Jobs For Tennessee Graduates Inc

Organization Overview

Jobs For Tennessee Graduates Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jobs For Tennessee Graduates 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 06/2022, Jobs For Tennessee Graduates Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.6% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2019, Jobs For Tennessee Graduates Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $502,565. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

JOBS FOR TENNESSEE GRADUATE'S MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO GRADUATION, GUIDING EACH ONE TOWARD POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, A MEANINGFUL CAREER, AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD. JTG SPECIALISTS TEACH THE JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES (JAG) MODEL DURING A STUDENT'S SENIOR YEAR, THEN ADD A 12-MONTH FOLLOW UP TO ENSURE SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. AMONG THE SKILLS OBTAINED FOR COLLEGE/WORKFORCE: LEADERSHIP ; JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS/RESUME WRITING; FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; DRESS ETIQUETTE; COMMUNITY SERVICEJTG'S PURPOSE IT TO IMPROVE YOUNG LIVES FOREVER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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JTG SPECIALISTS (TEACHERS) ARE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF EITHER JTG OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR JTG ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING: 23 PROGRAM IN 17 TENNESSEE COUNTIES. 675 STUDENTS WITH 600 BEING SENIORS SERVED FOR 2021-2022 WITH ANOTHER 594 2021 GRADUATES TRACKED WITH 12-MONTH FOLLOW UP. 2022 GRADUATES COMPILED A 99% GRADUATION RATE. 2022 GRADUATES WERE AWARDED MORE THAN $9.2M IN POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES JTG SECURED A $1,500,000 GRANT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY EDUCATION RELIEF (GEEER) FUND. FOR THE 7TH STRAIGHT YEAR, JTG EARNED THE PRESTIGIOUS "5-OF-5" NATIONAL AWARD FROM JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES, RECOGNIZING HIGH GRADUATION RATE AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES. JTG EXCEEDED ALL JAG NATIONAL OUTCOMES DURING THE MOST CHALLENGING TEACHING ENVIRONMENT IN MODERN HISTORY. THE JAG MODEL HAS BEEN MORE EFFECTIVE DURING COVID-19 THAN A REGULAR LEARNING ATMOSPHERE. GOVERNOR BILL LEE CONTINUES TO SERVE ON THE JAG NATIONAL BOARD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John M Steele
Chairman
$0
Mike Hogrefe
Treasurer
$0
John Dwyer Hammes
President
$0
Eddie George
Member
$0
Mary Beard
Member
$0
Jeff Gould
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$13,091
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,438,154
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$169,322
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,620,567
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,620,567

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jobs For Tennessee Graduates Inc has awarded $179,204 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHATTANOOGA GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SALARIES OF JOB SPECIALISTS

$47,649

ONEIDA SPECIAL SCHOOLS DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SALARIES OF JOB SPECIALISTS

$34,942

Soddy Daisy, TN

PURPOSE: PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SALARIES OF JOB SPECIALISTS

$32,713

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

PURPOSE: PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SALARIES OF JOB SPECIALISTS

$18,900

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

PURPOSE: PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SALARIES OF JOB SPECIALISTS

$15,000

PERRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

PURPOSE: PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR SALARIES OF JOB SPECIALISTS

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Jobs For Tennessee Graduates Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Milton And Denice Johnson Family Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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