - OBI COMMITTEE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| HON ALBERTO R GONZALES | BOARD CHAIR- TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| BURKE NIHILL | MEMBER AT LARGE | 4 | — |
| JUNAID ODUBEKO | GENERAL COUNSEL- TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| BLAKE STINNETTE | TREASURER & FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR- TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ERIC STUCKEY | MEMBER AT LARGE | 4 | — |
| JAMES WEAVER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 4 | — |
| TIM ADAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NELSON ANDREWS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SCOTT BECKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID BRIGGS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KATE CHINN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN CROSSLIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN DOERGE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RANDY GIBSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JIM GINGRICH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR STUART R GORDON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LAUREL GRAEFE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NEIL HAFER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TONYA HALLETT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TONY HEARD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHANNA JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| R MILTON JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR L GREGORY JONES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JENNEEN KAUFMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GORDON KNAPP | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HONORABLE WILLIAM C KOCH JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ED LANQUIST | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD MANSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LUCIBETH MAYBERRY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROB MCNEILLY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR CANDICE MCQUEEN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DEB REINER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANNE RUSSELL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KARL SPRULES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRIAN TIBBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSH TRUSLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHANDRA VASSER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVE WALTON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EMILY WEISS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| O'NEAL WIGGINS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ERICA MITCHELL | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $230,268 |
| SUMMOR PENNINGTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $212,300 |
| COURTNEY BARLAR | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $176,955 |
| LORI SHINTON | CHIEF VOLUNTEERISM OFFICER | 40 | $168,263 |
| ANGELA STACY | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 40 | $164,705 |
| JASON MILLER | DIRECTOR, IT | 40 | $135,093 |
| TRACEY DILL | SR. DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $128,759 |
| KIM BUNDY | SR. DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP GIVING | 40 | $121,578 |
| NIKI EASLEY | DIRECTOR, RYAN WHITE | 40 | $120,897 |
| MATT LIM | DIRECTOR, FINANCE | 40 | $116,029 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025-2027 Community Impact Funding Announcement:**
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces 2025-2027 Community Impact FundingUnited Way of Greater Nashville announced its 2025-2027 Community Impact Funding cycle, allocating $7.5 million to support 184 nonprofit partner agencies, including 40 newly-funded partners.
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces Next Round of Winter Storm Recovery**Winter Storm Recovery Funding:**
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces Next Round of Winter Storm RecoveryThe organization announced additional rounds of winter storm recovery funding to support community recovery efforts.
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces Next Round of Winter Storm Recovery**Wells Fargo Grant:**
United Way of Greater Nashville was awarded a $300,000 grant from Wells Fargo for financial empowerment center initiatives.
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces Next Round of Winter Storm Recovery**VITA Free Tax Preparation:**
The organization operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offering free tax preparation and filing for households with incomes of $84,000 or less, generating over $10.3 million in tax refunds and EITC credits for families served.
**Program Outcomes:**
Education: 95% of pre-K children enrolled in Read to Succeed assessed as kindergarten ready
Financial Stability: 9,712 families benefitted from free tax preparation services
Health: Over 28,000 individuals improved physical or mental health through various programs
Overall Impact: Programs serve over 116,000 low-income and vulnerable children and adults
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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