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Franklin Tomorrow Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Franklin, TN EIN: 62-1821869 Website

We engage the community, foster collaboration and advocate for a shared vision for the future of frankin, Tennessee. That shared visions includes a vibrant economy, great people, distinct character, and robust neighborhoods.

Franklin Tomorrow Inc at a glance

Total assets
$273,662
-17.2% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$373,443
+19.7% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$11,486
+48.9% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$341,807
+14.4% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Franklin Tomorrow Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Franklin

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Franklin Parks LLC Franklin, TNEllie G'S Dreamworld Playground$12,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$273,662$373,443$341,807——$11,486
2023$330,368$311,917$298,655——$7,714
2022$249,761$365,582$337,514$12,5001$183
2021$193,342$320,513$268,382——$27
2020$204,432$217,320$202,777——$217

About Franklin Tomorrow Inc

Based on IRS filings

Franklin Tomorrow Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $274K in total assets. Net investment income was $11K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Franklin Tomorrow Inc is led by Mindy Tate, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 24 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Mindy Tate

    Chief Executive Officer

    Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022

    Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $73K (2020) → $88K (2024)

  • Teresa Ashworth Harris

    Board Chair

    Director → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Hicks

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diane Leblanc

    Director

    Director → Vice Treasurer, 2023

    Vice Treasurer → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doris McMillan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Renee Shafer

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Shun

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cathy Clark Perry

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elaine Whitney

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Lucyshyn

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Travis Lester

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Hilton

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • April Eaton

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina Christiansen

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clay Perry

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Freeze

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Jensen

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lynne McAlister

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Michael Cross

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Simpson

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Bernick

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cassie Jones

    Vice Chair of Marketing

    Director → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → Vice Chair of Marketing, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christine Bradley

    Vice Chair of Programs

    Director → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Vice Chair of Programs, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peggy Kidd

    Vice Chair of Outreach

    Director → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Vice Chair of Outreach, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (26)
  • Former: Eric McElroy (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Nancy Conway (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Patrick Baggett (2020–2023) — Past President
  • Former: Russ Haynes (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Travis Dumke (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Candy Sullivan (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Marianne Demeyers (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Brandy Blanton (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kathleen McCleallan (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Ken Moore (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Paula Harris (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Rogers Anderson (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Chris Henson (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Chris Koeper (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Drew Freeman (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kelly Dannenfelser (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kelly Gilfillan (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kurt Winstead (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Mary Lee Bennett (2020–2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Nichole Volk (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Patty Bearden (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Allena Bell (2020) — President
  • Former: Brad Thompson (2020) — Director
  • Former: Mike Alexander (2020) — Director
  • Former: Monique McCullough (2020) — Director
  • Former: Rob Wigton (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Mindy Tate — Chief Executive Officer: $88KMindy TateChief Executive Officer$88K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Mindy Tate (Chief Executive Officer).

Frequently asked questions about Franklin Tomorrow Inc

How large is Franklin Tomorrow Inc?

Franklin Tomorrow Inc reported $274K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $373K.

What is Franklin Tomorrow Inc?

Franklin Tomorrow Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $274K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Franklin Tomorrow Inc operate?

Franklin Tomorrow Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.

What is Franklin Tomorrow Inc's EIN?

Franklin Tomorrow Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1821869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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