Plan Your Giving

—

Thank you for considering planning your giving to United Way of Greater Chattanooga. Your support is a powerful way to make a lasting impact and support our community for years to come.

Planned Giving Guide

Ways to Give

Explore meaningful ways to support United Way of Greater Chattanooga to create lasting impact for families living in financial hardship. Thank you for your generosity!

Gifts of stock:
Donors often choose to make gifts of appreciated stock and other securities to United Way. This provides support for our charitable work while also offering significant tax benefits to the donor. Learn more about how to make a gift of appreciated stock or other securities here.
A bequest in your will:
The most common way our donors make a planned gift to support United Way of Greater Chattanooga is with a bequest in their will. For sample bequest language, check out our planned giving guide or reach out to us to discuss options and learn more.
Other ways to plan your gift:
There are many ways you can plan a gift beyond a traditional one-time donation to support our mission, including:
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • IRA Gifts
  • Real Estate
  • Lead Trusts
  • Personal Property
  • Life Income Gifts
  • Business Interests

Your Generosity Endures

Plan Your Gift

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a planned gift?

A planned gift is a future-focused way to support United Way of Greater Chattanooga. Many donors include these gifts in their will or trust, aligning personal financial goals with lasting community impact.

Why does your planned gift matter?

Unrestricted planned gifts to United Way are directed to our permanent endowment, which grows over time to provide sustainable, long-term support for our crucial work with ALICE families.

How does your planned gift impact the Chattanooga community?

Our endowment is made up of planned gifts and is a professionally managed, permanent fund where the principal grows over time. Since the 1980s, it has provided a stable source of operating income, allowing annual gifts to go directly toward driving community impact and support.

Who should I contact about making a planned gift?

Please reach out to our Philanthropy team at [email protected] or give us a call at (423) 752-0344. We’ll be glad to meet with you about options for how to make the most impact possible with your generosity.

Important Tax Information

United Way of Greater Chattanooga, 630 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Our Tax ID Number is 62-0565962. We are a tax-exempt, charitable institution listed in the federal IRS Publication #78, “Cumulative List of Organizations,” revised IRS Code 501(c)(3).