EIN 62-1871605

Niswonger Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Niswonger Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds a grant for a kid's backpack program, a grant for a summer youth program, and sponsors a teacher supply depot. The foundation also supports youth programs and provides camp spots for Keep Greene Beautiful. Last year, the foundation made eight grants. It is located in Greeneville, TN.
Total revenues
$12,739,858
2023
Total expenses
$12,626,393
2023
Total assets
$21,855,275
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Niswonger Foundation

Project on track is a high-dosage/low ratio tutoring program for students in grades 1-8 in the areas of literacy and mathematics. This form of tutoring is an evidence-based practice that helps schools address learning gaps and accelerate learning through more intensive and personalized support for students. More than 6,000 students received these services during fy 2022-23.
Ap (advanced placement) access for all provides students across Tennessee with the opportunity to access free virtual ap courses, educational resources, and individualized teacher support from licensed Tennessee educators, and opportunity for ap course testing. Current ap teachers have access to advanced professional development. Teachers interested in becoming ap trained teachers are supported in reaching that goal. More than 3,000 students and 800 teachers were provided the benefits of this program in fy 2022-23. Twenty-one ap courses were available to Tennessee's high school students.
Stem ld (science-technology-engineering and mathematics learning design) targets students and educators in grades 6-12. The project provides in-person and virtual stem-rich environments for students to accelerate learning and be exposed to stem fields, leading to positive student outcomes and potentially meaningful employment in the workforce post high school. There is an intensive effort directed towards professional development for educators and opportunities for early post-secondary opportunities for students.
Niswonger i3 partnerships-consortium fee-a college and career consortium of 15 school districts and 30 secondary schools to serve 27,000 students
Niswonger i3 partnerships-online seat fee-students in all 30 consortium high schools had the opportunity to choose from over 45 online classes-served over 3,200 students
Scholarship remission-student loan receivable for tuition, room and board and for books and supplies
Other income- income for the educational expenses of the Niswonger Foundation

Who funds Niswonger Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)Building/restoration$1,000,000
Care Foundation of America Two Brentwood CommonsTo Further Exempt Purpose$525,000
New Teacher Center (NTC)Districts Partnering To Implement High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Instructional Coaching (Ic) Program To Improve the Effectiveness of Teachers in High-Need Rural and Urban School Districts.$306,977
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Niswonger Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Nancy DishnerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$130,000
Robin ShepherdChief Financial Officer$150,000
Debra BentleyDirector of Project$97,550
Richard KitzmillerVice President , Director of Program$123,677
Sherry CockerhamMath Project Director$107,692
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Niswonger Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,869,508
Investment income and dividends$299,882
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-108,606
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$679,074
Total revenues$12,739,858

Form 990s for Niswonger Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-13990PFView PDF
2022-062023-05-04990PFView PDF
2021-062022-02-02990PFView PDF
2020-062021-06-17990PFView PDF
2019-062020-02-18990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet FoundationManhattan Beach, CA$8,948,233
Trojan Real PropertiesAddison, TX$17,126,723
Greater Texas FoundationBryan, TX$27,368,927
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GreenTrust AllianceElkridge, MD$3,431,103
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $306,977 from New Teacher Center (NTC)
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $525,000 from Care Foundation of America Two Brentwood Commons
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
223 N Main St
Greeneville, TN 37745
Metro area
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
County
Greene County, TN
Website URL
niswongerfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(423) 820-8214
IRS details
EIN
62-1871605
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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