UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA

EIN: 620565962 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$10,826,715
Total Expenses
$11,687,249
Total Assets
$29,616,774
Net Assets
$24,770,367
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1922
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
LESLEY SCEARCE
Phone
4237520300
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA, founded in 1922, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $10.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $24.8M represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES IN BUILDING A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,978,729
Program Service Revenue $736,484
Investment Income $537,921
Other Revenue $573,581
TOTAL REVENUE $10,826,715

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,129,013
Salaries & Benefits $3,892,109
Fundraising Expenses $1,531,835
Program Expenses $8,797,854
Other Expenses $2,666,127
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,687,249

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,826,715 $11,872,512 -0.1%
Expenses $11,687,249 $10,855,072 +0.1%
Net Income $-860,534 $1,017,440 -1.8%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
52
Volunteers
2399

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
2
$421,568
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LESLEY SCEARCE PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0
Officer
$224,671 $38,405 $263,076
ABBY GARRISON VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Highest
$135,835 $31,064 $166,899
SUZY ANTHONY VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS 40.0
Officer
$146,509 $11,983 $158,492
TERRAN ANDERSON VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Highest
$135,841 $10,839 $146,680
PERCY GARCIA-ROSELL SENIOR DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$113,968 $29,589 $143,557
JAY DALE CHAIR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN JONES CHAIR ELECT 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDNA VARNER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANIE MANSUETO TREASURER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI DUNGAN SECRETARY 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALTHEA JONES MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA JELKS MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA GARCIA MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARON HERDELIN-DOHERTY MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALYA QUALLS WHITE MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEJUAN JORDAN MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIONNE JENKINS MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CATANZARO JR MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN SMITH MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA RUSSELL MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULO HUTSON MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSS BLAKELY MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOBY SHELTON MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM RICE MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $10,826,715 $11,687,249 $29,616,774 $-860,534
2023 $11,872,512 $10,855,072 $30,870,044 $1,017,440
2023 $11,872,512 $10,855,072 $30,870,044 $1,017,440
2022 $9,851,005 $10,854,920 $28,378,228 $-1,003,915
2021 $10,064,762 $9,991,522 $32,758,586 $73,240
2020 $8,634,637 $10,007,052 $27,460,680 $-1,372,415
2019 $9,905,977 $14,750,519 $28,674,152 $-4,844,542
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