United Way · Morristown
United Way of Hamblen County Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 18 totaling $1.1 million · 1 in Sevier County
- Typical grant
- $15,000 to $80,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $23,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamblen County, Sullivan County, Knox County, Grainger County, Sevier County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1M | $1.1M | 18 |
| 2024 | $1.1M | $1.1M | 18 |
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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- Mike BestDirector
- Dan BlairDirector
- Lauren CarrollDirector
- Jim ClawsonDirector
- Hugh ClementDirector
- Tim ColeyDirector
- Justin CookPresident
- David CulvernDirector
- Susanne DeneauSecretary
- Andrew EllardDirector
- Terry FishburnDirector
- Christine GosserDirector
- Stan GreeneDirector
- Gregg HarrellDirector
- Shirley HoltDirector
- Chris HornTreasurer
- Scott KingtonDirector
- Ryan KragelDirector
- Gordon LintzDirector
- Sharon LoyDirector
- Beth Mcghee-FolsomDirector
- Noel MontepequeDirector
- Linda RainesDirector
- Jessica RichDirector
- Don RogersDirector
- Drew RoweVice preside
- Becky SkeltonDirector
- Carl StormsDirector
- John WallceDirector
- Tim WildDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Fund operations
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sevier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safespace | Sevierville, Sevier County | $15K | |
| M-H Centeral Services | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $290K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Morristown | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $186K |
| Girls Incorporated | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $140K |
| M-H Child Care Center | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $120K |
| Mats | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $80K |
| Morristown Rescue Squad | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $49K |
| Kingswood Home for Children | Bean Station, Grainger County | Fund operations | $30K |
| American Red Cross | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Fund operations | $27K |
| Mcnabb Center | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $25K |
| Senior Citizens Center | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $22K |
| Friends of Hospice | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $21K |
| Senior Citizens Home Assistance | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $19K |
| Stepping Out Inc. | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $18K |
| Boy Scouts-Great Smoky Mtn Council | Knoxville, Knox County | Fund operations | $15K |
| Rose Center | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $14K |
| Lakeway Casa | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $10K |
| Helping Hands Clinic | Morristown, Hamblen County | Fund operations | $10K |
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