United Way · Chattanooga
United Way of Greater Chattanooga
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 69 totaling $3.8 million · 58 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $21,689 to $64,542 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $31,299, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Macon County, Knox County, Davidson County, Maury County, Bradley County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 7% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 69.
- Total giving that year
- $4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4M | $3.8M | 69 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $3.9M | 71 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Lesley ScearcePresident & ceo
- Abby GarrisonVice president
- Suzy AnthonyVp finance & operations
- Terran AndersonVice president
- Jay DaleImmediate past bod chair
- Ken JonesBoard chair
- Edna VarnerMember
- Angela GarciaMember
- Baron Herdelin-DohertyMember
- Dalya Qualls WhiteMember
- Dejuan JordanMember
- Jim Catanzaro JrMember
- Paulo Hutson SolrzanoMember
- Tom RiceMember
- Katie HarbisonMember
- Bryan KellyMember
- Mike MckeeMember
- Bill RushMember
- Katy SpurlockMember
- Kirk WalkerMember
- Ben StaplesMember
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership for Families Children & Adults | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $276K |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $231K |
| Boys and Girls Club | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $199K |
| Girls Incorporated | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $182K |
| La Paz | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $156K |
| Signal Centers Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $138K |
| YMCA | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $126K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $110K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $109K |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $104K |
| Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $92K |
| The Bethlehem Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $82K |
| Chattanooga Goodwill Industries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $78K |
| The Aim Center Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $78K |
| Orange Grove Center Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $74K |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $74K |
| Habitat for Humanitychattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $65K |
| Montessori Elementary at Highland Park | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $60K |
| The Salvation Army | Soddy Daisy, Hamilton County | Program support | $60K |
| Boy Scouts of America - Cherokee Area Council | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $54K |
| Public Education Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $51K |
| Lifespring Community Health | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $50K |
| Girl Scouts Council of Southern Appalachians | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $49K |
| Chattanooga Autism Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $44K |
| First Things First | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $42K |
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