United Way · Gulfport, MS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of South Mississippi
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $35K
- Typical grant
- $35K to $35K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $35K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County · plus 13 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
- $656K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $656K | $35K | 1 |
| 2023 | $906K | $35K | 1 |
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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- Greg CapranicaDirector
- Jennifer CainDirector
- Scott GregoryPast president
- Else' MariePresident
- Martha PolkSecretary
- Jase PayneDirector
- Lea BellonDirector
- Janell NolanVice president of volunteers & special projects
- Amy BatesonVice president of finance
- Brady PowersDirector
- David Duhe'Director
- Sean CourtneyDirector
- Nikki JohnsVice president of resource
- Kreg OverstreetDirector
- Ric WilliamsDirector
- R Lee FlowersDirector
- David QuigleyDirector
- Rick WilliamsDirector
- Shyra GallowayDirector
- James KaiglerPresident elect/vp community impact
- Thania CoyneDirector
- Conrad HamelDirector
- Kathy SpringerChief executive officer
- Kristin PearsonDirector of finance
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
- Books for children 0 - 5 yrs old
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollywood Foundationdolly Parton's Imagination Library | Pigeon Forge, Sevier County | Books for children 0 - 5 yrs old | $35K |
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