Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc
The organization offers support to independent insurance agencies through lobbying, offering products for agency needs, education, and resources in order to beter serve the public and their company.
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc at a glance
In short: Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $19,000
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $6,099,941
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mountain Ways ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ways Gatlinburg, TN | Hurricane Relief | $19,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,099,941 | $2,150,492 | $1,906,963 | $19,000 | 1 | $312,519 |
| 2023 | $5,857,490 | $2,039,535 | $1,753,259 | — | — | $100,218 |
| 2022 | $5,399,869 | $1,912,197 | $1,875,359 | — | — | $65,351 |
| 2021 | $5,696,060 | $1,915,958 | $1,618,018 | — | — | $9,638 |
| 2020 | $5,789,407 | $1,986,892 | $1,721,102 | — | — | $7,410 |
About Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc
Based on IRS filings
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $313K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc is led by Kristen Gulson, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Gulson
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$76K (2024)
Kymberly Clevenger
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Holmes
Director of for Profit
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $120K (2024)
John McInturff III
National Director
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → National Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Piper
Region Director
Board Member → Region Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cy Young
Region Director
Board Member → Region Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Felgendreher
Region Director
Board Member → Region Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Goss
Region Director
Board Member → Region Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Gibbons
Region Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Wells
Region Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Maddox
Region Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cam Winterburn
Region Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Organek
Young Agents Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Oaks
Region Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Williams
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Swallows
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Whitley
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Sain
President-Elect
Vice Presdient → Vice President Region I, 2023
Vice President Region I → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Battle Bagley III
Vice President Region II
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ownby
Vice President Region
Secretary → Vice President Region, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bill Oldham III (2020–2023) — Region Director
- Former: Eric Collison (2020–2023) — Region Director
- Former: Norfleet Anthony III (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Paul Steele (2020–2023) — Region Director
- Former: Ronald Travis (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Cameron Winterburn (2023) — Region Director
- Former: John Brock (2023) — Young Agents Director
- Former: Bob McIntire (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Cindy Widener-Winn (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Gresham (2020–2022) — National Director
- Former: Reno Benson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon Clarke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Derek Wright (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Keith Phelps (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Taylor Porch (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Gold (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Slater (2020) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Stephen W Holmes (Director of for Profit). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc
How much does Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc give each year?
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc?
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc operate?
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc's EIN?
Independent Insurance Agents of Tennessee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0379523. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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