Disability Rights Tennessee
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 12/1979
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 62-1060918
Organization Overview
Disability Rights Tennessee is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Disability Rights Tennessee employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Rights Tennessee 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 09/2023, Disability Rights Tennessee generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEGAL BASED ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DRT IS TENNESSEE'S PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY (P&A) SYSTEM THAT RESULTED FROM FEDERAL LEGISLATION, THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1975. THE ACT DEFINES THE P&A SYSTEM AS ONE THAT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO PURSUE LEGAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE REMEDIES TO INSURE THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. DRT ADMINISTERS SIX P&A PROGRAMS AND CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS HAS PRIMARY GOALS OF PROTECTING THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, ALTHOUGH THE SPECIFIC DISABILITY OR ISSUE MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE MANDATING ACT, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE ABILITIES OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES. NO INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP RECEIVING SERVICES IS CHARGED.TENNCARE CONTRACTALL FUNCTIONS ARE RELATED TO TENNCARE ENROLLEES IN THE CHOICES AND ECF CHOICES PROGRAMS: DRT PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: AN ACCESS POINT FOR GRIEVANCES ABOUT TENNCARE MANAGES CARE ORGANIZATION ENROLLMENT, ACCESS TO BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED MATTER. PROVIDE EDUCATION ON ENROLLEE GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS RIGHTS, PROVIDE ASSITANCE IN NAVIGTING THE GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL PROCESS, PROVIDE OUTREACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Dimarco President | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Dr Evon Batey Lee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Chase Breland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Irena Stjepic Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
James Calvert Board Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Jackie Cullom Board Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,483,761 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,675 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,524,436 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $310,146 |
| Investment income | $1,859 |
| 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 | $3,858,923 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $128,573 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,590 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,537,555 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $83,575 |
| Other employee benefits | $346,040 |
| Payroll taxes | $203,959 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $54,797 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,355 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,034 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $133,879 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $212,166 |
| Travel | $108,932 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,088 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,331 |
| Insurance | $23,582 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,040,892 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $190,900 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $284,929 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $16,783 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,382 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $109,927 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $526,375 |
| Total assets | $1,215,334 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,511 |
| 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 | $514,995 |
| Total liabilities | $693,506 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $521,828 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,215,334 |