United Way · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $14K
- Typical grant
- $14K to $14K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $14K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 209 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): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $11.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.4M | $14K | 1 |
| 2023 | $12.6M | — | 0 |
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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- Bill CurrensBoard chair
- Ron MessengerVice chair
- Hank AlstonCabarrus county chair
- Lula JacksonAnson county chair
- Rhett BrownUnion county chair
- Joe WallFinance chair
- Avaleen Crawford WilliamsFinance vice chair
- Cathy CampbellCampaign chair
- Hendrick EllisCampaign vice chair
- Brian MiddletonCommunity impact chair
- Loretta AyersBoard director
- Michael BryantBoard director
- John FaggBoard director
- Beau FisherBoard director
- Sil GanzoPartner agency rep
- Mitch GibsonBoard director
- Keith GiddensBoard director
- Michele JulianaAscend agency rep
- Heather KesnerBoard director
- Michael MartinoBoard director
- Raj NatarajanPast board chair
- Michael J O'learyBoard director
- Todd PearceBoard director
- Will PittsBoard director
- Marcel SolomonVolunteer advisory rep
- Heather TamolBoard director
- Dennis WilliamsBoard director
- Laura Yates ClarkPresident/ceo (thru 6/24)
- Kathryn Firmin-SellersInterim president /ceo (as of 7/24)
- Clint HillChief develop. officer (thru 3/25)
- Leanne SkipperInt. chief dev. officer (as of 3/25)
- Kendra GreenChief admin. officer (as of 7/24)
- Jamese IvyChief impact officer (as of 7/24)
- Robert WilkinsonDirector of finance (thru 8/2024)
- O'shauna HunterDirector of housing solutions
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 designated (and 3rd party) for general support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donor designated (and 3rd party) for general support | $14K |
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