Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designated for youth development and nonmonetary support. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the organization has been tax-exempt since September 2009 (EIN: 26-4568046). The statewide organization coordinates with 20 member organizations operating 134 Clubs across Tennessee, serving youth through after-school and summer programming.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.6M
+504.1% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$980K
+504.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Primary focus areas include:
- Academic Success: Supporting students in the critical transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," with emphasis on English Language Arts proficiency and workforce preparation
- Mentorship: Connecting youth with leaders who inspire them to give back to their Tennessee communities
- Essential Foundations: Providing safe spaces and healthy meals to ensure children have the resources to reach their full potential
- Healthy Lifestyles: Promoting good character and citizenship skills
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee operates statewide through 20 member organizations and 134 Clubs across the state. Regional affiliates serve specific areas:
- Tennessee Valley Region: Serves Knox, Blount, Loudon, Claiborne, and Anderson Counties with 25 Clubs
- Middle Tennessee Region: Serves Davidson and Williamson Counties with 13 Clubs
- Ocoee Region: Operates 15 Clubs throughout the Ocoee region
- South Central Tennessee Region: Serves Maury and Giles Counties through club-based and school-based sites
- Chattanooga Region: Operates in the Chattanooga area
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Boys & Girls Clubs In Tennessee (Statewide Organization)
- 2023 Revenue: $3.64 million
- 2023 Expenses: $3.63 million
- 2023 Total Assets: $1.63 million
- 2023 Total Liabilities: $467,000
Regional Affiliates (Selected)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley: $16.0 million annual revenue, 48 employees
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga: $28.1 million annual revenue
- Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee: $5.5 million annual revenue, 6 employees
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee: $1.0 million annual revenue, 24 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,778,390 | $1,628,038 | $1,203,882 |
| Revenue | $19,878,289 | $3,636,556 | $2,567,392 |
| Expenses | $19,828,051 | $3,634,314 | $2,614,162 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $6,848 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
- Matthew Queener: Executive Director
- Markus Jackson: Chief Operating Officer
- Melissa Birkholz: Chief Financial Officer
- Rick Giecek: Chief Development Officer
- Samantha Tonsetic: Regional Services Director
- Josh Yarbrough: Area Director
- Wendy Whaley: Project Director
- Dean Deatherage: Facility Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region
- Derrick Kinsey: CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
- Recognized with a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD PIPKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBYN PEERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY MELSON | PRESIDENT & EXEC. COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| BRIAN MCCORMACK | VICE PRESIDENT & EXEC. COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| LEE WERTHEIM | SECRETARY, TREAS. & EXEC. COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| VICTORIA MAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAI RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID ABEISCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOBBY GREENE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LATONYA LYONS | DIRECTOR & EXEC. COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| JIMMY RODEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY THEOBALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDDIE YOKLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Spectrum Grant (2024)**: Boys & Girls Clubs received a $30,000 grant from Spectrum as part of a broader Spectrum Digital Education grant initiative
Spectrum awards $30K grant to Boys & Girls Clubs | Education | citizentribune.com**Amerigroup Foundation Grants**: Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee was awarded new grants by the Amerigroup Foundation
Spectrum awards $30K grant to Boys & Girls Clubs | Education | citizentribune.com**Pulaski Club Expansion**: Efforts underway to raise critical community support for the Pulaski Boys & Girls Club expansion in South Central Tennessee
Efforts Underway to Raise Critical Community Support for Pulaski Boys & GirlsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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