United Way · Abingdon, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of Southwest Virginia Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $1.7 million to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Greene County. A typical grant was $31,120 to $128,214. Most often for: “Hurricane helene disaster relief”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $1.7 million · 1 in Greene County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $31,120 to $128,214 (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 $50,806, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Sevier County, Unicoi County · plus 17 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $4.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | $1.7M | 5 |
| 2023 | $305K | — | 0 |
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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- Stacey ElyDirector
- Brendan McsheehyDirector- secretary
- Kristen WestoverDirector- chair
- Alan Jones JrDirector- treasurer
- Philip AltizerDirector
- Katie ThompsonDirector
- Todd AsburyDirector
- Cameron BellDirector
- Haskel BledsoeDirector
- Kalen HunterDirector- development committee chair
- Andre RichmondDirector
- Aj RobinsonDirector
- Paula Dawson-DownsDirector
- Donna HenryDirector- comp and benefits committee chair
- Dennis CarterDirector
- Whitney CzelusniakDirector
- Chad WhittingtonDirector
- Heather NicholsonDirector
- Megan ParksExecutive 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
- Hurricane helene disaster relief (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
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
Greene 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 Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $128K |
| United Way of East Tennessee Highlands | Johnson City, Washington County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $1.5M |
| United Way of Sevier County | Sevierville, Sevier County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $51K |
| United Way of Unicoi County | Erwin, Unicoi County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $31K |
| United Way of Hamblen County | Morristown, Hamblen County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $19K |
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