United Way · Lake Charles, LA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $16K
- Typical grant
- $16K to $16K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $16K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 29 grants outside Tennessee
- 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 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $16K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $20K | 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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- Denise DurelPresidentchief executive officer
- Jennifer DimasDirector of finance
- Wendy AguillardDirector
- Jaine FrugeDirector
- Debra LastrapesDirector
- Stitch GuilloryDirector
- Joanne SovereignDirector
- Jason Van MetreDirector
- Marcie MichalkoDirector
- Tanya GaudetDirector
- James McgeeDirector
- Billy VincentDirector
- Patricia PrebulaDirector
- Paige ClaytonDirector
- Tony GuilloryDirector
- Shana ScalesDirector
- Scot TylerMember at large
- Stephen DwightPast chair
- Missy AmidonVice chair
- Barry BrownTreasurer
- Jason MartinezMember at large
- Marvin LubinMember at large
- Curtis BrescherChair
- Nate KellerSecretary
- Kevin LacyVice 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
- To support program funded by uw
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To support program funded by UW | $16K |
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