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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

The Development Corporation Of Knox County Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

Assets: $43m

Revenue: $633k

MISSION:

THE DEVELOPMET CORPORATION WILL REPRESENT THE GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA IN MANAGING AND ALLOCATING LAND AND OTHER RESOURCES TO STRATEGICALLY PROMOTE LONG-TERM QUALITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICALLY, THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL WORK WITH INTERESTED BUSINESSES, CREATE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL LOCATION OPPORTUNITIES, ASSIST EXISTING BUSINESSES WITH LAND AND TRAINING NEEDS, FOSTER ENTREPRENEURIAL JOB CREATION, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT OF KNOX COUNTY'S BUSINESS INCUBATOR, FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER, AND ENSURE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC CLIMATE FOR KNOXVILLE AND KNOX COUNTY.

Fraternal Order Of Police

Nashville, TN

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR SPECIFIED LEGAL DEFENSE EXPENSE FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO PARTICIPATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE.

Epb Employees Credit Union

Chattanooga, TN

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

STATE CHARTERED CREDIT UNION MUTUALLY OWNED BY OUR 2,574 MEMBERS TO PROMOTE THRIFT, ISSUE SHARES AND MAINTAIN ACCOUNTS, AND MAKE LOANS TO OUR MEMBERS. FUNDS NOT NEEDED FOR LIQUIDITY OR FOR LOANS ARE TEMPORARILY INVESTED.

Sevier Solid Waste Inc

Pigeon Forge, TN

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FOR THE CITIZENS OF SEVIER COUNTY.

Usmma Sailing Foundation Inc

Spring Hill, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY & CONDUCT MARITIME EDUCATION/TRAINING

Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation

Knoxville, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

TO HOLD, MAINTAIN, RENOVATE AND IMPROVE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE HISTORIC TENNESSEE THEATRE LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A PERFORMING ARTS VENUE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND OTHER ENTITIES FOR HISTORIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE HISTORIC TENNESSEE THEATRE AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK; AND TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH A GREATER AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE THEATRICAL PERFORMING ARTS.

Happy Valley Credit Union

Elizabethton, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,736 MEMBERS IN THE FORM OF LOANS, SAVINGS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES.

Dan And Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund

Nashville, TN

Assets: $41m

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.

The Tau Beta Pi Association Inc

Knoxville, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

AS THE ONLY ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETY THAT CONFERS RECOGNITION ON ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES, TAU BETA PI RECOGNIZES THOSE WHO HAVE CONFERRED HONOR UPON THEIR ALMA MATERS BY DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP AND EXEMPLARY CHARACTER AS STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING, OR BY THEIR ATTAINMENTS AS ALUMNI IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING, PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND ALUMNI MEMBERS, AND PROMOTES LIFELONG ALUMNUS MEMBER INVOLVEMENT AND CULTIVATES A COMMUNITY OF DEDICATED HIGH ACHIEVERS.

Life Credit Union

Nashville, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

LIFE CREDIT UNION EXISTS TO CREATE PERSONALIZED, LIFELONG FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH EVERY MEMBER WE SERVE. WE OFFER AN EXTENSIVE LINE OF LOAN SERVICES, AND SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS.

Harding Academy

Nashville, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME THOUGHTFUL, CREATIVE, LIFELONG LEARNERS AND SELF-DISCIPLINED, RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS.

Jewish Federation Of Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO SERVE AS THE CENTRAL VOLUNTARY COMMUNAL ORGANIZATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Healthy Community Education Partners Inc

Jackson, TN

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $-459k

MISSION:

TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO RESIDENTS OF AREAS DESIGNATED AS SLUMS OR BLIGHTED AREAS BY THE JACKSON COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Republic Schools Nashville

Nashville, TN

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

TO REIMAGINE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH AND PREPARE ALL OF OUR SCHOLARS TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE.

The Works Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $40m

MISSION:

THE WORKS, INC. REBUILDS, RESTORES, AND RENEWS MEMPHIS NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH INNOVATION, ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION.

Centerstone Of America Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $49m

MISSION:

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

Alive Hospice Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $39m

MISSION:

ALIVE HOSPICE, INC. PROVIDES LOVING CARE TO PEOPLE WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN A SPIRIT OF ENRICHING LIVES. DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED EXPENSES OF $1,736,000 FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS WHO WERE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO PAY.

Southeastern Iron Workers Welfare Plan

Goodlettsville, TN

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Memphis Business Academy

Memphis, TN

Assets: $39m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY THE SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGE ARTS WITH A BUSINESS/FINANCE EMPHASIS.

Trousdale Foundation Inc

Cleveland, TN

Assets: $39m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

OPERATES A FULL SERVICE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WITH MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CARE.