UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLEINC

EIN: 620475748 501(c)(3)

KNOXVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$17,432,568
Total Expenses
$16,932,549
Total Assets
$33,976,977
Net Assets
$32,389,069
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1922
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
CHRYSTAL ARMSTRONG BROWN
Phone
8655239131
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLEINC, founded in 1922, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $17.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

UWGK UNITES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND SOLVE SYSTEMIC ISSUES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,834,876

EDUCATION: WE BELIEVE ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO A STRONG START SO THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE. UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH PROMINENT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HAVE...

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EDUCATION: WE BELIEVE ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO A STRONG START SO THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE. UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH PROMINENT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HAVE IDENTIFIED AREAS IN WHICH SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO DEVELOP SUCCESS. THE EDUCATION GOALS WE HAVE SET WILL WORK TOWARD: HELPING CHILDREN BE READY TO ENTER SCHOOL, HELPING CHILDREN BE READY TO MOVE TO THE NEXT GRADE, AND MAKING SURE KIDS GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE OR A VOCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,451,616

ECONOMIC MOBILITY: AS MANY AS ONE-THIRD OF WORKING AMERICANS DO NOT EARN ENOUGH MONEY TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS.UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH PROMINENT COMMUNITY...

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ECONOMIC MOBILITY: AS MANY AS ONE-THIRD OF WORKING AMERICANS DO NOT EARN ENOUGH MONEY TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS.UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH PROMINENT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, HAVE IDENTIFIED AREAS IN WHICH SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO DEVELOP SUCCESS. THE INCOME NEEDS GOALS WE HAVE SET WILL PROMOTE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE BY HELPING: STABILIZE FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,657,586

HEALTH: WE BELIEVE HEALTH ENCOMPASSES BODY AND MIND. UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH PROMINENT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HAVE IDENTIFIED AREAS IN WHICH SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO...

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HEALTH: WE BELIEVE HEALTH ENCOMPASSES BODY AND MIND. UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONALS, ALONG WITH PROMINENT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HAVE IDENTIFIED AREAS IN WHICH SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO DEVELOP SUCCESS. THE HEALTH AND BASIC NEEDS GOALS WE HAVE SET WILL FOCUS ON: MATERNAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING, BASIC HEALTHCARE COVERAGE AND PREVENTION, AND HEALTHY YOUTH AND ADULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,916,050
Program Service Revenue $51,600
Investment Income $1,353,262
Other Revenue $111,656
TOTAL REVENUE $17,432,568

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,979,175
Salaries & Benefits $4,832,491
Fundraising Expenses $1,368,681
Program Expenses $14,045,569
Other Expenses $8,120,883
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,932,549

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,432,568 $14,556,420 +0.2%
Expenses $16,932,549 $17,941,660 -0.1%
Net Income $500,019 $-3,385,240 -1.1%
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
35
Independent Members
35
Employees
72
Volunteers
975

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
11
$538,675
Total Directors
37
$538,675
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLARENCE VAUGHN III BOARD CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON PARKS IMMEDIATE PA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM LAPINSKA TREASURER & N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNETTE LINDSTROM BRUN SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TOLSMA CAMPAIGN CHA N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOMMY DODSON TIP CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN READ OBI CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT RYERSON FORMER PRESI 40.00
Officer Director
$271,666 $0 $271,666
JAVIETTE SAMUEL GOVERNANCE C N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD SKELTON GENERAL COUN N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME BAGWELL BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY BENTON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BILLINGS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABE BOLAS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BROOKS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMIE COHORST BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA CONNER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DASAN DIX BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FOUNTAIN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH GRAY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HILL BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HUNT BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
NADIM JUBRAN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE KEASLING BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KUEHL BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LEE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY LYASH BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKENYA MIDDLEBROOK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS PARROTT BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONDE PLOWMAN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK ROTHERMEL BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACI TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KINSLEY ULIN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELIA WIGGINS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM WIRTZ BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE VALENTINE CFO 40.00
Officer Director
$135,494 $0 $135,494
CHRYSTAL ARMSTRONG BROWN PRESIDENT & 40.00
Officer Director
$131,515 $0 $131,515
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 $2,530,405 $3,706,318 $34,197,442 $-1,175,913
2025 $17,432,568 $16,932,549 $33,976,977 $500,019
2024 $14,556,420 $17,941,660 $34,167,195 $-3,385,240
2023 $11,081,611 $15,085,681 $34,996,082 $-4,004,070
2022 $10,173,426 $13,786,418 $44,188,764 $-3,612,992
2021 $21,398,017 $10,124,478 $44,119,213 $11,273,539
2020 $13,265,192 $8,169,661 $31,644,680 $5,095,531
2019 $11,526,914 $11,785,197 $33,234,325 $-258,283
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