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Tennessee disease-focused nonprofits

There are 392 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean disease-focused nonprofits employ 1,984 people, earn more than $322 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $607 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Cancer nonprofits
 
87
 
$23,577,094
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
74
 
$138,151,971
Organ disease nonprofits
 
51
 
$112,755,092
Medical specialty organizations
 
37
 
$11,986,316
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
32
 
$2,093,684
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
27
 
$12,730,185
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
25
 
$16,156,705
Autism awareness organizations
 
21
 
$11,200,712
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
19
 
$2,706,526
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
15
 
$119,226,747
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
157
 
$91,459,015
Memphis
 
86
 
$57,363,470
Knoxville
 
47
 
$32,633,245
Chattanooga
 
38
 
$61,978,074
Kingsport
 
10
 
$0
Johnson City
 
9
 
$75,665,959
Clarksville
 
9
 
$47,090
Jackson, TN
 
6
 
$94,184
Morristown
 
4
 
$1,476,756
Cleveland, TN
 
2
 
$0
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Job trends for Tennessee disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
67
1-10
 
48
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
13
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
124
$250k to $1M
 
44
$1M to $5M
 
31
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Tennessee

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Cempa Community Care

Cempa Community Care champions healthy communities, provides support and prevention services, and offers high-quality care for those impacted by HIV/STIs.
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
122
EIN
62-1325543
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville

Knoxville's Autism Breakthrough provides residential and in-home services, supported employment, therapeutic recreation, transition programs, and respite.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
186
EIN
62-1834568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

Since 1980, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation has been caring for patients in the Memphis, Tennessee area with chest, lung, and breathing-related diseases.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
136
EIN
45-2832975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Cares

Nashville Cares ends HIV/AIDS through education, advocacy, and support. They run My House Clinic and the HIV Insurance Assistance Program.
Revenue
$40.1m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
133
EIN
62-1274532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gastrointestinal Specialists Foundation

Expert gastrointestinal medical practice providing unparalleled quality care, specializing in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive disorders.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
57
EIN
35-2461541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Positively Living

Positively Living serves vulnerable groups stuggling to survive the challenges created by hiv/aids, homelessness, mental illness, addiction and disabilities.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
46
EIN
62-1698383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends for Life Corporation

Friends for Life aids persons with HIV/AIDS through education, housing, and food while striving to enlighten the Mid-South.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
88
EIN
62-1511959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wellmont Cardiology Services

WCS delivers the best care, acquired Cardiovascular Associates' assets in 2010 to provide comprehensive cardiovascular services in Johnson City, TN.
Revenue
$72.5m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
432
EIN
26-3557623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Brett Boyer Foundation

The Brett Boyer Foundation raises awareness and funds research for CHD while spreading love and awareness for those with Down Syndrome.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
3
EIN
82-3179454
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alzheimer's Dementia Services of Memphis

Alzheimer's Dementia Services of Memphis offers adult day care programs for those with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
10
EIN
62-1179871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer

Austin Hatcher Foundation supports families and children diagnosed with pediatric cancer through specialized intervention, psycho-oncology, and family programming resources.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
36
EIN
20-8065108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance

A Memphis-based alliance providing life-saving medical care for children born with heart disease globally, regardless of race, color, nationality or religion.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
4
EIN
47-2184002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LivItUp

To advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The organization serves individuals in west Tennessee, eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
57
EIN
62-1090750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Wine Auction

Nashville Wine Auction unites the wine community to raise funds for cancer research and support through world-class fundraising events.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
9
EIN
71-0918163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee

A free Nashville-based center providing emotional and social support for individuals, families, and friends affected by cancer through support and networking groups.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
18
EIN
62-1614190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing strives to be the hub of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities, serving them through a variety of programs from birth through elder years.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
36
EIN
62-0498798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Cancer Foundation

A Memphis-based foundation funding cancer education, research, and outreach, providing patient resources, transportation, support programs, prostheses and clothing.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
8
EIN
84-4118484
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frank Town Open Hearts Ministry

Frank Town Open Hearts Ministry brings hope to inner-city youth through Jesus and life skills training.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
17
EIN
20-2862970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American College of Neuropsychopharmacology

The principal function of the College is to further research and education in Neuropsychopharmacology and related fields by: a) promoting the interaction of a broad range of scientific disciplines of brain and behavior in order to advance the understandin....
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
0
EIN
22-1736045
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Semmes-Murphey Foundation

Advances neurosciences through clinical medicine, surgical care, research compilation, and endovascular neurosurgery training. Located in Memphis, TN.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$691.9k
Employees
29
EIN
38-3790195
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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