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Tennessee religious organizations

There are 7,519 religious organizations and churches in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean religious organizations employ 5,715 people, earn more than $978 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of religious organizations in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
4,419
 
$766,793,730
Religious media production and publishing organizations
 
128
 
$32,706,410
Organizations supporting a single religious organization
 
67
 
$7,814,026
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
57
 
$5,244,121
Organizations supporting multiple religious organizations
 
52
 
$7,103,089
Islamic nonprofit organizations
 
49
 
$6,094,108
Religious professional societies
 
48
 
$4,348,945
Buddhist nonprofit organizations
 
47
 
$1,835,366
Jewish nonprofit organizations
 
46
 
$74,650,761
Religious alliances and advocates
 
31
 
$1,296,244
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Religious organizations by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
2,540
 
$404,810,168
Memphis
 
1,347
 
$82,223,577
Knoxville
 
923
 
$82,823,083
Chattanooga
 
562
 
$129,516,839
Jackson, TN
 
235
 
$8,338,305
Cleveland, TN
 
225
 
$178,255,239
Johnson City
 
222
 
$14,023,927
Clarksville
 
213
 
$5,427,068
Kingsport
 
203
 
$25,133,533
Morristown
 
137
 
$2,421,370
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Job trends for Tennessee religious organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
343
1-10
 
331
11-25
 
66
26-100
 
38
101 to 1,000
 
10
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of religious organizations in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
803
$250k to $1M
 
289
$1M to $5M
 
106
$5M to $25M
 
29
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of religious organizations in Tennessee

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Martha O'Bryan Center

Martha O'Bryan Center empowers families to overcome poverty through education, economic advancement, and community support, fostering lifelong learning and social mobility.
Revenue
$37.8m
Assets
$52.5m
Employees
514
EIN
62-0477728
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gordon Jewish Community Center

Gordon Jewish Community Center enriches lives through diverse programs rooted in Jewish values, welcoming all ages to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
246
EIN
62-0475746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church

Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church fuels Christ's global mission by building trusted relationships, equipping leaders, strengthening churches, and supporting compassionate relief worldwide.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
15
EIN
58-1375506
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AMG International

AMG International is an evangelical Christian missionary agency ministering in over 30 countries of the world. AMG has provided hope through the Good News of Jesus Christ since 1942.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
22
EIN
13-1766596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA)

CMDA equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. It coordinates mission trips and provides conferences for healthcare professionals.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
110
EIN
36-2284267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Score International

Score International exists to expose people to missions, evangelize the lost, edify believers, and enhance the work of local missionaries.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
30
EIN
58-1605736
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Jewish Community Center

Memphis Jewish Community Center unites diverse individuals through fitness, arts, and educational programs while fostering connection and inspiration within the Jewish community.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$35.9m
Employees
297
EIN
62-0481800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Precept

Precept Ministries International is an interdenominational Christian evangelical organization that hosts training workshops, conducts Bible studies, trains individuals to conduct Bible studies, offers study tours to biblical sites and Bible-conferences.
Revenue
$23.1m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
70
EIN
62-0841438
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Family Radio

Everything we do at Family Radio is to enable people to discover, read, trust, and profess the word of God, the bible.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$105.6m
Employees
40
EIN
94-1442453
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Isha Foundation

Isha Foundation is dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all people. Ishafoundation is dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all people.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$190.6m
Employees
51
EIN
62-1794866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville

To promote the general welfare, viability and cohesiveness of the Jewish community of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people locally, in Israel and around the world.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$43.4m
Employees
23
EIN
62-6077703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iris Global

Iris Global (previously Iris Ministries) is a holistic ministry that they began in 1980 as they took small evangelistic street drama teams to Asia on short-term mission trips.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
28
EIN
33-0648658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - USA

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - USA champions Christian support for Israel, combats antisemitism, teaches biblical ties to Jerusalem, and delivers humanitarian aid across Israeli society.
Revenue
$17.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
22
EIN
62-1279378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Restore7

Restore7 inspires, assists, and promotes charitable, literary, educational, and supportive pursuits to spread the knowledge of God's love in all seven areas of culture as a voice of love for prophecy and evangelization for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
10
EIN
27-1088190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Priority One Schools

Heritage Ministries preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ at churches and conferences worldwide, while also helping build churches in foreign nations.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
3
EIN
62-1353984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Love Worth Finding Ministries

Love Worth Finding Ministries shares the gospel worldwide through Adrian Rogers' biblical teaching, broadcasting recorded sermons and providing books and digital resources for discipleship.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
30
EIN
58-1730035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knoxville Leadership Foundation

Knoxville Leadership Foundation connects people in need with resources, provides workforce development, and partners with Compassion Coalition to inform churches and community.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
60
EIN
62-1574495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CBMC

CBMC is a mission-driven organization that aims to present Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to business and professional men, develop Christian business and professional men to carry out the Great Commission, facilitate peer advisory groups for faith-...
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
94
EIN
36-2004402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rock of Ages Ministries (ROAPM)

To influence every correctional/educational facility in the world for Christ by providing a ministry characterized by integrity and excellence, one that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the correctional/educational staff and clientele.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
8
EIN
58-1343371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Compassion

Operation Compassion mobilizes partners to deliver disaster relief, clean water, food, and essential supplies, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs worldwide.
Revenue
$140.3m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
16
EIN
62-1697490
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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