Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Murfreesboro, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance at a glance
In short: Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance gave $3K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,255
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,085
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,538
- +11150.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,255 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,538 | $13,874 | $5,684 | $3,255 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $67 | $800 | $1,452 | — | — | $17 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance is led by John Walker, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Walker
President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hoover
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Pointer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Norman
Vice President
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Tuttle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance
How much does Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance give each year?
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance gave $3K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance's typical grant size?
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,085, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance give grants?
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance gives mostly in Tennessee: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (31%).
Does Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance's 2023 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Artistic Development" (3 grants).
How large is Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance?
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance reported $8K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance?
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Murfreesboro, TN. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance's EIN?
Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4674667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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