Nonprofits in Tennessee

There are 34,879 organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean nonprofits employ 371,036 people, earn more than $44 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $95 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Tennessee cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Nashville	10,083	151,156	$17,968,566,210	$31,103,961,355
Memphis	9,796	78,835	$11,266,909,643	$26,350,020,575
Knoxville	3,975	47,599	$4,982,826,462	$12,742,087,898
Chattanooga	2,191	20,216	$2,078,912,488	$4,971,729,801
Kingsport	1,103	14,336	$1,614,512,429	$7,469,064,668
Johnson City	873	16,445	$1,504,882,154	$3,967,571,138
Jackson, TN	812	6,505	$479,299,335	$1,204,592,025
Clarksville	641	2,062	$418,221,420	$596,437,681
Cleveland, TN	557	4,476	$590,837,917	$811,604,117
Morristown	554	4,097	$307,775,370	$635,665,111

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Job trends for Tennessee nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	2,358
1-10	1,883
11-25	718
26-100	675
101 to 1,000	453
1,000+	59

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Tennessee is driven by large organizations like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals, Pleasant View Christian School, and Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA).
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, universities, hospital systems, developmentally disabled centers, and colleges.

Sizes of nonprofits in Tennessee

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	6,829
$250k to $1M	2,142
$1M to $5M	1,140
$5M to $25M	505
$25M to $100M	143
$100M+	67

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals, Vanderbilt University, American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, and St Jude Children's Research Hospital earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Tennessee.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 3.5% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Tennessee with more than $100 million account for 62.1% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, hospital systems, universities, public utilities, and organizations supporting a medical research nonprofit.

Types of nonprofits in Tennessee

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	5,399	4,565	$509,936,810	$1,233,744,334
Animal organizations	5,264	3,475	$421,377,153	$673,682,743
Educational institutions	4,631	76,673	$6,277,681,027	$20,855,670,610
Human service organizations	2,327	53,275	$2,168,056,052	$2,414,124,796
Business and community development organizations	2,153	6,529	$861,881,463	$1,867,030,740
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,133	9,068	$482,028,395	$1,012,454,214
Foundations	2,009	782	$1,471,032,296	$8,553,085,329
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,824	7,435	$641,845,849	$1,432,663,737
Mutual assistance organizations	1,535	3,114	$2,188,022,802	$1,443,207,956
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	935	8,076	$3,640,317,791	$18,326,081,161

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National Federation of Independent Business

The purposes for which this corporation is organized are: 1. To promote the economic, financial and political welfare of its members; to elevate the prestige and standing of the Independent small Business owner in his/her community; to organize the Inde...

Revenue

$100.1m

Assets

$47.4m

Employees

943

EIN

94-0707299

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's mission is to promote responsible energy choices that work to address the impacts of Global Climate Change and ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.

Revenue

$5.0m

Assets

$6.7m

Employees

EIN

58-1620669

IRS type

501(c)(3)

St Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Revenue

$980.7m

Assets

$5.4b

Employees

5,185

EIN

62-0646012

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Fisk University

Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive contributions to society. Our curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts.

Revenue

$37.8m

Assets

$127.1m

Employees

545

EIN

62-0202000

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Youth Villages Foundation

Youth Villages Foundation is a childrens and youth service in Memphis, TN whose mission is: Youth Villages helps children and families live successfully.

Revenue

$52.7m

Assets

$255.2m

Employees

EIN

62-1652079

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$30.1m

Assets

$9.7m

Employees

EIN

58-1450139

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Memphis Tourism Corporation

The official destination marketing organization dedicated to actively grow the memphis and shelby county economy by attracting visitors, conventions and events. To promote memphis as a convention and tourism destination, assist organizations involved in...

Revenue

$16.1m

Assets

$32.8m

Employees

EIN

62-1025301

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

$15.2m

Assets

$17.6m

Employees

EIN

62-0306045

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

The purpose of the association is to represent the common interests of its members to tva, to promote the common interests and efficiencies of its members and to promote the professional development of its members' employees. Represent member interests,...

Revenue

$9.1m

Assets

$29.2m

Employees

EIN

62-0468356

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Tennessee Hospital Association (THA)

The mission of the Tennessee Hospital Association is to lead its members in advocacy for and support of community-based hospitals and health systems and assist them in delivering accessible, cost-effective, quality health services.

Revenue

$13.4m

Assets

$37.3m

Employees

EIN

62-0534232

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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Nonprofits in Tennessee

Nonprofits by major Tennessee cities

Job trends for Tennessee nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Tennessee

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National Federation of Independent Business

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

St Jude Children's Research Hospital

Fisk University

Youth Villages Foundation

Second Harvest Food Bank East Tennessee

Memphis Tourism Corporation

National Cotton Council of America (NCC)

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

Tennessee Hospital Association (THA)

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