United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks
United Way of West Tennessee is a public charity based in Jackson, Tennessee. It brings people and resources together to strengthen communities across a 15-county West Tennessee service area, supporting programs in health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency.
United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,086,974
- +36.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,856,381
- +102.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $134,599
- +1558.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,081,958
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks
- Review Cycle
- February 27, 2026 (past cycle).
- Deadline
- February 27, 2026 (past cycle).
- Contact
Mailing address: 470 N Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305
Website: https://uwwt.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The service area comprises 15 counties in West Tennessee: Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Madison, McNairy, and Weakley. Community Impact Grant programs must impact at least one of these counties.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 46 grants totaling $936K.
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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 | $4,086,974 | $4,856,381 | $4,081,958 | — | — | $134,599 |
| 2024 | $2,998,228 | $2,396,277 | $2,822,068 | — | — | $8,114 |
| 2023 | $3,005,239 | $1,910,212 | $1,979,281 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,105,354 | $1,636,803 | $1,611,393 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,084,336 | $1,854,668 | $1,548,002 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,792,865 | $1,616,649 | $1,451,734 | $936,058 | 46 | $89,777 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the organization’s 2023 filing is to “improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Its website describes four areas of work: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
The Community Impact Grant supports programs—not general operations—in those areas. Examples include health access, food security, mental health support, childcare, literacy, workforce development, financial education, emergency assistance, and disaster recovery. The organization says its mission includes assisting and supporting organizations that actively serve the ALICE population.
Past recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Star Center Inc described its mission as providing training, education, and support services for people with disabilities, their families, and professionals. The Scarlet Rope Project described its mission as providing a safe place for healing and restoration to survivors of sex trafficking. Area Relief Ministries described its work as providing emergency social services and helping people experiencing homelessness attain self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
The organization’s Community Impact Grant is for program expenses, including staff, activities, and other needs specific to the program. Eligible programs must have operated for at least one year, serve at least one county in the service area, and align with at least one of the four impact areas. Eligible organizations must demonstrate 501(c)(3) status and meet Tennessee nonprofit requirements, including proof of state charitable solicitation approval.
The latest listed cycle covered July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. Its application deadline was February 27, 2026, which has passed. The listed process included required agency training, application review by a volunteer panel, volunteer allocation meetings, and allocation approval by the board. The available information does not specify application materials.
The organization’s website reports 57 programs funded and $1,953,045 in funds secured for 2025–2026. Those figures are not identified as a count or total of grants awarded. Separately, the filing data lists zero grants for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2020, listed recipients included Star Center Inc ($23,527), Hands Up Preschool Inc ($14,843), the Scarlet Rope Project ($14,009), and Area Relief Ministries ($8,128).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lauren Cino as interim CEO; Mayor Bill Rawls as chair; Mayor John Holden as past chair; Janice Epperson as chair elect; Jill Holland as secretary; and John Tucker as vice chair.
United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks is led by Lauren Cino, Interim CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Cino
Interim CEO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Tucker
V Chair
Board Member → V Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mayor Bill Rawls
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Janice Epperson
Chair Elect
Vc- Communications → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mayor John Holden
Past Chair
Chair - Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jill Holland
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Matthew Marshall (2021–2024) — CEO & President
- Former: Joseph Butler (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Leigh Anne Bentley (2020–2023) — Pastchair
- Former: Braxton Williams (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Kelli Deere (2020–2022) — Vice Chair-C
- Former: Becky White (2020–2021) — Vice Chair-C
- Former: Gem Bell (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Versie Hamlett (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Aaron Tiede (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Rawls (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bryan Sparks (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Charley Deal (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Roth (2020) — Vc-Endowment
- Former: Henry Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jake Bynum (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Holden (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Cook (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Marshall (2020) — President
- Former: Mike Overbey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Smothers (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Reba Celsor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stuart Hirstein (2020) — Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks
How large is United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks?
United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks fund?
The mission stated in the organization’s 2023 filing is to “improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Its website describes four areas of work: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks?
United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwwt.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks make grants?
The service area comprises 15 counties in West Tennessee: Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Madison, McNairy, and Weakley. Community Impact Grant programs must impact at least one of these counties.
What is United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks's EIN?
United Way of West Tennesseinc Starks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0590257. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
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