Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc
To engage employers, educators and community partners in creating a life-long learning environment in the upper cumberland that attracts and retains strong businesses as well as a diverse, talented workforce critical for sustaining a vibrant, growing and innovative economy.
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc at a glance
In short: Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $899K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,798,292
- -34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $899,146
- -34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $899,146
- Total assets
- $3,034,162
- -37.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Career Team LLC ($1.8M). Together the top 2 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Team LLC North Haven, CT | Employee training, child care, and transportation for workforce development and growth in the mid-cumberland area. | $1,751,791 |
| In the Door LLC Atlanta, GA | Employee training, child care, and transportation for workforce development and growth in the mid-cumberland area. | $46,501 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,034,162 | $3,068,857 | $3,184,945 | $1,798,292 | 2 |
| 2024 | $4,824,332 | $4,207,392 | $4,043,792 | $2,730,141 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,036,095 | $3,561,541 | $3,508,751 | $2,395,360 | 2 |
| 2022 | $601,122 | $3,404,539 | $3,320,770 | $1,987,195 | 2 |
| 2021 | $393,406 | $2,566,070 | $2,572,476 | $1,854,368 | 1 |
| 2020 | $538,511 | $2,500,935 | $2,531,309 | $1,610,839 | 1 |
About Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc
Based on IRS filings
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Cookeville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc is led by Becky Hull, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 31 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Becky Hull
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $72K (2025)
Bob Young
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Director, 2021
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Profant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Robbins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sherwood
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Franklin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Hogan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bell
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lane
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Huddleston
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Payne
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Regitko
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Austin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Cox
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Baucum
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Asher
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Speck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kosta Yepifantsev
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Allen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Christian
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Painter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris King
Fiscal Agent
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Zachary Davidson
Fiscal Agent
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$23K (2025)
Stacey Thorgensen
Fiscal Agent
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$14K (2025)
Randy Porter
Cleo
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Robert Scott (2020–2024) — Fiscal Agent
- Former: Ryan Barnhart (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Speck (2024) — Director
- Former: Dana Looper (2024) — Director
- Former: Darryl Lohorn (2024) — Fiscal Agent
- Former: Dow Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sean Monday (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Hunt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Mitchell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pete Story (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stacey Mills (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Tidcomb (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Bailey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cody Huddleston (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joshua Stone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kaitlin Salyer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Wright (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rickey Minton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Crook (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Candace Watson (2020) — Director
- Former: Georgena Wilson (2020) — Director
- Former: Harold Tolbert (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Breeden (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Dyer (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 $72K, to Becky Hull (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc
How much does Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc give each year?
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.7M across 2 grants.
How large is Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc?
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc?
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Cookeville, TN. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc operate?
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Georgia, Tennessee.
What is Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc's EIN?
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3661707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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