Kipp Nashville
83% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kipp Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 2006, with $70,805,983 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
123 Douglas Ave, Nashville, TN, 37207 EIN 20-2799123 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2023)
$70.8M
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$60.4M
Net assets
$67.1M
Employees
595
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $1 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 Kipp Nashville: 83% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +15% 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 Kipp Nashville: 13 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A 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 Kipp Nashville: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Kipp Nashville: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To support educationally underserved communities and prepare students for college and beyond
What they do
Post secondary support - kipp nashville continues its mission of preparing students for college and beyond via its kipp forward program. this program provides a variety of support including scholarships for students/alumni applying for and attending college kipp nashville alumni are on track to graduate college at twice the rate of their peers.
Contact & location
- Address
- 123 Douglas Ave, Nashville, TN, 37207
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.5M (FY2013) to $70.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $112.7MNet assets $67.1M
Operating margin
14.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$179.9M
Total liabilities
$112.7M
Net assets
$67.1M
Salaries & benefits
$37.8M
63% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,805,983▲10.1% | $60,371,850▲9.1% | $67,116,591▲18.3% | $179,852,209▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,308,283▲7.4% | $55,342,054▲26.4% | $56,746,338▲19.8% | $167,948,627▲52.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,890,490▲24.8% | $43,791,570▲27.0% | $47,384,803▲51.3% | $110,301,392▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,985,945▲52.0% | $34,470,847▲16.4% | $31,312,626▲76.5% | $80,824,528▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,578,521▲11.5% | $29,622,823▲27.8% | $17,742,934▲12.6% | $69,247,169▲67.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $28,316,093▲32.9% | $23,177,213▲21.9% | $15,759,158▲48.4% | $41,465,293▲135% | 990 |
| 2017 | $21,303,805▲24.1% | $19,014,036▲21.9% | $10,619,592▲27.6% | $17,607,814▲67.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,162,738▲21.4% | $15,597,797▲20.0% | $8,320,851▲23.4% | $10,493,689▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,140,628▲87.9% | $12,998,000▲138% | $6,743,921▲27.3% | $9,085,030▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,525,767 | $5,472,786▲40.3% | $5,299,413▲64.1% | $7,650,642▲107% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,901,355▲21.6% | $3,228,471▲96.9% | $3,687,358▲95.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,208,961 | $1,639,719 | $1,890,284 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Randy Dowell — $266,765 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Dowell | Executive Director | 40 | $266,765 |
| Carey Peek | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $190,771 |
| James Robinson | Managing Director High Sch | 40 | $170,761 |
| Tiffany Russ | Chief of Schools | 40 | $164,057 |
| Adrianna Clemons | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $157,744 |
| Katherine Baker | Head of Schools - Elementa | 40 | $149,197 |
| Katrina Frazier | Head of Schools | 40 | $141,888 |
| Marc Gauthier | Principal | 40 | $134,740 |
| Berry Brooks | Managing Director Development | 40 | $133,553 |
| Tiffany Potter | Principal | 40 | $121,581 |
| Beth Harwell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bridget Haimberger | Governance Chair | 2 | — |
| Camiqueka Fuller | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Chris Barbic | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Cynthia Arnholt | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ed Littlejohn | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Dennis | Development Chair | 2 | — |
| J Andrew Goddard | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeff Mcgruder | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jim Flautt | Board Chair | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Project Play Therapy | Student Therapy Services | $851,302 |
| Enable Resource Group | It Services | $500,297 |
| Chi Tschang | Consulting | $177,532 |
| Horticulture Solutions | Landscaping | $153,368 |
| Universal Protection Service LP | Security Services | $152,709 |
Grants received · $21.2M total
106 grants to Kipp Nashville totaling $21.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fund | To support sy24-25 seat growth at kipp nashville | 2024 | $290,000 |
| City Fund | To support continued seat growth in nashville | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Impact and innovation | 2024 | $137,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Construction of hickory hollow mall facilities | 2024 | $125,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For kipp global high school: att berry brooks | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | 2024 support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $20,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For kipp nashville general purposes | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted gift. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Academic one kipp initiatives, postsecondary readiness support, postsecondary gpa data infrastructure management, postsecondary nudge program, school start-up | 2023 | $2,116,692 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For construction of hickory hollow mall facilities | 2023 | $500,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $262,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $123,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kipp Nashville a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kipp Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2799123, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kipp Nashville's EIN?
- Kipp Nashville's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2799123.
- How much revenue does Kipp Nashville report?
- Kipp Nashville reported $70,805,983 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kipp Nashville's spending goes to programs?
- Kipp Nashville spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kipp Nashville have?
- CharityIndex grades Kipp Nashville A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kipp Nashville's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kipp Nashville's latest Form 990 is $266,765, paid to Randy Dowell (Executive Director).
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Data for Kipp Nashville (EIN 20-2799123) 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.