Needlink Nashville
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Needlink Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1955, with $2,502,866 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 91107, Nashville, TN, 37209 EIN 62-0544852 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.5M
▲ 44.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$2.4M
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 Needlink Nashville— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +14% 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 Needlink Nashville: 13 mo reserves · +14% 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 Needlink Nashville— 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 Needlink Nashville: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $582K (FY2013) to $2.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $82KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
14.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$82K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,502,866▲44.4% | $2,140,834▲6.3% | $2,391,031▲17.8% | $2,472,874▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,733,081▼15.9% | $2,014,492▲44.1% | $2,028,999▼12.2% | $2,072,559▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,061,209▲23.4% | $1,398,462▼36.5% | $2,310,410▲40.2% | $2,370,801▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,670,379▼80.3% | $2,201,756▼68.6% | $1,647,663▼24.4% | $1,657,257▼26.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,499,192▲649% | $7,006,394▲711% | $2,179,040▲218% | $2,267,423▲205% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,134,485▲115% | $863,520▲64.6% | $686,242▲65.2% | $742,843▲73.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $526,680▼1.1% | $524,675▼14.5% | $415,277▲0.5% | $428,745▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $532,507▼1.2% | $613,804▲10.1% | $413,272▼16.4% | $423,903▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $538,802▲0.4% | $557,701▲3.9% | $494,569▼3.7% | $506,791▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $536,445▼12.8% | $536,641▼3.2% | $513,468 | $524,607▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $615,446▲5.7% | $554,201▲1.9% | $513,664▲13.5% | $515,631▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $582,332 | $543,907▲4.9% | $452,419▲9.3% | $454,523▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $518,687▼11.3% | $413,994▲11.4% | $415,574▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $584,669 | $371,559 | $379,043 | 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 · $349K total
50 grants to Needlink Nashville totaling $349K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,777 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Delekus corporate support from brentwood committee | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $9,750 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Subscribe to music city solar panels/turn credits into resource for client utility support | 2022 | $20,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Support designated for additional solar panel acquisition ($19,000) and admin support ($1,000). | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $9,750 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide emergency financial support and resource referrals to 40 single-parent families enabling them to remain in their homes, safe. | 2022 | $8,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Subscribe to music city solar panels/turn credits into resource for client utility support | 2021 | $17,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $7,277 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $5,600 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support nashville/mid tennessee 2020 tornado relief efforts to provide utility assistance to davidson co residents | 2020 | $75,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support the relief efforts in the aftermath of the march 2020 middle tennessee tornadoes | 2020 | $30,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Designated for 2020 tornado relief | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,650 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $2,416 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Needlink Nashville a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Needlink Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0544852, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Needlink Nashville's EIN?
- Needlink Nashville's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0544852.
- How much revenue does Needlink Nashville report?
- Needlink Nashville reported $2,502,866 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Needlink Nashville have?
- CharityIndex grades Needlink Nashville B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Needlink Nashville (EIN 62-0544852) 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.