United Way · Memphis
United Way of the Mid South
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 57 totaling $3.8M
- Typical grant
- $8,732 to $87K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $31K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Fayette County, Davidson County, Tipton County, Madison County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $3.8M | 57 |
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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- Dr Kenneth S RobinsonPresident &
- Gia StokesCfo
- Angelia AllenVp strategic
- Cynthia GrahamCmdo
- Jarvis HarrisVp of it, op
- Kevin BradshawBoard member
- Darrell CobbinsChairman
- Martia BrownBoard member
- Reggie CrenshawBoard member
- Rebecca CullisonBoard member
- John DanielBoard member
- Jon Paul DavisBoard member
- Tammy Alexander-EppsBoard member
- Brett HarrisBoard member
- Scott HendricksBoard member
- Evan IversonBoard member
- Mary Ann JacksonSecretary/co
- MelanieakellerBoard member
- Doug McgowenBoard member
- David MayInvestment c
- Jean M MortonUwms board c
- Niqualus NibleyBoard member
- Jeff PetersonBoard member
- John PetteyTocqueville
- Josh PoagBoard member
- Ayoka PondBoard member
- Erin PryorBoard member
- Beverly RobertsonBoard member
- Leticia TownsMarketing &
- Keith TownsendBoard member
- Kevin WoodsPublic polic
- Richard WrightTreasurer/fi
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- See sch o
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meritan | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $378K |
| Porter-Leath Children's Center | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $331K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $265K |
| Knowledge Quest | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $255K |
| Salvation Army | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $217K |
| Alpha Omega Veterans Services | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $204K |
| American Red Cross Mid South Chapt | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $172K |
| Goodwill Homes Community Services | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $152K |
| YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $138K |
| Alliance Heathcare Services | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $137K |
| Grace House of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $132K |
| Memphis Recovery Centers Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $111K |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $96K |
| Hope House | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $95K |
| Memphis Crisis Center | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $87K |
| Memphis Urban League | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $79K |
| YWCA | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $71K |
| Catholic Charities of West TN | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $67K |
| Kindred Place | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $63K |
| Latino Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $58K |
| Lincjoblinc-Library Information Ce | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $58K |
| Friends for Life | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $52K |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $52K |
| Synergy Treatment Centers | Memphis, Shelby County | See sch o | $49K |
| Tennessee Poison Center | Nashville, Davidson County | See sch o | $41K |
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