Persist Nashville Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Persist Nashville Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Persist Nashville 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, Persist Nashville Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
INCREASE COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES OF NASHVILLE, TN STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PERSIST PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL COACHING TO MORE THAN 1300 STUDENTS TO HELP THEM ENROLL, PERSIST AND GRADUATE COLLEGE. THOSE STUDENTS, WHO ATTEND MORE THAN 100 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ENROLLED AT A RATE 20% HIGHER THAN PEERS AND PERSISTED AT RATES 13% HIGHER THAN THEIR PEERS.
PERSIST DEVELOPED MORE THAN 15 STUDENT LEADERS THROUGH ITS PEER MENTORING PROGRAM AND COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS. THESE STUDENTS HOSTED ON-CAMPUS EVENTS, MEALS, AND STUDY GROUPS THAT ENGAGED MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS IN 2023. ADDITIONALLY, IN COLLABORATION OTHER LOCAL COLLEGE ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS, PERSIST SUPPORTED MNPS STUDENTS IN COMPLETING FAFSA AND TN PROMISE APPLICATIONS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AND MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID.
PERSIST PROVIDED MORE THAN 52,000 IN EMERGENCY MICROGRANTS TO MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS TO ENSURE THAT NO UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL EXPENSE PREVENTED THEM FROM ENROLLING, PERSISTING, OR COMPLETING THEIR POSTSECONDARY DEGREE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Prentice Ashford Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stefan Hubbard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mario Mcclunie Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Flury Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Michaels Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $20,686 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,350,095 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,370,781 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $138,252 |
Investment income | $24 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,063 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,525,147 |
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. | $170,681 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,795 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $429,633 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $77,148 |
Payroll taxes | $191,723 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,110 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,610 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,897 |
Office expenses | $8,766 |
Information technology | $105,584 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,638 |
Travel | $3,879 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,640 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,525 |
All other expenses | $11,216 |
Total functional expenses | $1,167,969 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,301 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $444,336 |
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 | $13,373 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,088 |
Total assets | $560,098 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $560,098 |
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 | $560,098 |