Tailgating For A Cause Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Tailgating For A Cause Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 2015, with $144,902 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
116 Adair Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37918 EIN 47-2946492 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$145K
▼ 11.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$155K
Net assets
$45K
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
—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 Tailgating For A Cause Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -7% 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 Tailgating For A Cause Inc: 3 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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 Tailgating For A Cause 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 Tailgating For A Cause Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 116 Adair Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37918
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94K (FY2015) to $145K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64KNet assets $45K
Operating margin
-6.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$109K
Total liabilities
$64K
Net assets
$45K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,902▼11.7% | $154,778▲25.9% | $44,869▼18.0% | $108,545▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $164,191▼7.5% | $122,920▼18.1% | $54,745▲306% | $118,421▲53.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $177,455▲51.3% | $150,002▲25.1% | $13,474▲1028% | $77,150▲22.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $117,281▲145% | $119,863▲151% | $1,194▼68.4% | $62,922▼11.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $47,818▼69.3% | $47,749▼71.1% | $3,776▲1.9% | $71,100▲507% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $155,823▲385% | $165,051▲351% | $3,707▼71.3% | $11,707▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $32,161▼22.2% | $36,578▼20.5% | $12,935▼25.5% | $12,935▼25.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $41,345▼17.4% | $46,014▼35.8% | $17,352▼21.2% | $17,352▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $50,046▼46.7% | $71,664▲42.5% | $22,021▼49.5% | $22,021▼49.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $93,915 | $50,276 | $43,639 | $43,639 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tailgating For A Cause Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tailgating For A Cause Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2946492, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tailgating For A Cause Inc's EIN?
- Tailgating For A Cause Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2946492.
- How much revenue does Tailgating For A Cause Inc report?
- Tailgating For A Cause Inc reported $144,902 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tailgating For A Cause Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tailgating For A Cause Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tailgating For A Cause Inc (EIN 47-2946492) 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.