Nashville area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Nashville area nonprofits
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There are 13,966 organizations in the greater Nashville metro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro nonprofits employ 151,279 people, earn more than $27 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $57 billion.

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Job trends for Nashville nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	1,886
1-10	923
11-25	324
26-100	277
101 to 1,000	138
1,000+	17

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Nashville is driven by large organizations like Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Vanderbilt University, Dialysis Clinic, CCA of Tennessee LLC Employee Benefit Trust, and Belmont University.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, universities, outpatient clinics, fraternal societies, and nursing homes.

Sizes of nonprofits in Nashville

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	2,740
$250k to $1M	1,135
$1M to $5M	680
$5M to $25M	276
$25M to $100M	76
$100M+	24

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, Dialysis Clinic, and Chscommunity Health Systems Veba Trust earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Nashville.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 2.9% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Nashville with more than $100 million account for 65.6% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, universities, public utilities, fraternal societies, and private foundations.

Types of nonprofits in Nashville

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	2,540	2,765	$404,810,168	$714,119,665
Educational institutions	1,952	38,357	$5,586,125,591	$21,785,775,910
Human service organizations	1,245	12,292	$861,607,283	$1,229,382,102
Foundations	1,130	412	$1,190,010,070	$5,533,670,304
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	1,073	7,916	$413,672,072	$802,348,957
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	909	3,904	$541,937,889	$2,444,926,049
Business and community development organizations	832	2,861	$812,098,674	$1,580,202,385
Mutual assistance organizations	516	6,134	$2,009,877,241	$1,615,485,272
Youth development organizations	390	1,513	$72,620,961	$166,137,187
Animal organizations	383	1,129	$112,339,136	$335,414,971

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Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is a national association dedicated to improving the documentation, management and communication of building information as used by the construction community.

Revenue

$6.1m

Assets

$7.6m

Employees

EIN

53-0242938

IRS type

501(c)(6)

National Federation of Independent Business

National Federation of Independent Business champions the interests of small businesses through advocacy, policy formulation, and representation at federal and state levels.

Revenue

$114.9m

Assets

$133.7m

Employees

950

EIN

94-0707299

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Richmond The American International University in London (RAIUL)

A multi-cultural liberal arts university offering high-quality education, research excellence and public engagement to prepare students for a globalized world.

Revenue

$22.4m

Assets

$12.3m

Employees

192

EIN

06-1395640

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Charity Water

Charity Water funds and proves sustainable, community-owned clean water projects worldwide, using 100% of public donations and partnering with local organizations for impact.

Revenue

$82.3m

Assets

$144.1m

Employees

126

EIN

22-3936753

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

$64.1m

Assets

$228.9m

Employees

663

EIN

62-0202000

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$15.0m

Assets

$16.9m

Employees

EIN

62-0304530

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Country Music Association

CMA fosters national interest in Country Music through events, awards, and leadership while promoting development, growth, and popularity of the genre.

Revenue

$78.2m

Assets

$132.7m

Employees

EIN

62-0606066

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

$6.9m

Assets

$23.5m

Employees

EIN

62-0379580

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Tennessee Realtors

Tennessee Realtors advocates for property rights, supports over 37,000 members with services, education, and community engagement, enhancing REALTORS(r)' success statewide.

Revenue

$5.3m

Assets

$22.6m

Employees

EIN

62-0641912

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

$21.5m

Assets

$76.6m

Employees

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

$46.0m

Assets

$114.8m

Employees

159

EIN

13-3448166

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

EIN

58-1375506

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Housing Fund

The Housing Fund provides affordable housing solutions, including a community land trust program and the Housing Resiliency Fund.

Revenue

$5.4m

Assets

$49.9m

Employees

EIN

62-1632388

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Jackson Foundation

The Jackson Foundation is a non-profit organization conceived with The conviction that educational motivation and learning involvement are The keys to our society's future.

Revenue

$5.9m

Assets

$82.2m

Employees

EIN

62-0788376

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

$156.6m

Assets

$88.3m

Employees

164

EIN

62-1049447

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)

Mental Health Cooperative delivers integrated behavioral, physical, and addiction care for adults, children, and youth with serious mental health needs through collaborative community services.

Revenue

$94.2m

Assets

$153.5m

Employees

1,215

EIN

58-2018687

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Scarlett Family Foundation

The Scarlett Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. Last year, it made 328 grants. Its trustees are Tara Anne Scarlett, Dorothy F Scarlett, and Joseph H Scarlett JR. Grantees include New Venture Fund.

Revenue

$20.9m

Assets

$249.3m

Employees

EIN

20-1980932

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)

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)

The Ensworth School

The Ensworth School fosters academic excellence, curiosity, integrity, and societal contribution through K-12 education, arts engagement, and a diverse, inclusive community.

Revenue

$83.7m

Assets

$313.5m

Employees

709

EIN

62-0598316

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nashville area nonprofits

Job trends for Nashville nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Nashville

Types of nonprofits in Nashville

Directory of nonprofits in Nashville

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

National Federation of Independent Business

Richmond The American International University in London (RAIUL)

Charity Water

Fisk University

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Country Music Association

Tennessee Bankers Association

Tennessee Realtors

Tennessee Hospital Association

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church

The Housing Fund

The Jackson Foundation

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)

Scarlett Family Foundation

Gordon Jewish Community Center

Martha O'Bryan Center

The Ensworth School

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