UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1005 TILLMAN ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-2038

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Tomeka Wigginton

Signed the 990

Tomeka Wigginton, President & CEO

Phone

(901) 433-4300

Website

HTTP://WWW.UWMIDSOUTH.ORG

Return prepared by

ATA Advisory LLC

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.

Program accomplishments

• The organization provides funding to over 500 non-profit agencies throughout the United States through donor designated funds. In addition United Way provides grant funding to 73 agencies within the 8 county service area. Grants are targeted to programs that improve education, financial stability, equity, and health and work collaboratively to reduce mid-south poverty.
  Expenses $6,394,918 · grants $2,864,361
• 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, and Tate Counties in MS; and Fayette, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Shelby Counties in TN. This program provides free tax preparation to maximize the total amount of eligible tax credits for low and moderate-income tax filers. The Free Tax Prep / VITA program was supported by funding from the Internal Revenue Service, Wells Fargo, Entergy, Cummins, Regions, and United Way of the Mid-South investments. Funds were used to support the operation of VITA sites, mobile tax preparation, marketing, and volunteer recognition. In the fiscal year ending 6/30/2025, over 9,400 returns were filed serving more than 13,000 individuals. Clients saved over $2.5 million in estimated refund costs and received over $11 million in refunds.
  Expenses $490,437
• 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 families and individuals in the Mid-South service region, encompassing eight counties in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. UWMS now hosts, leads, manages, and is accountable for Driving The Dream(DTD), an unduplicated system of multi-domain human services and support that allows families living in poverty to grow their financial and social mobility. Driving the Dream creates a network of support by connecting human service agencies through a shared platform, enabling equitable access to services for the most vulnerable individuals and families. DTD provides a system that works for families.
  Expenses $8,637,010

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

56-1010742

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1974

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$18,058,555

Income (IRS master file)

$18,189,254

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-1010742).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH?

The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH is 56-1010742.

Is UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.

Are donations to UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tomeka Wigginton.

Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 37 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,406 (Dr Kenneth S Robinson, President & CEO (former)).

How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,174,330, expenses of $17,632,434 and total assets of $18,058,555 at year end.

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