United Way of Obion County
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United Way of Obion County at a glance
In short: United Way of Obion County reported $45K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $44,998 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +69.8% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $99,185
- -6.0% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $60,892
- -12.1% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $1,926
- -6.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $67,270
- -8.9% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Obion County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How United Way of Obion County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it reported $45K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Obion County Rescue Squad Union City, TN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Eddie Cox Senior Center Union City, TN | Operations | $8,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Union City, TN | Operations | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $99,185 | $60,892 | $67,270 | $44,998 | Total only | $1,926 |
| 2025 | $105,563 | $69,304 | $73,850 | $26,500 | 3 | $2,065 |
| 2024 | $110,109 | $76,123 | $91,498 | $30,000 | 3 | $2,632 |
| 2023 | $125,484 | $291,047 | $257,419 | $9,000 | 1 | $320 |
| 2022 | $91,856 | $59,545 | $74,911 | $23,600 | 3 | $43 |
| 2021 | $107,222 | $75,854 | $68,930 | — | — | $42 |
| 2020 | $100,298 | $73,586 | $73,601 | $25,500 | 3 | $335 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Obion County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Obion County is a public charity, based in Union City, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $45K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Obion County is led by Michelle Creswell, Secretary & Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michelle Creswell
Secretary & Executive Director
Secretary & Executive → Secretary & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2025) → $18K (2026)
Benjamin Beard
President
Board Member → President, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Andy Gibson
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Peery
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Stokes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Dozier
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Stokes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kendrick Hardin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Baggett
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2025
President → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucas Flood
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melvin Dowell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tyler Bolton
Board Member
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Beth Kersey
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Teena Jarmon
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Michelle Bing (2020–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Tanner (2023–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Jowers (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bradley Harris (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Billingsley (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beth McManus (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Joiner (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jacob Crowe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Regan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Keeling (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Betts (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kayla Baggett (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kurt Baggett (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Higgenbotham (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tim York (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emmalee Dill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kara Nicodemus (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $18K, to Michelle Creswell (Secretary/Exec Dir).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Obion County
How much does United Way of Obion County give each year?
United Way of Obion County reported $45K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
How large is United Way of Obion County?
United Way of Obion County reported $99K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61K.
Where does United Way of Obion County operate?
United Way of Obion County has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is United Way of Obion County's EIN?
United Way of Obion County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0759210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 19, 2026)
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