United Way · Lebanon
United Way of Wilson County & the Upper Cumberland
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 28 totaling $206,158 · 6 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $9,637 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Wilson County, Davidson County, Putnam County, Williamson County, Overton County, Cumberland County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 4% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 28.
- Total giving that year
- $282,560
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283K | $206K | 28 |
| 2023 | $338K | $252K | 28 |
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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- Wes DuganDirector
- Dorie MitchellDirector
- John FoutchDirector
- Robin VanceDirector
- Wes TaylorDirector
- Angela KneeDirector
- Jennifer PittsExecutive director
- Labraunya HortonChair
- Debbie LoweFinance chair
- Roger WellsUpper cumberland chair
- Sarah DavenportSecretary
- Ryan WoodallVice-chair
- Shelley GardnerLegal chair
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
- Designated
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Cumberland Hra | Nashville, Davidson County | Designated | $17K |
| Stars Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Designated | $17K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | Designated | $15K |
| Reststop Ministries | Hermitage, Davidson County | Designated | $11K |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Designated | $10K |
| Girl Scouts of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Designated | — |
| Wilson County Community Help Center | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $18K |
| Josephs Store House | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $15K |
| Lebanon Senior Citizens Center | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $11K |
| Cedarcroft Home Inc. | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $10K |
| The Salvation Army of Wilson County | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $10K |
| Wilson County Casa | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $10K |
| Easterseals TN | Brentwood, Williamson County | Designated | $10K |
| Helping Hands of Putnam County TN | Cookeville, Putnam County | Designated | $9,950 |
| Wilson County Civic League | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $9,637 |
| Cookeville Rescue Mission | Cookeville, Putnam County | Designated | $9,204 |
| Wilson Books From Birth | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $9,167 |
| Adult Education Advisory | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | $8,000 |
| Mannas Hana | Cookeville, Putnam County | Designated | $6,060 |
| Mt Juliet Help Center | Mount Juliet, Wilson County | Designated | — |
| Child Advocacy Ctr 15th Judicial | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | — |
| Prospect Inc. | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | — |
| Senior Citizens Awareness Network | Lebanon, Wilson County | Designated | — |
| Restoration Community Outreach | Mount Juliet, Wilson County | Designated | — |
| Charis Health Center | Mount Juliet, Wilson County | Designated | — |
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