UWGK deducts less than 17% of collected pledges for processing and distributing gifts. UWGK pays annual dues of 1.138% to United Way Worldwide and United Ways of Tennessee.
United Way of Greater Knoxville, Inc. (UWGK) is a not-for-profit organization exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides supporting services and other assistance to public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the human service needs of the general public of Knox County. UWGK is a local organization governed by a local board of directors and operates under charitable soliciation permits issued by the City of Knoxville (33P) and the State of Tennessee (26).UWGK deducts less than 17% of collected pledges for processing and distributing gifts. UWGK pays annual dues of 1.138% to United Way Worldwide and United Ways of Tennessee.