How many nonprofits are there in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 40,223 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 18th-most of any state.

How much revenue do Tennessee nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Tennessee report about $61.0B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Tennessee city has the most nonprofits?

Memphis has the most registered nonprofits in Tennessee, with 8,489 organizations.

Tennessee nonprofit statistics

There are 40,223 tax-exempt organizations registered in Tennessee — the 18th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $61.0B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

40,223

Combined annual revenue

$61.0B

Rank among states

#18

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in Tennessee

Religion-Related4,448
Education3,406
Human Services3,155
Recreation & Sports1,899
Arts, Culture & Humanities1,896
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations1,549
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,381
Youth Development1,068

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Tennessee?: Tennessee has 40,223 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 18th-most of any state.
How much revenue do Tennessee nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Tennessee report about $61.0B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Tennessee city has the most nonprofits?: Memphis has the most registered nonprofits in Tennessee, with 8,489 organizations.

All Tennessee nonprofits Largest in Tennessee National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.