United Way of the Mid South
MEMPHIS, TN · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). United Way of the Mid South has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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 HAS FUNDED AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. OUR MISSION-DRIVEN GRANTMAKING SUPPORTS THE EFFORT TO HELP MID-SOUTHERNERS IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL MOBILITY. UNITED WAY OFFERS FUNDERS, COLLABORATORS, PARTNERS, DONORS, AND VOLUNTEERS THE ABILITY TO SUPPORT MID-SOUTH COMMUNITIES THROUGH THEIR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND VOLUNTEERISM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds United Way of the Mid South
$8.7M in foundation grants on record from 42 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Plough Foundation | $2.5M | 1 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $1.9M | 4 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | $914K | 4 |
| Belz Foundation | $608K | 4 |
| Crews Family Foundation | $361K | 4 |
| Siemer Institute | $350K | 5 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $216K | 5 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $191K | 4 |
| Urban Child Institute | $175K | 3 |
| Frontstream Global Fund | $160K | 2 |
Leadership
DR KENNETH S ROBINSON — CHAIRMAN (Principal officer)
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