UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH

EIN: 561010742 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MEMPHIS, TN

Total Revenue
$17,174,330
Total Expenses
$17,632,434
Total Assets
$18,058,555
Net Assets
$12,739,599
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Tomeka Wigginton
Phone
9014334300
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $17.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Form 990 - Organization's Mission or Most Significant Activities The mission of United Way of the Mid-South is to improve the quality of life for Mid-Southerners by mobilizing and aligning community resources to address priority issues. Since 1923, United Way of the Mid-South delivers services, funds agencies and programs, and builds community capacity to support the economic mobility of Mid-Southerners. Our mission-driven programs and grantmaking support a healthy and resilient community. United Way offers funders, collaborators, partners, donors, and volunteers the ability to support Mid-South communities through their financial contributions and their commitment to engagement, advocacy, and volunteerism.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,542,203
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $630,927
Other Revenue $1,200
TOTAL REVENUE $17,174,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,864,361
Salaries & Benefits $5,534,499
Fundraising Expenses $556,886
Program Expenses $15,522,365
Other Expenses $9,233,574
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,632,434

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,174,330 $11,885,491 +0.4%
Expenses $17,632,434 $14,669,734 +0.2%
Net Income $-458,104 $-2,784,243 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
28
Employees
91
Volunteers
350

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$575,391
Total Directors
31
$10,301
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tomeka Hart Wigginton President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$10,301 $0 $10,301
Reginald S Boyce Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Bradshaw Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Bricken Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martia Brown Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrell Cobbins Chairman 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reggie Crenshaw Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Cullison Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Daniel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Paul Davis Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tammy Alexander-Epps Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Harris Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Hendricks Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Evan Iverson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Jackson Secretary/Counsel 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie A Keller Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug McGowen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David May Investment Committee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Miller Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Niqualus Nibley Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Peterson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Poag Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ayoka Pond Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Pryor Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beverly Robertson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leticia Towns Marketing & Communic 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Townsend Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Woods Public Policy Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Wright Treasurer/Finance Ch 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Morton Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Pettey Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angelia Allen VP Strategic Develop 40.00
Officer
$152,608 $35,420 $188,028
Cynthia Graham CMDO 40.00
Officer
$145,506 $40,902 $186,408
Jarvis Harris VP of IT, Ops & Data 40.00
Officer
$143,947 $46,707 $190,654
Carolyn McCormick Chief Marketing & Engagement 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth S Robinson President & CEO (former) 40.00
$195,406 $45,592 $240,998
Gia Stokes CFO (former) 40.00
$158,740 $48,054 $206,794
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $17,174,330 $17,632,434 $18,058,555 $-458,104
2024 $11,885,491 $14,669,734 $17,051,794 $-2,784,243
2023 $10,774,905 $11,582,953 $17,002,321 $-808,048
2022 $10,736,980 $11,541,479 $15,939,575 $-804,499
2021 $19,940,009 $13,095,225 $20,089,200 $6,844,784
2020 $17,907,730 $18,634,720 $13,120,964 $-726,990
2019 $17,784,903 $19,522,683 $14,673,185 $-1,737,780
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