United Way · Maryville
United Way of Blount County
In 2024 it gave 26 grants worth $1.4 million to Tennessee groups, 7 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $23,000 to $73,500. Most often for: “Program oper cost”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 26 totaling $1.4 million · 7 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $23,000 to $73,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $35,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Blount County, Knox County, Anderson County, Loudon County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 8% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 26.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $1.4M | 26 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $1.4M | 26 |
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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- Jennifer WackerhagenPresident &
- Alyssa IknerFinancial of
- Caitlin DarrasChair
- Alex WillardChair elect
- Christi SaylesSecretary/tr
- Ann DrakeCampaign cha
- Renee PooleCommunity im
- Jaina CastroDirector at
- Keith EdmondsDirector at
- Bruce ApplegateBoard member
- Jennie BoundsBoard member
- Jennifer CoffinBoard member
- Amy CowdenBoard member
- Brandon EverhartBoard member
- Rosemary GarlandBoard member
- Ryan GoddardBoard member
- Stephanie JonesBoard member
- Andrea PopeBoard member
- Katie PowersBoard member
- Tracy QueenBoard member
- Chris RamseyBoard member
- Allen RathboneBoard member
- Deb SkylerBoard member
- Justin SmallBoard member
- Allison WilliamsonBoard member
- Susan ZeramboBoard member
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
- Program oper cost (25 grants)
- Program seed fdg (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 7 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 13 |
| $100,000 or more | 5 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcnabb Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $249K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Blount County | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $116K |
| Legal Aid of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $32K |
| Great Smoky Mtn Council Bsa | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $20K |
| The Florence Crittenton Agency | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $19K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $14K |
| East TN Kidney Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program oper cost | $14K |
| Haven House | Alcoa, Blount County | Program oper cost | $106K |
| Good Neighbors of Blount County | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $105K |
| Senior Citizens Home Assistance | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $100K |
| Blount County Community Action Agen | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $85K |
| Family Promise of Blount County | Alcoa, Blount County | Program oper cost | $74K |
| New Hope Children's Advocacy Center | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $69K |
| Trinity Health Ministries | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $60K |
| True Purpose Ministry | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $60K |
| Compassion Counseling | Maryville, Blount County | Program seed fdg | $47K |
| Blount County Habitat for Humanity | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $44K |
| Casa of the TN Heartland | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Program oper cost | $35K |
| Girls Inc. of TN Valley | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Program oper cost | $35K |
| Foothills Community Develop Corp | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $27K |
| Adult Education Fdn of Blount Co | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $26K |
| Gate-Gateway to Independence | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $25K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $24K |
| Ltvec - Birth to Three Program | Loudon, Loudon County | Program oper cost | $23K |
| A Place to Stay | Maryville, Blount County | Program oper cost | $19K |
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