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Tennessee business and community development organizations

There are 2,474 business associations and community development organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean business and community development organizations employ 6,098 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of business and community development organizations in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
964
 
$556,074,589
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
759
 
$397,403,344
Community service clubs and organizations
 
663
 
$37,684,485
Community development corporations
 
467
 
$162,251,711
Economic development organizations
 
189
 
$254,576,859
Real estate organizations
 
84
 
$50,846,759
Urban development organizations
 
84
 
$93,539,880
Small business development organizations
 
36
 
$83,675,008
Business and community development alliances and advocates
 
31
 
$303,371
Organizations supporing multiple business and community development organizations
 
27
 
$744,931
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Business and community development organizations by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
741
 
$521,741,895
Memphis
 
526
 
$175,745,989
Knoxville
 
330
 
$91,187,391
Chattanooga
 
184
 
$76,524,185
Johnson City
 
86
 
$7,838,015
Kingsport
 
81
 
$39,174,066
Jackson, TN
 
72
 
$7,620,263
Clarksville
 
41
 
$10,837,984
Cleveland, TN
 
38
 
$3,645,895
Morristown
 
25
 
$32,795,138
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Job trends for Tennessee business and community development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
277
1-10
 
282
11-25
 
50
26-100
 
27
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of business and community development organizations in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
643
$250k to $1M
 
246
$1M to $5M
 
99
$5M to $25M
 
28
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of business and community development organizations in Tennessee

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1-20 of 2,474

National Federation of Independent Business

NFIB represents small and independent businesses, promoting their welfare through advocacy efforts at both federal and state levels.
Revenue
$113.3m
Assets
$105.9m
Employees
834
EIN
94-0707299
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Memphis Tourism Corporation

Memphis Tourism Corp. markets the city as a convention and tourism destination, provides visitor information centers, and promotes local hospitality industry development.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$48.3m
Employees
47
EIN
62-1025301
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Nashville Chamber promotes economic prosperity, advocates for education issues and represents over 2k member companies with access to skilled labor force.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
71
EIN
62-0304530
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Cotton Council of America (NCC)

To ensure the ability of all U.S. cotton industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$24.1m
Employees
69
EIN
62-0306045
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Realtors

Tennessee REALTORS serves as the Voice for Real Estate in Tennessee to more than 26,000 members across 21 local REALTOR(r) associations--from Bristol in the east to Memphis in the west, from Clarksville up north to Chattanooga down south.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
15
EIN
62-0641912
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Bankers Association

The mission of the Tennessee Bankers Association is to represent and support its members, enabling them to provide a full range of quality financial products and services while maintaining safety and soundness.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
19
EIN
62-0379580
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Hospital Association

The mission of the organization is to lead our members in advocacy for and support of community-based hospitals and health systems and to assist them in delivering accessible, cost-effective, quality health services.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
79
EIN
62-0534232
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

Founded in 1908, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has served as an association dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the country's 55 state boards of accountancy for more than 100 years.
Revenue
$39.9m
Assets
$97.0m
Employees
146
EIN
13-3448166
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Crosstown Redevelopment Cooperative Association

Crosstown Redevelopment Cooperative Association revitalizes Memphis' Crosstown neighborhood by managing Crosstown Concourse and launching community development programs.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
2
EIN
47-2073263
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BrightBridge

BrightBridge provides loans and technical assistance to small and startup businesses in qualified areas, promoting economic development. Based in Chattanooga, TN.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$141.8m
Employees
19
EIN
58-1494630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodbine Community Organization (WCO)

To working together to create opportunities for people of diverse incomes and backgrounds to access affordable housing, financial education, economic opportunities, and to fully participate in the civic life of their community.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$141.0m
Employees
22
EIN
62-1280006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources

CUPA-HR is an association providing resources and connections to support HR professionals in higher education achieving workforce excellence.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
29
EIN
59-0976133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Launch Tennessee

Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a public-private partnership focused on supporting the development of high-growth companies in Tennessee. Our ultimate goal is to make Tennessee the No. 1 place in the Southeast to start and grow a business.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
18
EIN
62-1765738
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pathway Lending

Pathway Lending provides lending solutions, education, and support services to underserved small businesses in Nashville as a Community Development Financial Institution.
Revenue
$45.2m
Assets
$336.2m
Employees
63
EIN
62-1823596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carter Street Corporation

Carter Street Corp fosters economic development in Chattanooga and Hamilton County by owning/operating a convention center and parking garage.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
69
EIN
62-1125122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce promotes community and business development, offering member services and the Destination Rutherford program.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
23
EIN
62-0302540
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC)

ROCIC encourages multi-agency info sharing to identify, target, and remove criminal conspiracies while promoting officer safety. Analytical and technical assistance provided.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$226.5k
Employees
57
EIN
62-1046640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority

A non-profit Community Action Agency serving 6 rural Appalachian counties in East Tennessee, providing services to low-income families.
Revenue
$30.4m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
710
EIN
62-0752586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors

ABC's mission is the advancement of the merit shop construction philosophy, which encourages open competition and a free-enterprise approach that awards contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
10
EIN
62-0850294
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Nashville Apartment Association

The Greater Nashville Apartment Association promotes professional development to maintain goodwill and understanding with the apartment-residing public in accordance with the code of ethics of the Association.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
6
EIN
62-0763136
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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