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Nonprofit · EIN 62-0475748

UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

Financials

$14.6M$17.9M2023$17.4M$16.9M2024$2.5M$3.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,530,405$3,706,318-$1,175,913$34,197,442$1,934,023$32,263,419
March 31, 2025990$17,432,568$16,932,549$500,019$33,976,977$1,587,908$32,389,069
March 31, 2024990$14,556,420$17,941,660-$3,385,240$34,167,195$2,405,774$31,761,421
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,360,784
of which government grants
$1,650,854
Program service revenue
$11,420
Investment income
$129,997
Net rental income
$28,204
Net gain from sales of assets
-$21,626
Other revenue
$28,204

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$740,965
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$112,952
Other salaries and wages
$895,060
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,245,269
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,280
Accounting fees
$4
Occupancy
$31,770
Travel
$3,538
Depreciation
$38,775
Program services (functional)
$2,972,024
Management and general (functional)
$375,405
Fundraising (functional)
$358,889

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,976,977
Total assets, end of year
$34,197,442
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,934,023
Net assets, end of year
$32,263,419
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,458,768
Net assets without donor restrictions
$29,374,154
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,889,265
Gross receipts
$2,552,031
Employees
72
Volunteers
975
Year formed
1922
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BLAKE VALENTINECFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$135,494
CHRYSTAL BROWNPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
40$131,515
CLARENCE VAUGHN IIIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BRANDON PARKSIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director
–$0
JIM LAPINSKATREASURER &
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANNETTE LINDSTROM BRUNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GREG GHEENCAMPAIGN CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GEORGE WALLACEMONDAY TRUST
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TOMMY DODSONTIP CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ERIN READOBI CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAVIETTE SAMUELGOVERNANCE C
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TODD SKELTONGENERAL COUN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAIME BAGWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TONY BENTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN BILLINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
22 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GABE BOLASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN BROOKSBOAD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMIE COHORSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ANGELA CONNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DASAN DIXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID FOUNTAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KEITH GRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
NADIM JUBRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DALE KEASLINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID KUEHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEFF LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRACY LYASHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LAKENYA MIDDLEBROOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS PARROTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN TOLSMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
FRANK ROTHERMELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRACI TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KINSLEY ULINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELIA WIGGINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TIM WIRTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 37 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT RYERSONFORMER PRESI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$271,666
BLAKE VALENTINECFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$135,494
CHRYSTAL ARMSTRONG BROWNPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
40$131,515
CLARENCE VAUGHN IIIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BRANDON PARKSIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director
–$0
JIM LAPINSKATREASURER &
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANNETTE LINDSTROM BRUNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JOHN TOLSMACAMPAIGN CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TOMMY DODSONTIP CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ERIN READOBI CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAVIETTE SAMUELGOVERNANCE C
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TODD SKELTONGENERAL COUN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAIME BAGWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TONY BENTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN BILLINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
GABE BOLASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMIE COHORSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ANGELA CONNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DASAN DIXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID FOUNTAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KEITH GRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
NADIM JUBRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DALE KEASLINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID KUEHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEFF LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRACY LYASHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LAKENYA MIDDLEBROOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS PARROTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DONDE PLOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
FRANK ROTHERMELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRACI TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KINSLEY ULINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELIA WIGGINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TIM WIRTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 38 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT RYERSONPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
40$260,656
BLAKE VALENTINECFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$135,771
JAIME BAGWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TONY BENTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN BILLINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
GABE BOLASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN BROOKSDEI CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SHANNA BROWNINGNOMINATIONS
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANNETTE LINDSTROM BRUNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMIE COHORSTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANGELA CONNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DASAN DIXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TOMMY DODSONCO-CHAIR - T
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVID FOUNTAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KEITH GRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT HILLCAMPAIGN CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CLARENCE VAUGHN IIIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JEREMY JENNINGSCO-CHAIR - T
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NADIM JUBRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DALE KEASLINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JIM LAPINSKATREASURER &
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JEFF LEEMEDIA CONSUL
Trustee or director
–$0
TRACY LYASHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KAREN MASSEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN MCCULLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LAKENYA MIDDLEBROOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRANDON PARKSIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS PARROTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DONDE PLOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
FRANK ROTHERMELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JAVIETTE SAMUELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TOMMY SCHMIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TODD SKELTONGENERAL COUN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LIZ STOWERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRACI TAYLOROBI CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BETH WEISSFELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBIN WILHOITBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TIM WIRTZBAM CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1301 HANNAH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921-6330
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRYSTAL BROWN, 1301 HANNAH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Signed the 990
CHRYSTAL BROWN, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(865) 523-9131
Return prepared by
RODEFER MOSS & CO PLLC

Mission

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

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $721,169 · grants $125,000
  • 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.
    Expenses $1,365,626
  • 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.
    Expenses $72,604
  • ENGAGING YOUTH - NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH DIRECT GRANTS, TRAINING, AND CONSULTING ANNUAL CAMPAIGN MOBILIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS
    Expenses $812,625 · grants $615,965 · revenue $11,420

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
62-0475748
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1960
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,197,442
Income (IRS master file)
$2,552,031

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,530,405$3,706,318$34,197,442XML
990March 2025$17,432,568$16,932,549$33,976,977XML
990March 2024$14,556,420$17,941,660$34,167,195XML
990March 2023$11,081,611$15,085,681$34,996,082IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-0475748).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC is 62-0475748.
Is UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
Are donations to UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRYSTAL BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 37 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,494 (BLAKE VALENTINE, CFO).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,530,405, expenses of $3,706,318 and total assets of $34,197,442 at year end.

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