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The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to 37k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $54b in revenue and employ 356.2k individuals.

Where Do Tennessee Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Where are Nonprofits located in Tennessee?

CityOrganization Count
Nashville3,836
Knoxville2,438
Chattanooga1,434
Brentwood1,080
Franklin927
Murfreesboro783
Clarksville624
Johnson City466
Jackson461
Cleveland458
Cordova414
Bristol396
Kingsport372
Cookeville353
Germantown309
Columbia309
Maryville308
Lebanon277
Collierville270
Antioch266

Explore Nonprofits in Tennessee

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $72m

Revenue: $147m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOOD TO PEOPLE FACING HUNGER AND WORK TO ADVANCE HUNGER SOLUTIONS.

University School Of Nashville

Nashville, TN

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $35m

MISSION:

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE MODELS THE BEST EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REPRESENTS THE CULTURAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF GREATER NASHVILLE, USN FOSTERS EACH STUDENT'S INTELLECT, ARTISTIC AND ATHLETIC POTENTIAL, VALUING AND INSPIRING INTEGRITY, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, A LOVE OF LEARNING, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.

Austin Peay State University Foundation

Clarksville, TN

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND MONIES FOR OTHER APSU EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $49m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY.

International Paper Company Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Webb School

Bell Buckle, TN

Assets: $70m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING BOARDING SCHOOL IN THE SOUTH, EDUCATING GRADES 6-12.

Frist Art Museum Foundation

Nashville, TN

Assets: $70m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO FRIST ART MUSEUM (EIN: 62-1731492)

Aspire Foundation

Clinton, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

United Way Of Middle Tennessee Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

UWGN UNITES THE COMMUNITY AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES SO THAT EVERY CHILD, INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY THRIVES

Nashville Post Office Credit Union

Nashville, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION-TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR MEMBERS.

Ut-Battelle Development Corporation

Oak Ridge, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide science and technology research services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Plateau Electric Cooperative

Oneida, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $48m

MISSION:

PLATEAU ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE EXISTS TODAY TO DISTRIBUTE QUALITY ELECTRICITY AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST, PROMOTE AND FACILITATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Legacytree Foundation

Brentwood, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND HUMANITARIAN AID TO THOSE IN NEED.

Jackson Foundation Inc

Dickson, TN

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE JACKSON FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CONCEIVED WITH THE CONVICTION THAT EDUCATIONAL MOTIVATION AND LEARNING INVOLVEMENT ARE THE KEYS TO OUR SOCIETY'S FUTURE. IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH CONVICTION, THE JACKSON FOUNDATION ORGANIZES AND OPERATES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES IN ART, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THESE CLASSES, THE JACKSON FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WITH UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT STIMULATE, STRENGTHEN, AND SECURE SUCCESS, AS WELL AS SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Elizabeth Turner Campbell Foundatio

Franklin, TN

Assets: $68m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Chickasaw Electric Cooperative Inc

Somerville, TN

Assets: $68m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO DELIVER SOLID LOW-COST ELECTRICITY TO POWER OUR MEMBERS INTO TOMORROW.

International Paper Companies Salaried Retiree Med Sav Prog Tr

Memphis, TN

Assets: $68m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SOLE ACTIVITY IS TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE FOR ELIGIBLE ACTIVE EMPLOYEES OF INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY TO SAVE FOR CERTAIN FUTURE RETIREE MEDICAL EXPENSES AND THEN OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE TRUST AFTER RETIREMENT FOR THOSE EXPENSES. PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY IS TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN MEETING THEIR COSTS OF POST-RETIREMENT MEDICAL CARE.

Churches Of Christ Disaster Relief Effort Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $67m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO RESPONDING IMMEDIATELY TO ANY MAJOR DISASTER WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, BY PROVIDING PREPACKED FOOD BOXES, PERSONAL HYGIENE BOXES, BABY CARE BOXES, PALLETS OF WATER, CLEANING SUPPLIES, NEW CLOTHING, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE & BEDS TO ALL DISASTER VICTIMS.

Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc

Knoxville, TN

Assets: $66m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TO GENERAL PUBLIC CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS

Lane College

Jackson, TN

Assets: $66m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

LANE COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE,CO-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING,INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.