United Way · Abingdon, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of Southwest Virginia Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $1.7M · 1 in Unicoi County
- Typical grant
- $31K to $128K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $51K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time 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?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $4.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | $1.7M | 5 |
| 2023 | $305K | — | 0 |
How to apply
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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
Tennessee organizations it funded
Unicoi County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Unicoi County | Erwin, Unicoi County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $31K |
| United Way of East Tennessee Highlands | Johnson City, Washington County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $1.5M |
| United Way of Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $128K |
| United Way of Sevier County | Sevierville, Sevier County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $51K |
| United Way of Hamblen County | Morristown, Hamblen County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $19K |
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