United Way of Unicoi County
United Way of Unicoi County is a public charity based in Erwin, Tennessee, formed in 1946. It provides economic assistance to agencies that further its stated mission of improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.
United Way of Unicoi County at a glance
In short: United Way of Unicoi County gave $842K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $842,474
- +438.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,165
- +43.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $698,622
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Unicoi County
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 343, Erwin, TN 37650
Phone: (423) 743-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Unicoi County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church ($534K). Together the top 10 received $802K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. Listed recipients include organizations in Erwin and Unicoi, Tennessee, as well as Kingsport, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Unicoi County gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2024) to $842K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $842K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church Erwin, TN | — | $534,405 |
| Unicoi County Family YMCA Erwin, TN | — | $84,169 |
| Erwin Utilities Good Samaritan Fund Erwin, TN | — | $30,000 |
| Clinchfield Senior Adult Center Erwin, TN | — | $29,500 |
| Col JF Toney Memorial Library Erwin, TN | — | $25,000 |
| Unicoi County Search & Rescue Erwin, TN | — | $25,000 |
| Unicoi County Animal Shelter Erwin, TN | — | $25,000 |
| Chips Inc Erwin, TN | — | $20,000 |
| Riverview Baptist Church Erwin, TN | — | $15,000 |
| Unicoi County Board of Education Erwin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $698,622 | $193,313 | $884,548 | $842,474 | 15 | $11,291 |
| 2024 | $1,289,413 | $1,238,194 | $171,540 | $156,400 | 4 | $3,650 |
| 2023 | $365,080 | $159,485 | $156,491 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $331,766 | $136,404 | $128,709 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $326,571 | $142,197 | $139,951 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $322,598 | $187,859 | $152,650 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its purpose is to facilitate a better quality of life within Unicoi County by providing economic assistance to agencies that further the United Way mission in the community. Its filing describes its program as providing assistance to agencies working to improve lives by mobilizing community care.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Unicoi County Search & Rescue says its mission is to save lives through search and rescue operations, preparedness, teamwork, and outdoor-safety education. Holston Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Unicoi County reported 15 grants totaling $842,474. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $534,405, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest listed grants included $534,405 to Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church, $84,169 to Unicoi County Family YMCA, $30,000 to Erwin Utilities Good Samaritan Fund, and $29,500 to Clinchfield Senior Adult Center. Other listed recipients included Col JF Toney Memorial Library and Unicoi County Search & Rescue, each receiving $25,000; Unicoi County Animal Shelter, $25,000; CHIPS Inc, $20,000; and Riverview Baptist Church, $15,000. Holston Habitat for Humanity received $7,400 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Erickson as president; Kristen Allen as vice-president; Rob Stromberg as secretary; and Dennis Bokemeier as treasurer. Directors listed are Janet Ayers, Lee Brown, Frank Cooke, K Gallen, Debra Greene, and Jennifer Harah.
United Way of Unicoi County is led by David Erickson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Erickson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn McAmis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Greene
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Cooke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Ayers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Higgins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Harah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amie Hutchison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K. Gallen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Stromberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Dennis Bokemeier
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Allen
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Logan Engle (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Chambers (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Regina Harrell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Russell Brackins (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Loveland Hobson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jo-Ann Cole (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Rob Stromberg (Secretary/Fi).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Unicoi County
How much does United Way of Unicoi County give each year?
United Way of Unicoi County gave $842K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $156K across 4 grants.
What is United Way of Unicoi County's typical grant size?
United Way of Unicoi County's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $56,165, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Unicoi County give grants?
United Way of Unicoi County gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Erwin, TN (12 grants) and Kingsport, TN (2 grants).
Who are United Way of Unicoi County's largest grantees?
United Way of Unicoi County's largest 2025 grantees include Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church ($534,405), Unicoi County Family YMCA ($84,169) and Erwin Utilities Good Samaritan Fund ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Unicoi County?
United Way of Unicoi County reported $699K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What does United Way of Unicoi County fund?
The organization states that its purpose is to facilitate a better quality of life within Unicoi County by providing economic assistance to agencies that further the United Way mission in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Unicoi County?
United Way of Unicoi County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Unicoi County's EIN?
United Way of Unicoi County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6048193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of Unicoi County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-unicoi-county-morg_26c6a1612e494efc84951e8544beffff
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