Tennesseans For Student Success Inc is located in Franklin, TN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tennesseans For Student Success Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennesseans For Student Success Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Tennesseans For Student Success Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND PURSUE A BETTER PUBLIC EDUCATION AND IMPROVED STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN TENNESSEE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SUPPORT STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION POLICIES THAT SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, WE SUPPORT HIGHER ACADEMIC STANDARDS, AN EFFECTIVE AND ALIGNED ASSESSMENT, AN EXPANSION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE FOR PARENTS, STRONG MECHANISMS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, AND BETTER MORE EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR TEACHERS.
TO SUPPORT STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION POLICIES THAT SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, WE SUPPORT HIGHER ACADEMIC STANDARDS, AN EFFECTIVE AND ALIGNED ASSESSMENT, AN EXPANSION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE FOR PARENTS, STRONG MECHANISMS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, AND BETTER MORE EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR TEACHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Lister President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $201,197 |
Harry Allen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Krissy Dealejandro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kurt Faires Secretary/di | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Austin Mcmullen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Advictory Llc Issue Advocacy | 12/30/21 | $136,500 |
Mcmahan Winstead Llc Lobbyist | 12/30/21 | $128,967 |
Cool Springs Corporate Centre Llc Rent | 12/30/21 | $108,041 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,991,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,991,500 |
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 | $2,991,500 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,197 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $340,734 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,940 |
Other employee benefits | $67,140 |
Payroll taxes | $117,093 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,630 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,998 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $344,483 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,073 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,023 |
Information technology | $2,684 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $108,052 |
Travel | $7,680 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,110 |
Insurance | $29,562 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,087,147 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,104,278 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,830 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,238 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,115,346 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,830 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,830 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,109,516 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,115,346 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tennesseans For Student Success Inc has recieved totaling $300,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Campaign For Great Public Schools Beaverton, OR PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
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