United Way · Detroit, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $19,189
- Typical grant
- $6,276 to $12,913 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,594, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 358 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $82.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82.2M | $19K | 2 |
| 2023 | $64.2M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Maria DwyerDirector/secretary
- Luanne Thomas EwaldDirector/chair
- David ParentDirector/vice chair
- James RobinsonDirector/treasurer
- Lynda RossiDirector/secretary - part year
- Ed SiajeDirector/immediate past chair
- Tiffany AlbertDirector
- Orlando BaileyDirector - part year
- Erik BakkerDirector
- Lisa CawleyDirector
- Rich ChangDirector
- Wanda Cook-RobinsonDirector
- Steve DavisDirector
- Laura DickersonDirector
- Gregory DillDirector
- Bill EmersonDirector
- Tim FallonDirector
- Pancho HallDirector
- Sonia Hassan DugganDirector
- Ian HoganDirector - part year
- Jocelyn HowardDirector
- Kelle IlitchDirector
- Hassan JaberDirector
- Saunteel JenkinsDirector - part year
- John JohnsonDirector
- Harry KempDirector
- Nicole KontykoDirector
- Wendy Lewis JacksonDirector
- Debbie ManzanoDirector
- Alycia MeriweatherDirector
- Mark MorenoDirector
- Daryl NewmanDirector
- Richard PappasDirector
- Anup PopatDirector
- Michael ReinDirector
- Michael ReshaDirector - part year
- Angela ReyesDirector
- Melissa RoyDirector
- Kristin SmallwoodDirector
- Jennifer StafeilDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Designation (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metropolitan Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Designation | $13K |
| United Way of the Mid South | Memphis, Shelby County | Designation | $6,276 |
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