Special Olympics Tennessee Inc

Organization Overview

Special Olympics Tennessee Inc is located in Brentwood, TN. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (N72) the organization is classified as: Special Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Special Olympics Tennessee Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Olympics Tennessee Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Special Olympics Tennessee Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROVIDES STATEWIDE YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS TENNESSEE OFFERS TRAINING AND COMPETITION IN 17 DIFFERENT SPORTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES 36 AREA PROGRAMS MANAGED BY VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAMS THAT ENCOMPASS ALL COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. COMBINED, THESE AREA PROGRAMS REACH OVER 17,000 REGISTERED ATHLETES EACH YEAR. IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, ATHLETES ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED, AND PROVIDED LOCAL COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES. EIGHT STATE-LEVEL GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS, WHICH INCLUDE ALL 17 OF THE SPORTS, ARE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY. USA NATIONAL GAMES AND WORLD GAMES ARE HELD EVERY FOUR YEARS, ALTERNATING EVERY TWO YEARS BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER GAMES. IN ADDITION TO 'TRADITIONAL' SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS, 'UNIFIED SPORTS' DIVISIONS ARE OFFERED IN 8 SPORTS WHEREBY ATHLETES WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES PLAY AS TEAMMATES. THIS 'INCLUSION' PROGRAM FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE AND FRIENDSHIPS AS THE PLAYERS PRACTICE, TRAVEL AND COMPETE TOGETHER. ADDITIONALLY, SPECIAL OLYMPICS TODAY CONDUCTS HEALTHY ATHLETES ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SCREENING PROGRAMS IN VISION (ATHLETES ARE GIVEN GLASSES IF NEEDED), DENTAL AND HEARING SCREENINGS (ALL PROGRAMS ARE DONATED BY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS), AND FITNESS AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION. 'ATHLETE LEADERSHIP' PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS EMPOWER ATHLETES BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME COACHES THEMSELVES THROUGH CERTIFIED COACHES TRAINING SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SPEAKERS TRAINING, AND SERVING ON LOCAL MANAGEMENT TEAMS AS WELL AS THE STATE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS TENNESSEE'S 'YOUTH MOVEMENT' IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR GREATER COMMUNITY INCLUSION OF ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SPECIAL OLYMPICS TENNESSEE CURRENTLY HAS OVER 120 SANCTIONED UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS WITHIN TENNESSEE. SPECIAL OLYMPICS TENNESSEE ALSO OFFERS A YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 12 YEARS WHICH INTRODUCES BASIC SPORT SKILLS, LIKE RUNNING, KICKING AND THROWING. YOUNG ATHLETES OFFERS FAMILIES, TEACHERS, CAREGIVERS AND PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY THE CHANCE TO SHARE THE JOY OF SPORTS WITH ALL CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Hayley Wielgus
Chairman
$0
Chief John Drake
Vice Chair
$0
Manisha Shah
Treasurer
$0
Dr Lasanda Massey
Secretary
$0
Elizabeth Mccreary
Past Chair
$0
Mark Blaze
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$462,883
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,982,051
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $13,380
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,444,934
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $140,053
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,091
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$160,530
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,478,416

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