United Way · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of Central Indiana Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $27,256 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $6,792 to $13,372. Most often for: “Donor Choice”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $27,256 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $6,792 to $13,372 (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 $7,092, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Knox County, Davidson County · plus 366 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $41.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.8M | $27K | 3 |
| 2023 | $41.9M | $17K | 2 |
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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- Dick HesterTreasurer & secretary
- Fred PaynePresident and ceo
- Jeff HarrisonChair
- Amanda BonillaDirector
- Andre FranklinDirector
- Andrew MichieDirector
- Ann MerkelDirector
- Brian GarrisonDirector
- Bryan MillsDirector
- Chris LoweryDirector
- Christopher BarneyDirector
- Daniel DiehlDirector
- Deborah DanielsDirector
- Dennis AndresDirector
- Denny SponselDirector
- Denny StephensDirector (beg 08/01/24)
- Diana NoltingDirector
- Geoff GaileyDirector
- Grace FindleyDirector
- Greg PembertonDirector
- James StarbuckDirector
- Jason EckerleDirector
- Jean WojtowiczDirector
- Jeb BannerDirector
- Jennifer PingDirector
- Jeremy BuchananDirector
- Jimmie McmillianDirector
- Johna NortonDirector
- Joseph Smith JrDirector
- Julie SingerDirector
- Kalen JacksonDirector
- Kaye VitugDirector
- Ken BrittDirector
- Lauren JamesDirector
- Lisa HarrisDirector
- Mandy ParrisDirector
- Maria WileyDirector
- Marvin BladeDirector
- Mary BoelkeDirector
- Max HarperDirector
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 Choice (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Donor Choice | $13K |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Donor Choice | $7,092 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donor Choice | $6,792 |
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