United Ways of Tennessee
United Ways of Tennessee at a glance
In short: United Ways of Tennessee reported $13K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $12,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -90.8% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $479,536
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $308,603
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,329
- +2612.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $419,520
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Ways of Tennessee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How United Ways of Tennessee gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $173K (2022). In 2024 it reported $13K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of West TN Jackson, TN | Education Programs | $42,860 |
| United Way of Mid South Memphis, TN | Education Programs | $27,640 |
| United Way of Clinch-Powell Valley Oak Ridge, TN | Education Programs | $22,490 |
| United Way of Bristol TN-Va Bristal, TN | Education Programs | $20,930 |
| United Way of Greater Kingsport Inc Kingsport, TN | Education Programs | $14,930 |
| United Way of Hawkins County Rogersville, TN | Education Programs | $7,420 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $479,536 | $308,603 | $419,520 | $12,500 | Total only | $1,329 |
| 2023 | $562,386 | $454,707 | $494,627 | $136,270 | 6 | $49 |
| 2022 | $603,108 | $566,841 | $458,237 | $173,405 | 8 | $54 |
| 2021 | $490,185 | $336,636 | $275,881 | $7,500 | 1 | $73 |
| 2020 | $449,274 | $569,499 | $415,080 | $113,501 | 15 | $213 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Ways of Tennessee
Based on IRS filings
United Ways of Tennessee is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Murfreesboro, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $480K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $13K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Ways of Tennessee is led by Mary Graham, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Graham
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Naomi Asher
Chair
Education Chair → Chair-Elect, 2021
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lesley Scearce
Board Member
Chair-Elect → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Ryerson
Board Member
Governance → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charley Deal
Public Policy
Executive → Public Policy, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wackerhagen
Governance
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Katy Spurlock
Board Member
Education Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leslie Salling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lisa Cofer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matt Marshall
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Kennedy
Chair-Elect
Board Member → Chair-Elect, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tanya Mazzolini
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Art Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brian Straessle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stacey Langford
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Wendy Peay (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Dave Worland (2021) — Financial Stability Chair
- Former: Kelly Boutwell (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Valerie Guzman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Lenders (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Bradley Jackson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brett Sago (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Hassett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Hair (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Christine Ralph (2020) — Health Chair
- Former: Danelle Glasscock (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Funk (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda O' Neal (2020) — Executive
- Former: Lyle Ailshie (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Jenne (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Meagan Flippin (2020) — Resource Development Chair
- Former: Pam Bryant (2020) — Financial Stability Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Mary Graham (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Ways of Tennessee
How much does United Ways of Tennessee give each year?
United Ways of Tennessee reported $13K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $136K across 6 grants.
How large is United Ways of Tennessee?
United Ways of Tennessee reported $480K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $309K.
What is United Ways of Tennessee?
United Ways of Tennessee is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Murfreesboro, TN. It holds $480K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does United Ways of Tennessee operate?
United Ways of Tennessee has awarded grants in Tennessee, West Virginia.
What is United Ways of Tennessee's EIN?
United Ways of Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1773407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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