Children Are People Rutherford County Inc
To unlock the potential of at-risk youth, to remove barriers to their success, to inspire character development, academic achievement and community involvement...as only cap can.
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc at a glance
In short: Children Are People Rutherford County Inc gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,531,762
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,531,762
- Median grant
- $1,531,762
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Children Are People Rutherford County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Shalom Zone Inc ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Zone Inc Gallatin, TN | To Further the Mission of the Organization | $1,531,762 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $-676,738 | $1,600,309 | $1,531,762 | 1 | $-712,129 |
| 2025 | $2,280,697 | $370,131 | $373,024 | — | — | $3,669 |
| 2024 | $2,289,249 | $418,878 | $352,228 | — | — | $1,299 |
| 2023 | $2,222,875 | $612,775 | $363,312 | — | — | $1,459 |
| 2022 | $1,971,158 | $1,932,682 | $312,788 | — | — | $109 |
| 2021 | $335,280 | $327,355 | $213,253 | — | — | $56 |
| 2020 | $237,883 | $365,958 | $277,119 | — | — | $7,568 |
| 2019 | $101,087 | $276,912 | $289,370 | — | — | $23 |
About Children Are People Rutherford County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Gallatin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc is led by Fred Knox, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fred Knox
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2023
Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna-Marie McKee
Secretary
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Dolinka
Chair Elect
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Wood
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Teal
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Angela Taylor (2024–2025) — Director of Operations
- Former: Christie Arnold (2024–2025) — Executive Director
- Former: Susan Superczynski (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Judy H. Jones (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robin Teal (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: William Myers (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Karen Goodall (2021–2022) — Co-Chair Fun
- Former: Elizabeth Walker (2022) — Finance Committee
- Former: Larry Murphy (2022) — Co-Chair Fun
- Former: Kristopher Washington (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Alice Swafford (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Johnson (2019–2021) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Darrin Wall (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Corley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William Lamberth (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ann Martin (2019) — Director
- Former: Betty Reynolds (2019) — Committee Ch
- Former: Donnie Crenshaw (2019) — Executive Di
- Former: Sam Rickman (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Children Are People Rutherford County Inc
How much does Children Are People Rutherford County Inc give each year?
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Children Are People Rutherford County Inc?
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Gallatin, TN.
Where does Children Are People Rutherford County Inc operate?
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Children Are People Rutherford County Inc's EIN?
Children Are People Rutherford County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1814354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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