UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

UNITED WAY OF THE MID SOUTH

EIN 56-1010742 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)

What they do

Form 990 - Organizations 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 Delivers Services, Funds Agencies and Programs, and Builds Community Capacity to Support The Economic Mobility of Mid-Southerners. Our Mission-driven Programs and Grantmaking Support A Healthy and Resilient Community. United Way Offers Funders, Collaborators, Partners, Donors, and Volunteers The Ability to Support Mid-South Communities Through Their Financial Contributions and Their Commitment to Engagement, Advocacy, and Volunteerism.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders37 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

90.38%of revenue went to mission work88.0% of expenses · Program services

3.24%of revenue went to fundraising3.2% of expenses

$102.67spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

9.04%of revenue went to management and office costs8.8% of expenses

$1.02in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

96.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $458,104 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $240,998 for DR KENNETH S ROBINSON (PRESIDENT & CEO (FORMER)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$17,174,330

Mission workProgram services$15,522,36590.38% of revenue88.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,553,1839.04% of revenue8.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$556,8863.24% of revenue3.2% of expenses

Total expenses$17,632,434102.67% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 88.0% mission · 8.8% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.67% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 87.1% mission · 9.8% management · 3.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 123.43% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 82.4% mission · 13.4% management · 4.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.50% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 80.6% mission · 14.4% management · 5.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.49% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 83.9% mission · 11.3% management · 4.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 65.67% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 8.2% management · 3.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.06% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 86.9% mission · 7.9% management · 5.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.77% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 83.3% mission · 10.1% management · 6.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.97% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$17,174,330

Expenses$17,632,434

Annual shortfall $458,104 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$15,522,365 · 88.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,553,183 · 8.8% of expenses

Fundraising$556,886 · 3.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$17,174,330

Expenses$17,632,434

Assets$18,058,555

Income$18,189,254

Contributions$16,542,203

Mission work (program services)$15,522,365

Fundraising$556,886

Grants given$62,962,066

Average grant$69,880

Management and general$1,553,183

Accounting fees$61,200

Investing fees$29,886

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DR KENNETH S ROBINSONPRESIDENT & CEO (FORMER) · 40 hrs/week $240,998Base $195,406 · Other $45,592

GIA STOKESCFO (FORMER) · 40 hrs/week $206,794Base $158,740 · Other $48,054

JARVIS HARRISVP OF IT, OPS & DATA · 40 hrs/week $190,654Base $143,947 · Other $46,707

ANGELIA ALLENVP STRATEGIC DEVELOP · 40 hrs/week $188,028Base $152,608 · Other $35,420

CYNTHIA GRAHAMCMDO · 40 hrs/week $186,408Base $145,506 · Other $40,902

TOMEKA HART WIGGINTONPRESIDENT & CEO · 40 hrs/week $10,301

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (37)

DR KENNETH S ROBINSONPRESIDENT & CEO (FORMER)

GIA STOKESCFO (FORMER)

JARVIS HARRISVP OF IT, OPS & DATA

ANGELIA ALLENVP STRATEGIC DEVELOP

CYNTHIA GRAHAMCMDO

TOMEKA HART WIGGINTONPRESIDENT & CEO

RICHARD WRIGHTTREASURER/FINANCE CH

REGINALD S BOYCEBOARD MEMBER

REGGIE CRENSHAWBOARD MEMBER

REBECCA CULLISONBOARD MEMBER

SCOTT HENDRICKSBOARD MEMBER

NIQUALUS NIBLEYBOARD MEMBER

MELANIE A KELLERBOARD MEMBER

TAMMY ALEXANDER-EPPSBOARD MEMBER

TED MILLERBOARD MEMBER

MARY ANN JACKSONSECRETARY/COUNSEL

MARTIA BROWNBOARD MEMBER

LETICIA TOWNSMARKETING & COMMUNIC

JOHN PETTEYBOARD MEMBER

KEVIN WOODSPUBLIC POLICY CHAIR

KEVIN BRADSHAWBOARD MEMBER

KEITH TOWNSENDBOARD MEMBER

JOSH POAGBOARD MEMBER

JON PAUL DAVISBOARD MEMBER

JOHN DANIELBOARD MEMBER

JEFF PETERSONBOARD MEMBER

JEAN MORTONBOARD MEMBER

EVAN IVERSONBOARD MEMBER

ERIN PRYORBOARD MEMBER

DOUG MCGOWENBOARD MEMBER

DAVID MAYINVESTMENT COMMITTEE

DARRELL COBBINSCHAIRMAN

CAROLYN MCCORMICKCHIEF MARKETING & ENGAGEMENT

BRETT HARRISBOARD MEMBER

BEVERLY ROBERTSONBOARD MEMBER

BEN BRICKENBOARD MEMBER

AYOKA PONDBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1974
Location: 1005 TILLMAN ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-2038
County: Shelby
In care of: Tomeka Wigginton
Primary officer: Tomeka Wigginton, President & CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(901) 433-4300

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ATA ADVISORY LLC
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T70Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes