Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2006, with $743,775 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37212 EIN 20-3255129 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$744K
▲ 12.2% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$720K
Net assets
$528K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc: 9 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37212
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $126K (FY2013) to $744K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $274KNet assets $528K
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$803K
Total liabilities
$274K
Net assets
$528K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $743,775▲12.2% | $719,825▲15.4% | $528,345▲4.7% | $802,582▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $662,633▲21.9% | $623,513▲38.7% | $504,395▲8.4% | $815,251▲48.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $543,517▲24.0% | $449,566▲37.9% | $465,275▲25.3% | $550,293▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $438,491▼16.5% | $326,025▼30.2% | $371,324▲42.7% | $469,042▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $524,893▼13.4% | $466,967▼12.0% | $260,138▼26.0% | $392,931▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $606,264▲24.1% | $530,517▲46.8% | $351,632▲27.5% | $455,156▲63.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $488,690▲121% | $361,487▲22.8% | $275,885▲144% | $278,510▲38.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $221,460▼46.8% | $294,270▼7.5% | $113,201▼36.8% | $200,951▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $415,892▲108% | $318,288▲67.1% | $179,128▲317% | $252,726▲116% | 990 |
| 2015 | $199,670▲45.2% | $190,467▲42.0% | $42,955▲27.3% | $116,825▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $137,480▲8.9% | $134,140▲6.2% | $33,752▲11.0% | $113,752▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $126,270 | $126,309▼52.4% | $30,412▼0.1% | $107,812▲34.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $265,442▼71.5% | $30,451▲5.4% | $80,451▲178% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $932,659▲115% | $28,889▼52.6% | $28,889▼52.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $432,909 | $61,002 | $61,002 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $671K total
47 grants to Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc totaling $671K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | The shelby commons project | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | The annual matching gift | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Abc is the fuel in nashvilles creative engine. its the hub for building more sustainable arts businesses and creative enterprises, making nashville a great place to create and enjoy art. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | The annual matching gift | 2023 | $65,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide high quality, intensive education and entrepreneur training for 25 artists in 2023, and expose their business plans to more than 300 community members for additional networking. | 2023 | $5,750 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For an annual matching gift | 2022 | $67,535 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide education programs that empower artists and creative organizations with entrepreneurial skills and resources to build thriving, sustainable businesses | 2022 | $6,250 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For an annual matching gift | 2021 | $46,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For a matching gift for 2019-2020 | 2020 | $46,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Southeast Community Capital Corporation | Coronavirus relief fund - metro cares grant - arts organizations | 2020 | $20,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Designated for the artist in residency program | 2020 | $12,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support education offerings which provide artists and creative organizations with critical entrepreneurial skills needed to build thriving, sustainable businesses. | 2020 | $5,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3255129, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc's EIN?
- Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3255129.
- How much revenue does Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc report?
- Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc reported $743,775 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc (EIN 20-3255129) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.