Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2023, with $18,305,104 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
937 Herman St, Nashville, TN, 37208 EIN 88-3090268 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.3M
▼ 76.2% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$596K
Net assets
$109.3M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating2200 mo reserves · +97% 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 Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn: 2200 mo reserves · +97% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To support goodwill's mission of changing lives through education, training, and employment.
Contact & location
- Address
- 937 Herman St, Nashville, TN, 37208
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $76.8M (FY2023) to $18.3M (FY2024) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $61KNet assets $109.3M
Operating margin
96.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$109.4M
Total liabilities
$61K
Net assets
$109.3M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,305,104▼76.2% | $596,385▲1998% | $109,316,708▲29.4% | $109,377,788▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $76,839,770 | $28,431 | $84,496,906 | $84,725,337 | 990 |
| 2022 | — | — | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Johnson | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Dave Fentress | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Donna Yurdin | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Fred Mclaughlin | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| John Tishler | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Kathryn Thompson | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Leisa Byars | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Grants received · $89.5M total
2 grants to Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn totaling $89.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Inc | (see statement) | 2024 | $14,147,454 |
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Inc | Initial funding of the goodwill foundation, a related organization established to further the mission of goodwill industries of middle tn. | 2023 | $75,391,898 |
Grants made · $561K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $561K in FY2024. All grants made by Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Inc | To support goodwill industries of middle tennessee's charitable and educational programs, including workforce development, job training, and employment services for individuals with barriers to employment. | $560,988 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 88-3090268, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn's EIN?
- Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 88-3090268.
- How much revenue does Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn report?
- Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn reported $18,305,104 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn's spending goes to programs?
- Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn have?
- CharityIndex grades Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Beth Johnson (Treasurer).
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Data for Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tn (EIN 88-3090268) 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.