United Way of South Central Tennessee
United Way of South Central Tennessee is a nonprofit organization established in 1956 that operates as a federated fund and public charity. Based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the organization serves as a community solutions leader focused on mobilizing resources and partnerships to address critical social issues. The organization maintains offices in Murfreesboro and Tullahoma.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$700K
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
48
+92.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-54.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve lives by advancing opportunities for education, health, and financial stability for all.
Vision: To be the primary community solutions leader for human services.
The organization focuses on three core impact areas:
- Education
- Health
- Financial Stability (Income)
Grantmaking
United Way of South Central Tennessee distributes investment grants to nonprofit organizations addressing its priority areas. In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the organization awarded $877,722 in investment grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of South Central Tennessee serves seven counties:
- Bedford County
- Cannon County
- Coffee County
- Lincoln County
- Moore County
- Rutherford County
- Warren County
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2025 (as of June 1, 2025):
- Total Revenues: $3,424,531
- Total Expenses: $3,108,299
- Total Assets: $3,716,131
- Staff: 26 employees
Organization Details:
- EIN: 58-1341880
- IRS Ruling Year: 1979
- 501(c)(3) Status: Confirmed
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,716,131 | $3,508,108 | $3,608,385 |
| Revenue | $3,424,531 | $2,588,743 | $2,636,789 |
| Expenses | $3,108,299 | $2,687,256 | $2,623,887 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $93,121 | $53,375 | $45,277 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
160 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
- Rachel Holder - President
- Ashley Abraham - Regional Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE CARMACK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CASEY RAINEY | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN HERALD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGAN HENLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KASEY TALBOTT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASON KING | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE SIMMONS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEB THOMPSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI WILLIAMS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES EVANS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBIN SEAY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GLORIA BONNER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK CAMMACK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRED HALFPAP | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID WOMACK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES CALDER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY WRIGHT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY STEARNS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRANCELA SALAS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LATONYA WYNNE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS RODDY | FINANCE CHAIR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TREY DUKE III | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY WILDER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RONALD ROBERTS | BOARD CHAIR ELECT/SECRETAR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MCCARROLL JR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDON DOYLE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YOLANDA GREENE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIANE TURNHAM | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN SWANN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $94,093 |
| STAN JACKSON | VP FINANCE AND ADMINISTRAT | 40 | $107,207 |
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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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