United Way · Athens
United Way of Mcminn and Meigs
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $484K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $53K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $34K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- McMinn County, Bradley County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $499K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $499K | $484K | 12 |
| 2023 | $521K | $508K | 14 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Nick BrakebillMember-at-large
- Greg MosesSecretary/treasurer
- Ashley BurrageDirector
- Porter ClarkDirector
- David IdolDirector
- Blake MccaslinChairman
- Scott OwensDirector
- Matt HarperPast chairman
- Jimmy MitchellDirector
- John MclainDirector
- Jackie NewmanVice chairman
- Joe BarnettDirector
- Jordan JohnstonDirector
- Rusty RollinsMember-at-large
- Karen RabyDirector
- Carter RunyanDirector
- Paige ZaboDirector
- Amy McdonaldDirector
- Lee MontgomeryDirector
- Alicia RoseExecutive director
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
- Partner agency
- Community grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Mcminn YMCA | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $131K |
| Good Faith Clinic | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $56K |
| Tri-County Center | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $53K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region-Meigs | Cleveland, Bradley County | Partner agency | $52K |
| The Hope Center | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $50K |
| Mcminn County Rescue Squad | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $38K |
| Mcminn Education Foundation | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $31K |
| Mcminn County Dept of Juvenile Justice | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $25K |
| Etowah Rescue Squad | Etowah, McMinn County | Partner agency | $15K |
| Etowah Senior Center | Etowah, McMinn County | Partner agency | $15K |
| Grace & Mercy Ministries | Athens, McMinn County | Partner agency | $11K |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, McMinn County | Community grant | $7,500 |
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