Mission
The mission of United Way is to improve the quality of life for Mid- Southerners by mobilizing and aligning community resources to address priority issues.
Public Charity
UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH
UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH is a Public Charity headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $17.2M revenue, $17.6M expenses, $18.1M total assets. IRS filings disclose 662 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $47.0M.
EIN: 561010742
MEMPHIS, TN
Federated Giving Programs
NTEE: T70
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$17.2M
Total Expenses$17.6M
Total Assets$18.1M
Grants Given662
Grant Total$47.0M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at United Way of the Mid South
How United Way of the Mid South divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$10
Management
running the organization
$4
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$48
United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) has broadened its community impact agenda to include a focus on strategically funding initiatives that promote economic mobility, and financial self-sufficiency for…
$35
The organization provides funding to over 500 non-profit agencies throughout the United States through donor designated funds
$3
United Way of the Mid-South coordinates the work of multiple agencies to implement the Free Tax Prep / Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Crittenden County, AR; DeSoto, Tunica…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to United Way of the Mid South
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
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$237,070
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$209,552
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$163,563
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$159,512
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$138,039
Showing up to 5 of 662 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VP Strategic Develop
Angelia Allen
Board Member
Ayoka Pond
Board Member
Ben Bricken
Board Member
Beverly Robertson
Board Member
Brett Harris
Chief Marketing & Engagement
Carolyn Mccormick
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.2M | $17.6M | $18.1M |
| 2024 | $11.9M | $14.7M | $17.1M |
| 2023 | $10.8M | $11.6M | $17.0M |
| 2021 | $19.9M | $13.1M | $20.1M |
| 2020 | $17.9M | $18.6M | $13.1M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $17.9M to $17.2M (-4%), with total assets most recently reported at $18.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AR, CA, FL, GA, KS, MO, and 3 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.