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The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to 34k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $49b in revenue and employ 392.2k 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
Nashville3,549
Knoxville2,207
Chattanooga1,394
Brentwood1,005
Franklin814
Murfreesboro677
Clarksville530
Cleveland423
Johnson City408
Jackson392
Bristol379
Cordova378
Kingsport344
Cookeville338
Germantown307
Maryville276
Columbia271
Collierville262
Morristown240
Lebanon233

Explore Nonprofits in Tennessee

Poplar Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $150m

Revenue: $18m

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.

Nashville Zoo Inc

Nashville, TN

Assets: $147m

Revenue: $49m

MISSION:

TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND PROVIDE A PARK/FACILITY THAT IS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE, INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION WHILE DELIVERING STRONG EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY VALUE.

Scenic Community Credit Union

Hixson, TN

Assets: $147m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SCENIC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION IS A STATE-CHARTERED CREDIT UNION MUTUALLY OWNED BY OUR 13,425 MEMBERS, TO PROMOTE THRIFT, ISSUE SHARES AND MAINTAIN ACCOUNTS, AND MAKE LOANS TO OUR MEMBERS. FUNDS NOT NEEDED CURRENTLY FOR LIQUIDITY OR FOR LOANS ARE TEMPORARILY INVESTED.

Caney Fork Electric Cooperative Inc

Mcminnville, TN

Assets: $145m

Revenue: $74m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE IN RURAL AREAS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.

Memorial Foundation Inc

Hendersonville, TN

Assets: $145m

Revenue: $27m

MISSION:

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE THROUGH SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Johnsonville Tva Employees Credit U

Camden, TN

Assets: $144m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Young Mens Christian Association Of Nashville And Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN

Assets: $144m

Revenue: $88m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION: A WORLDWIDE CHARITABLE FELLOWSHIP UNITED BY A COMMON LOYALTY TO JESUS CHRIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF HELPING PEOPLE GROW IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

The Urban Child Institute

Memphis, TN

Assets: $143m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

THE URBAN CHILD INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN SHELBY COUNTY. WE PURSUE THIS GOAL THROUGH INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON PREVENTION AND WELLNESS AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THE INSTITUTE STRIVES TO BE A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN CHILD ADVOCACY, A TRUSTWORTHY COMMUNITY PARTNER AND A SOURCE OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS.

Holston Electric Cooperative Inc

Rogersville, TN

Assets: $140m

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

AT HOLSTON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, DEPENDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO OUR MEMBER-OWNERS AT A REASONABLE COST.

East Tennessee State University Foundation

Johnson City, TN

Assets: $139m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (ETSU) AND ITS STUDENTS.

Harpeth Hall School

Nashville, TN

Assets: $137m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

HARPETH HALL IS AN INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN GRADES 5-12.

Lowland Credit Union

Morristown, TN

Assets: $135m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

STATE CHARTERED CREDIT UNION MUTUALLY OWNED BY OUR 11,549 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.

Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc

Mcminnville, TN

Assets: $135m

Revenue: $32m

MISSION:

BEN LOMAND RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE IS A PROGRESSIVE BROAD-BAND PROVIDER COMMITTED TO MAXIMUM VALUE THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

Lyndhurst Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, TN

Assets: $134m

Revenue: $17m

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.

Kimberly Clark Credit Union

Memphis, TN

Assets: $132m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Employee Resources Credit Union

Lawrenceburg, TN

Assets: $131m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Bill And Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation

Union City, TN

Assets: $130m

Revenue: $35m

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.

Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

Columbia, TN

Assets: $128m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

PROMOTE, PROTECT AND REPRESENT THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF TENNESSEE FARMERS AND PUBLICATION OF MONTHLY NEWSPAPER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU FEDERATION.

Health Services Management Inc

Murfreesboro, TN

Assets: $128m

Revenue: $125m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CARE FOR INDIGENT AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

Webb School Of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $27m

MISSION:

WE ARE A PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE.