United Way Of Greater Chattanooga
United Way of Greater Chattanooga (EIN 62-0565962) is the local United Way affiliate serving Chattanooga and surrounding counties, uniting people and resources to build a stronger, healthier community. The organization operates a 211 helpline, runs community investments and nonprofit support programs, and coordinates volunteer and giving opportunities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Chattanooga-area nonprofit with established programs in youth services, family support, food security, disability services, workforce development or community centers that can demonstrate local impact and prior partnership experience.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Chattanooga or serves the Chattanooga metro / surrounding counties.
- • Program work aligns with United Way categories (youth development, food banks, disability support, family stability, job training).
- • Has capacity to manage mid-sized program grants (typical awards range from about $25k to $250k).
- • Can document prior collaboration or partnership with local funders or United Way initiatives.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Tennessee: roughly 96% of dollars in the latest year remained in-state, with most recipients located in the Chattanooga area.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 78 distinct recipient organizations across multiple service areas, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite local concentration.
New Applicants
Observed behavior across three years shows very low turnover (77 returning recipients and only one new grantee in the latest year), and no formal application process was identified, suggesting entry for unfamiliar applicants is unlikely without relationships or local credibility.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
