United Way · Scranton, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of Lackawanna
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $62,615
- Typical grant
- $62,615 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $62,615, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County · plus 38 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $2.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $63K | 1 |
| 2023 | $2M | $50K | 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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- Deb KolsovskyChairman
- Tj MurraySenior vice chairman
- Michael CordaroVice chairman resource development
- Dr Pat DunleavyVice chairman community impace
- Tom DonohueVice chairman community outreach
- Jim MirabelliTreasurer (to 1/2025)
- Dr Erin KeatingSecretary
- Anthony BantellBoard member
- Dr Marwan WafaBoard member
- Judge Michael BarrasseBoard member
- Jeff WittsBoard member
- Mike HanleyBoard member
- Randy WilliamsBoard member
- Peter MaierBoard member
- Jack Price EsqBoard member
- Sara McdonaldBoard member
- Jason KavulichBoard member
- Andrew Cutillo EsqBoard member
- John Holland EsqBoard member
- Margaret McnultyBoard member
- Alex FriedBoard member
- Steve GucciniBoard member
- Amy BurkeBoard member
- Stephanie VergnettiBoard member
- Francis CrowleyBoard member
- Matthew KnowlesTreasurer (from 3/2025)
- Jillian JonesBoard member
- Randy PalkoBoard member
- Timothy Maloney EsqBoard member
- Heather AckerBoard member
- Judy GrazianoHonorary lifetime member
- Gary DrapekPresident (to 2/2025)
- Angela BassanieddcpaPresident (from 2/2025)
- Jack R EvansSr vp / cfo (to 2/2025)
- Stephanie MillerVice president, community impact
- Barry SynderVp community marketing
- William CockerillAfl/cio community services liasion
- Matthew CerutiVp resource development
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
- To provide free books from the dolly parton's imagination library program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dollywood Foundation | Pigeon Forge, Sevier County | To provide free books from the dolly parton's imagination library program | $63K |
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