United Way · Allentown, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $45K
- Typical grant
- $6,969 to $38K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $23K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Monroe County · plus 370 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $21.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.2M | $45K | 2 |
| 2023 | $18.1M | $34K | 1 |
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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- Joe SavageBoard chair
- Dorota Gasienica-Kozak EsqImmediate past board chair
- Anne BaumBoard member
- Carol Birks EddBoard member
- Scott BlairBoard member
- Mike ButzBoard member
- Vicki DouleBoard member
- Veronica GonzalezBoard member
- Laurie Gostley HackettBoard member
- Matt GreenBoard member
- Trisha Higgins CpaBoard member
- Joane HockenburyBoard member
- James IrwinBoard member
- Dwayne JonesBoard member
- Erica MelendezBoard member
- Donald Outing PhdBoard member
- Tracy PiazzaBoard member
- Thomas RipsamBoard member
- Pete RuggieroBoard member
- Tyrone RussellBoard member
- Melanie Sanchez-JonesBoard member
- Jack Silva EddBoard member
- Jill WheelerBoard member
- David LewisImmediate past president
- Marci LeskoChief executive officer
- Kara MohsingerCfo and treasurer
- Paul Hurd JrChief philanthropy officer
- Jill PereiraVp, strategic partnerships
- Lauren ShanahanAvp, strategic initiatives
- Laura MchughChief engagement officer
- Erin ConnellyVp, impact
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
- Donor designated for general support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donor designated for general support | $38K |
| Sweetwater-Monroe County United Fd | Sweetwater, Monroe County | Donor designated for general support | $6,969 |
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