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Tennessee food and agriculture nonprofits

There are 494 food and agriculture programs in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean food and agriculture nonprofits employ 1,087 people, earn more than $504 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $492 million.
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Types of food and agriculture nonprofits in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Food distribution programs
 
227
 
$443,933,333
Agriculture nonprofits
 
177
 
$49,841,284
Food banks and pantries
 
91
 
$368,744,595
Food and agriculture alliances and advocates
 
11
 
$293,899
Organizations supporting multiple food and agriculture nonprofits
 
8
 
$7,502
Food and agriculture professional societies
 
4
 
$160,080
Organizations supporting a single food or agriculture nonprofit
 
4
 
$0
Food and agriculture research and public policy institutes
 
4
 
$8,128,744
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Food and agriculture nonprofits by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
141
 
$243,825,403
Memphis
 
81
 
$97,980,516
Knoxville
 
57
 
$69,869,559
Chattanooga
 
31
 
$36,542,671
Johnson City
 
19
 
$2,063,233
Kingsport
 
17
 
$35,117,630
Jackson, TN
 
11
 
$2,658,289
Clarksville
 
11
 
$1,867,257
Morristown
 
10
 
$1,473,438
Cleveland, TN
 
6
 
$643,418
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Job trends for Tennessee food and agriculture nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
98
1-10
 
32
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of food and agriculture nonprofits in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
152
$250k to $1M
 
70
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of food and agriculture nonprofits in Tennessee

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Second Harvest Food Bank East Tennessee

Second Harvest Food Bank is the East Tennessee region's largest hunger-relief charity; operating programs in 18 counties. The food bank secures and distributes over 18 million pounds of food and grocery products annually.
Revenue
$40.9m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
63
EIN
58-1450139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Second Harvest Food Bank provides over 27 million pounds of food to 450 agencies, including soup kitchens, emergency programs and children's programs.
Revenue
$147.5m
Assets
$71.8m
Employees
160
EIN
62-1049447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

To feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee by securing and distributing food and engaging the community in the fight to end hunger through regional partnerships, programs, and education.
Revenue
$27.6m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
32
EIN
62-1303822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-South Food Bank

Mid-South Food Bank collects and distributes food to charitable organizations in West TN, East AR, and North MS. Part of Feeding America.
Revenue
$71.8m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
161
EIN
62-1340755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Of One Accord

Building a cooperative effort among local churches, agencies, and businesses to identify and meet community needs through public support while serving those in need with the love Of jesus!. To meet social and spiritual needs Of those in the community.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
48
EIN
62-1391365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feed America First

Feed America First is a faith-based, 501(c)3 hunger relief organization based out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Their mission is provide food to those who feed the hungry. Every month they distribute over 900,000+ lbs. of food and help feed 30,000 families.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
12
EIN
62-1821057
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

Chattanooga Area Food Bank is a nonprofit that provides food to those in need in the Chattanooga area. They also run various programs to help improve the region's nutrition.
Revenue
$33.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
67
EIN
62-0867645
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midsouth Grain Inspection Services

To provide inspection services for the grain commodity market in the midsouth region pursuant to its designation from the United States department of agriculture.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
91
EIN
62-0291672
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation represents, protects, informs, and develops programs for Tennessee farmers' welfare through communication and leadership opportunities.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$142.8m
Employees
70
EIN
62-0380840
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Karamu Nutrition Program (KNP)

To provide a variety of services for childcare providers. However, our core service is CACFP sponsorship. In fact, Dr. Vera originally founded Karamu to serve as a CACFP sponsor.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
12
EIN
62-1510796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agricenter International

Agricenter International is a leading agriculture education center, featuring a multi-purpose arena and the world's largest urban farm.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
51
EIN
62-1143306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Our Daily Bread Cacfp

Our Daily Bread Cacfp provides nutrition education and resources to children 12 years and under enrolled in registered or licensed day care centers.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
36
EIN
62-1608572
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Generation Away

One Generation Away is a non-profit dedicated to wiping hunger off the face of America by providing meals to Americans through mobile food pantries and grocery rescue in Franklin, TN.
Revenue
$27.9m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
11
EIN
46-2741214
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Beef Industry Council

To effectively maintain and build demand for Beef in Tennessee, nationally and internationally by supporting and extending state and national market development programs. Thereby, assisting u.s.
Revenue
$840.9k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
8
EIN
62-1276303
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Fish Hospitality Pantries

The organization was established to combat hunger in east Tennessee. The all volunteer organization operates Pantries in the knoxville, Tennessee area. The mission of the organization is to provide emergency food assistance to the hungry poor.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
2
EIN
62-1584500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Food Project

Nashville Food Project brings people together to grow, cook, and share nourishing food, with the goals of cultivating community and alleviating hunger in our city. Charles J Sentell runs the non-profit organization.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
40
EIN
45-2905951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Pay It Forward

Portland Pay It Forward provides free food and basic needs to the local community with no questions asked, as well as a platform for residents to exchange goods.
Revenue
$890.6k
Assets
$595.5k
Employees
0
EIN
84-4163564
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cotton Foundation

Cotton Foundation promotes education, research, and development in the U.S. cotton industry through Emerging Leaders and Producer Information Exchange programs.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
0
EIN
62-6048143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shiloh Distribution Center

To fight hunger by impacting the lives of no- and low-income individuals and families through food and supply Distribution, as well as, media and technology educational programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
0
EIN
83-0471038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rutherford County Farm Bureau

Rutherford County Farm Bureau promotes agricultural welfare, supports education initiatives, advocates for policy, and fosters community engagement among farmers in Tennessee.
Revenue
$844.2k
Assets
$806.0k
Employees
0
EIN
62-0346505
IRS type
501(c)(5)
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