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?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 3,836 | 104,194 | $16,311,656,260 | $8,360,463,601 |
| Knoxville | 2,438 | 39,383 | $5,365,466,631 | $1,832,636,519 |
| Chattanooga | 1,434 | 19,780 | $2,192,853,202 | $1,914,148,580 |
| Brentwood | 1,080 | 3,923 | $523,060,666 | $319,502,434 |
| Franklin | 927 | 2,835 | $1,406,544,109 | $221,396,130 |
| Murfreesboro | 783 | 6,929 | $1,339,265,399 | $246,814,904 |
| Clarksville | 624 | 2,039 | $544,847,800 | $12,695,356 |
| Johnson City | 466 | 18,802 | $2,746,914,694 | $53,293,462 |
| Jackson | 461 | 4,723 | $383,411,016 | $59,160,347 |
| Cleveland | 458 | 8,093 | $647,734,323 | $86,718,889 |
| Cordova | 414 | 4,466 | $247,785,946 | $10,082,456 |
| Bristol | 396 | 1,104 | $109,660,811 | $182,727,096 |
| Kingsport | 372 | 2,726 | $464,434,329 | $17,672,374 |
| Cookeville | 353 | 1,245 | $103,599,089 | $32,027,117 |
| Germantown | 309 | 1,255 | $113,554,159 | $23,686,397 |
| Columbia | 309 | 1,788 | $138,739,391 | $115,780,441 |
| Maryville | 308 | 1,344 | $156,709,857 | $1,449,175 |
| Lebanon | 277 | 1,287 | $136,770,833 | $26,715,587 |
| Collierville | 270 | 1,531 | $226,761,688 | $143,711,433 |
| Antioch | 266 | 788 | $80,040,727 | $0 |
Explore Nonprofits in Tennessee
The Hope Center Of Jackson
Jackson, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $684k
Employees: 22
MISSION:
PROVIDE SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHER ADULTS, AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY WHERE THEY LIVE. SERVICES INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND ACTIVITIES, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND WEEKLY COMMUNITY OUTREACHES.
Sevier County Council On Aging
Sevierville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS TO PURCHASE MEDICATION; PAY FOR UTILITIES, FOOD, RENT, AND HOME REPAIRS; AND HELP WITH ENROLLMENT IN PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY MIGHT QUALIFY. ONE DIVISION OF THIS ORGANIZATION RUNS RESIDENT APARTMENTS.
Tennessee State Employees Assoc Iation Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT WORKFORCE FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
Arthur Hale Trust Ua
Knoxville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $91k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Clifton And Clara Ward Foundation
Franklin, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $734k
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.
Loudon County Chamber Of Commerce Inc
Loudon, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $552k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE LOUDON COUNTY AS A GOOD BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Jan Abby Liff Charitable Foundation
Nashville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
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.
Tennessee Crop Improvement Assn
Dickson, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $440k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
THE ASSOCIATION IS THE FIELD SEED CERTIFYING AGENCY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. IT PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES MINIMUM FIELD AND SEED STANDARDS, PROVIDES FIELD INSPECTIONS, TAGS, LABELS, AND PACKETS CONCERNING THE QUALITY OF SEED.
Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation
Memphis, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $213k
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.
Ivas Place
Lenoir City, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $414k
Employees: 14
MISSION:
AID TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLANCE
Home And Environments For Living And Programs Inc
Collierville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 57
MISSION:
PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, SOCIAL & LIFE SKILLS TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Old West Special Trails Inc
Collierville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $749k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
CHANGING CHILDREN'S LIVES ONE HORSE RIDE AT A TIME.
Nina M R Albright Charitable Remainder Trust U/W
Memphis, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $75k
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.
John T Fontaine Jr Charity Inc
Chattanooga, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $253k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
SEE SCHEDULE O: TO HELP KIDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY MAKE GOOD DECISIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL THAT NOT ONLY SAVE THEIR LIVES, BUT ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
Christian Towers Of Gallatin Inc
Gallatin, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $994k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO SERVE MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY KEEPING THEM INFORMED ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS.
Citizens For Community Values Inc
Cordova, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $666k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PORNOGRAPHY THROUGH OUTREACH, RESCUE, AND RESTORATION OF VICTIMS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Friends Of Mur-Ci Homes
Antioch, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $27k
MISSION:
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION MUR-CI HOMES, INC., WHICH EXISTS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE/PROFOUND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DIABILITIES. THE AGENCY'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH RESIDENT WHILE ASSISTING THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Mother To Mother Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $498k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
MTM PROVIDES HEALTH AND WELLNESS ITEMS TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN TN.
Bernard Family Foundation
Nashville, TN
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $66k
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.