Shower The People is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Shower The People employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shower The People is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Shower The People generated $182.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $165.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO SHOWERS, AND UNTIL THAT IS TRUE, WE WILL PROVIDE MOBILE SHOWER FACILITIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED.WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING SHOWERS TO THOSE WITH THE MOST BARRIERS AND MOST LIMITED ACCESS TO SHOWER FACILITIES THROUGHOUT DAVIDSON COUNTY. SHOWER THE PEOPLE PROVIDES SHOWERS THROUGH OUR RETROFITTED MOBILE SCHOOL BUS DURING EVENINGS AND ON THE WEEKENDS WHEN SHOWER ACCESS IS MOST LIMITED. WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVERAL OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE AND ADJUST ROUTES AS NEEDED TO ENSURE THOSE WITH THE GREATEST NEED ARE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES.WE UTILIZE INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS THROUGH HANDS ON NASHVILLE. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH PACKING HYGIENE KITS, CHECKING INDIVIDUALS IN FOR SHOWERS, CLEANING/RESETTING SHOWERS AFTER EACH USE, LAUNDRY, & HYGIENE DRIVES. VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE PROVIDED ACCESS TO 1,346 SHOWERS IN 2023. WE HELD SHOWER SERVICES AT SEVEN DIFFERENT SITES AROUND NASHVILLE.
AT OUR SHOWER SERVICE, WE PROVIDE EVERYTHING FOLKS NEED TO SHOWER-ON-SITE. WE PROVIDE OUR GUESTS WITH A "TAKE-WITH-THEM" KIT TO MEET THEIR HYGIENIC NEEDS WHEN THEY DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO OUR SHOWER BUS. THESE KITS INCLUDE NEW UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, SHAMPOO, TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSH, ETC. THIS YEAR WE DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 100,053 HYGIENE ITEMS. WITHIN THIS, 32,953 ITEMS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH OUR SHOWER PROGRAM, WHILE 67,100 ITEMS REACHED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES.
FOR OUR LAUNDRY PROGRAMS, THERE WAS A 272% SURGE IN COMPLETED LAUNDRY LOADS, TOTALING 2,727 LOADS. NOTABLY, 647 LOADS WERE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED, RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS OF $6,470 AND 1,294 HOURS OF TIME. IN NOVEMBER 2023, WE JOINED FORCES WITH NASHVILLE LAUNCH PAD, SUPPORTING THEIR YOUTH WINTER SHELTER WITH ESSENTIAL LAUNDRY SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alan R Arnold Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeremy Brooks President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jackie Free Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Olivia Seay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Bishop Jan - May Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Moses Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,121 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $182,121 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $28 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $182,149 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,808 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,588 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,932 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,990 |
Advertising and promotion | $335 |
Office expenses | $6,088 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,821 |
Travel | $81 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,097 |
Insurance | $6,586 |
All other expenses | $2,556 |
Total functional expenses | $165,219 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,934 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,712 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $15,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $141,702 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,902 |
Total assets | $234,250 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $820 |
Total liabilities | $820 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $233,430 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $234,250 |