United Way Of Rutherford County

Murfreesboro, TN · Founded 1956

Advancing opportunities for education, health, and financial stability

Primary audience
Tennessee Community
Work area
Community Impact
Topic
Human Services
Contact
Meagan Flippin
Website Contact

About Organization

United Way of South Central Tennessee improves lives by advancing opportunities for education, health, and financial stability for all in Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, the organization generated $2.6 million in revenue in 2023 with 19 employees and 820 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Education Access

Programs supporting after school tutoring, early learning centers, student assistance, and educational programs ensuring every person has equal chance regardless of zip code

Health Services

Grants for mental health programs, child abuse prevention, indigent care funds, and long-term rehabilitation addressing community health needs

Economic Stability

Support for homelessness outreach, resource assistance, and financial stability programs helping individuals overcome economic obstacles and build bright futures

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$2.6M

-1.8% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$2.7M

+2.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$3.5M

-2.8% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

19

+11.8% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $2,588,743 $2,687,256 $3,508,108 19
2022 $2,636,789 $2,623,887 $3,608,385 17
2020 $2,685,974 $2,321,894 $3,385,255 13
2019 $2,355,454 $2,224,009 $2,595,276 17
2018 $2,567,628 $2,557,130 $2,765,608 23

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Issue Identification

    Assess community needs in education, health, and financial stability to identify critical challenges

  • 02

    Resource Mobilization

    Engage donors, volunteers, and partners to generate support for community solutions

  • 03

    Strategic Allocation

    Distribute grants to effective local organizations delivering tutoring, healthcare, shelter, and services

  • 04

    Impact Coordination

    Coordinate 820 volunteers and track outcomes aligned with Bold Goals 2030 vision

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by United Way Of Rutherford County

Community Grants

Funding distribution to local organizations providing tutoring, homelessness support, mental health services, child abuse prevention, and rehabilitation

Bold Goals 2030

Strategic vision developed by community leaders outlining key strategies for education, health, and financial stability improvements

Volunteer Coordination

Management of 820 volunteers supporting community programs and initiatives throughout South Central Tennessee

Problem Solving

Community solutions leadership addressing critical human services issues difficult to face and too hard to ignore

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind United Way Of Rutherford County.

MF

Meagan Flippin

Former President And CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $123,760
KS

Kristen Swann

President And CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $62,335
SJ

Stan Jackson

VP Finance And Administrat
Full-time
Compensation: $88,531
AS

Ashley Stearns

Member
1 hrs/week
BD

Brandon Doyle

Member
1 hrs/week
BB

Buffy Bundshuh

Member
1 hrs/week
CC

Carolyn Cox

Member
1 hrs/week
CJ

Chris Jones

Member
1 hrs/week
DI

Deb Insell

Member
1 hrs/week
DT

Deb Thompson

Member
1 hrs/week
DT

Diane Turnham

Member
1 hrs/week
ES

Ellen Slicker

Member
1 hrs/week
FS

Francela Salas

Member
1 hrs/week
FH

Fred Halfpap

Member
1 hrs/week
GJ

Gernell Jenkins

Member
1 hrs/week
GB

Gloria Bonner

Member
1 hrs/week
JC

James Calder

Member
1 hrs/week
JE

James Evans

Member
1 hrs/week
JM

James McCarroll

Member
1 hrs/week
JS

Jason Schmitt

Member
1 hrs/week
KT

Kasey Talbott

Member
1 hrs/week
KH

Kayla Hilliard

Member
1 hrs/week
LH

Lauren Herald

Member
1 hrs/week
MS

Matthew Stump

Member
1 hrs/week
PC

Patrick Cammack

Member
1 hrs/week
RS

Rick Smith

Member
1 hrs/week
RS

Robin Seay

Member
1 hrs/week
RR

Ronald Roberts

Member
1 hrs/week
SM

Shay Maupin

Member
1 hrs/week
SW

Stacy Wilder

Member
1 hrs/week
TD

Trey Duke

Member
1 hrs/week
TW

Ty Williams

Member
1 hrs/week
YG

Yolanda Greene

Member
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1956

Organization Founded

1956

United Way of Rutherford County established to coordinate community solutions for human services

1979

IRS Recognition

1979

Received tax-exempt status recognition from the Internal Revenue Service in February

2020

Bold Goals Launch

2020

Developed strategic vision with community leaders outlining strategies for education, health, and financial stability

2023

Volunteer Network

2023

Coordinated 820 volunteers and 19 employees generating $2.6 million in community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CR
Casey Rainey Board Chair Elect/Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Don Clayton Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Thomas Roddy Finance Chair 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alex Boyce State Farm Insurance
DJ
Dr. Jim Calder MTSU/Retired
PC
Patrick Cammack Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
MC
Michelle Carmack University of Tennessee, Space Institute
BD
Brandon Doyle Pinnacle Financial Partners
DT
Dr. Trey Duke Murfreesboro City Schools
JE
James Evans Rutherford County Schools
DJ
Dr. Joyce Heames Mtsu
MH
Megan Henley First
HK
Heather Kent Town of Smyrna
JK
Jason King Hudson, Reed, & Christiansen
SK
Sarah Kirschnick Jack Daniels
RL
Rob Latimer Nissan
FS
Francela Salas Redstone Federal Credit Union
KS
Keval Sheth The Inn at Tree City
MS
Michele Simmons HG Staffing
AS
Ashley Stearns  Trail, Coleman & Stearns, PLLC,  Attorneys at Law
SS
Sarah Stockton BHA Strategy
SW
Stacy Wilder Pinnacle Financial Partners
LW
Lori Williams Retired - Middle Tennessee Electric
PW
Patrick Wade TCAT Murfreesboro
AW
Andy Womack State Farm Insurance
LW
LaTonya Wynne Aflac
DC
Dei Chair Dr. Gloria Bonner

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$298K

Highest Paid

$129K

Meagan Flippin

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Meagan Flippin Former President And CEO $123,760 $5,646 $129,406 40
Stan Jackson VP Finance And Administrat $88,531 $9,025 $97,556 40
Kristen Swann President And CEO $62,335 $8,397 $70,732 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$236K Grants Received
$645K Grants Given
24 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
UW
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc. 2 grants
$164K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$44K
TU
The United Way Of Southwestern
$11K
CC
Charity Circle Of Murfreesboro
$10K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$7K

Top Grantees

19 total
MC
Murfreesboro City School Foundation MURFREESBORO, TN
$85K
MC
Murfreesboro Cold Patrol MURFREESBORO, TN
$82K
S
Stars NASHVILLE, TN
$68K
CO
Centerstone Of Tennessee NASHVILLE, TN
$57K
SH
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee NASHVILLE, TN
$53K
AC
Ann Campbell Early Learning Center MURFREESBORO, TN
$48K
DO
Doors Of Hope Inc. PITTSBURGH, PA
$35K
TF
The Family Center MURFREESBORO, TN
$34K
TS
The Salvation Army MURFREESBORO, TN
$34K
KH
Kymari House Inc. MURFREESBORO, TN
$30K
+9 more grantees
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America The United Way Of Southwestern Charity Circle Of Murfreesboro American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Murfreesboro City School Foundation Murfreesboro Cold Patrol Stars Centerstone Of Tennessee Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Ann Campbell Early Learning Center Doors Of Hope Inc. The Family Center The Salvation Army Kymari House Inc. Nurses For Newborns Of Tn Read To Succeed Journey Home Inc. Renewed Life Ministries Outreach Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of America Insight Counseling Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tn And The Cumberlands Seeds Of Praise Nurture The Next
United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America The United Way Of Southwestern Charity Circle Of Murfreesboro American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Murfreesboro City School Foundation Murfreesboro Cold Patrol Stars Centerstone Of Tennessee Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Ann Campbell Early Learning Center Doors Of Hope Inc. The Family Center The Salvation Army Kymari House Inc. Nurses For Newborns Of Tn Read To Succeed Journey Home Inc. Renewed Life Ministries Outreach Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of America Insight Counseling Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tn And The Cumberlands Seeds Of Praise Nurture The Next

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with United Way Of Rutherford County

Phone

(615) 893-7303

Social

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3050 Medical Center Pkwy Murfreesboro, TN 37129