Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1983, with $799,959 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4805 Park Avenue 305, Nashville, TN, 37209 EIN 58-1488230 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$800K
▲ 27.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$776K
Net assets
$498K
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 Nashville Adult Literacy Council 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 rating8 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 Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc: 8 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 Nashville Adult Literacy Council 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 Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4805 Park Avenue 305, Nashville, TN, 37209
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $512K (FY2013) to $800K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $498K
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$524K
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$498K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $799,959▲27.2% | $776,275▲9.1% | $498,068▲5.0% | $523,506▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $629,035▼30.9% | $711,475▼13.5% | $474,384▼14.8% | $495,992▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $910,184▼37.1% | $822,147▼48.7% | $556,824▲18.8% | $596,132▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,446,503▲52.6% | $1,602,943▲116% | $468,787▲0.1% | $533,226▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $947,886▲28.6% | $741,446▲3.2% | $468,527▲78.8% | $572,143▲48.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $737,306▲22.9% | $718,651▲24.4% | $262,087▲7.7% | $385,997▲53.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $600,126▼10.4% | $577,720▼6.5% | $243,432▲10.1% | $251,191▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $669,946▼13.9% | $617,821▼25.6% | $221,026▲30.9% | $233,409▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $777,907▲4.5% | $830,088▲18.6% | $168,901▼23.6% | $182,955▼30.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $744,711▲8.6% | $699,786▲12.2% | $221,082▲25.5% | $263,774▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $686,019▲34.0% | $623,752▲11.1% | $176,157▲54.7% | $196,369▲64.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $511,795 | $561,289▲5.7% | $113,890▼30.3% | $119,073▼34.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $531,204▼3.5% | $163,384▼31.6% | $181,653▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $550,619▲14.7% | $238,891▼23.6% | $250,922▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $480,117 | $312,594 | $331,604 | 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 · $182K total
39 grants to Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc totaling $182K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,293 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $21,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $16,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | 2022 | $15,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To teach reading, writing, and english-speaking skills to adults in nashville. | 2022 | $11,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Improve adult education in davidson county through collective work of 14 agencies | 2022 | $8,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For your participation in the big payback 2022 | 2022 | $6,869 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To teach reading, writing, and english-speaking skills to adults in nashville. | 2021 | $6,100 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | On behalf of the delek fund for hope in honor of james bradshaw | 2020 | $1,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $1,471 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $1,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | From david paine with village real estate | 2020 | $700 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1488230, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc's EIN?
- Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1488230.
- How much revenue does Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc report?
- Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc reported $799,959 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc (EIN 58-1488230) 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.