Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Geographic Scope: Wilson County and Upper Cumberland region, Tennessee

United Way provides funding to partner agencies that deliver programs and services aligned with United Way's mission in the areas of education, financial stability, and health. The organization funds a wide range of nonprofit organizations addressing community needs including child advocacy, adult education, healthcare, food security, senior services, youth development, and emergency assistance.

Partner Agencies Funded: United Way funds numerous local nonprofit organizations and programs including:

  • 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center
  • Adult Education Advisory Council of Wilson County
  • Cedarcroft Home
  • Charis Health Center
  • Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation Screening Programs
  • Cookeville Rescue Mission
  • Easter Seals TN - Prospect
  • Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee
  • Exchange Club Stephens Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
  • Haven of Hope of Dekalb County
  • Helping Hands of Putnam County
  • Homework Hotline
  • Joseph's Storehouse
  • Lebanon Senior Citizens Center
  • Lighthouse Christian Camp, Inc.
  • Manna's Hana Riding Center
  • Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency (Homemaker, Meals on Wheels, Ombudsman Program)
  • Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America
  • Mt. Juliet Help Center
  • Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center
  • Mustard Seed Ranch
  • Putnam Education Partnership (PEP) - Backpack Program
  • Rest Stop Ministries
  • Restoration Community Outreach
  • Salvation Army of Wilson County (Lake Street Learning Center, Center of Hope)
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee - Wilson County Backpack Program
  • Smithville Lions Club
  • Southern STARRS, Inc.
  • STARS - Kids on the Block and Student Assistance Program
  • Tennessee Poison Center
  • Wilson Books from Birth
  • Wilson County CASA
  • Wilson County Civic League
  • Wilson County Community Help Center
  • Wilson County Emergency Services Rehab Association - Rehab 23

Contact Information:

  • Address: 216 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087
  • Phone: (615) 443-1871

How to Apply

Application Process

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Contact for More Information:

  • Phone: (615) 443-1871
  • Address: 216 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087

What United Way of Wilson County & the Upper Cumberland actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
18
Total given
$206K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$6,060–$18K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Lebanon, TN; Nashville, TN; Cookeville, TN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 6% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Wilson County Community Help Center · Lebanon, TN

    Designated

    $18K

  • Mid Cumberland HRA · Nashville, TN

    Designated

    $17K

  • Stars Nashville · Nashville, TN

    Designated

    $17K

  • Second Harvest Food Bank · Nashville, TN

    Designated

    $15K

  • Josephs Store House · Lebanon, TN

    Designated

    $15K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Food security
  • Seniors
  • Youth programs
  • Child welfare
  • Human services

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