Citizens For Limited Government And Constitutional Integrity Inc, operating under the name Tennessee Stands, is located in Franklin, TN. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Stands 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, Tennessee Stands generated $219.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $216.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
EDUCATE CITIZENS REGARDING A CONSTITUTIONAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND TAKE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEVERAL LAWSUITS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR WERE COMPLETED IN THE COURTS CONCERNING THE EMERGENCY STATUS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF GOVERNOR BILL LEE AND MANDATES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS. SOME CASES WERE DISMISSED ON STANDING WHILE GARNERING AN ALTERNATIVE RULING STATING THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAD NO LAWFUL AUTHORITY TO MANDATE MASKS. OUR LEGAL TEAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO MANY WHO WERE FACING JOB LOSS DUE TO MANDATES FOR COVID. LAWSUITS WERE FILED ON BEHALF OF NURSES AGAINST ASCENSION HEALTHCARE AND MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY.
WE PRODUCED SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES IN OUR STATE AND HOSTED MANY EVENTS EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ON LEGISLATION AND HOW TO ENGAGE IN GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM TO SUPPORT MANY LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES. PROVIDED A WEBSITE AND DIGITAL TOOLS MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE FOR CONSTITUENTS TO CONTACT THEIR STATE REPRESENTATIVES ON MANY KEY ISSUES. WORKED WITH THE TENNESSEE STANDS FOUNDATION TO HOST SEVERAL LARGE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE CALLED THE FREEDOM MATTERS TOUR.
WE WORKED TO DRAFT LEGISLATION CONCERNING EMPLOYEE AND CONSUMER RIGHTS, ELECTION INTEGRITY AND THE MAINTENANCE OF VOTER ROLLS IN TENNESSEE, PARENTAL RIGHTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, WE WORKED WITH OTHER GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS THE STATE TO PUSH FOR A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE TO DEAL WITH COVID MANDATES AND FEDERAL OVERREACH CONCERNING OSHA AND CMS (HEALTHCARE) REGULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Derek Purvis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robby Starbuck Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Humble Director, President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristen Bratten Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Kookogey Director, Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Speranza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $45,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $171,591 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,591 |
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 | $2,894 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $219,485 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $102,410 |
Fees for services: Legal | $46,940 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $766 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,247 |
Office expenses | $5,896 |
Information technology | $12,467 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,620 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,869 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,182 |
Total functional expenses | $216,397 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,154 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,164 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$362 |
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 | -$362 |
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 | $22,526 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,164 |
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