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United Way of Rutherford County

Murfreesboro, Tennessee  ·  EIN 581341880  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Rutherford County is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $3.4M in assets. This page documents the 200 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Way of Rutherford County — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$3.4M
Total assets
200
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Rutherford County funds

United Way of Rutherford County's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Disability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Rutherford County, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Stars
ENHANCED STUDENT ASSISTANCE, STUDENT ASSISTANCE AND KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Nashville, TN$160K2023
Stars
ENHANCED STUDENT ASSISTANCE, STUDENT ASSISTANCE AND KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Nashville, TN$150K2021
Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County Inc
VARIOUS USE
Murfreesboro, TN$138K2018
Stars
VARIOUS USE
Nashville, TN$137K2018
Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County
VARIOUS USE
Murfreesboro, TN$130K2018
Mid-cumberland Human Resource Agency
VARIOUS USE
Nashville, TN$124K2018
Community Helpers of Rutherford County
VARIOUS USE
Murfreesboro, TN$122K2018
Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County Inc
CHILD ABUSE, COMMUNITY ED AND DRUG ENDANGERED CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Murfreesboro, TN$110K2021
The Salvation Army
VARIOUS USE
Murfreesboro, TN$108K2018
Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County Inc
CHILD ABUSE, COMMUNITY ED AND DRUG ENDANGERED CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Murfreesboro, TN$105K2023
Ann Campbell Early Learning Center
ANN CAMPBELL EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Murfreesboro, TN$100K2021
Middle Tennessee State University Foundation
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Murfreesboro, TN$92K2023
Ann Campbell Early Learning Center
VARIOUS USE
Murfreesboro, TN$88K2018
Murfreesboro City School Foundation
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND INDIGENT CARE FUND
Murfreesboro, TN$85K2024
Community Helpers of Rutherford County
RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY
Murfreesboro, TN$82K2020

United Way of Rutherford County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.6M
2020$911K
2021$1.0M
2023$1.0M
2024$800K
2025$700K

How to apply for funding from United Way of Rutherford County

United Way of Rutherford County's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at yourlocaluw.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Rutherford County

Does United Way of Rutherford County accept grant applications?
United Way of Rutherford County's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does United Way of Rutherford County fund?
United Way of Rutherford County's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Stars, Stars, Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Rutherford County give in grants?
United Way of Rutherford County reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 200 grants.
Where is United Way of Rutherford County located?
United Way of Rutherford County is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581341880.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Rutherford County's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Way of Rutherford County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.