THE NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS TEACHERS AND LEADERS TO BUILD SCHOOLS WHERE ALL KIDS THRIVE. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE, SUPPORTING MNPS AS A CONSULTING PARTNER, PROMOTING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION, AND CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS TO DRIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
-95.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-95.4% YoY
About Nashville Public Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nashville Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,518,832 | $2,459,723 | $2,595,501 |
| Revenue | $1,409,330 | $1,605,587 | $1,186,045 |
| Expenses | $1,381,828 | $1,723,618 | $1,647,218 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,703 | $5,166 | $4,182 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Nashville Public Education Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metro Nashville Public Schools ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NASHVILLE, TN | AWARD TO SCHOOL OF INSPIRING LEADER AWARD | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFONZO ALEXANDER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RALPH DAVIS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MEG HARRIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHEILA CALLOWAY | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HARRY ALLEN | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TONY HEARD | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT LAR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE GASKIN BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATE CHINN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANNETTE ESKIND | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GREG JONES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WANDA LYLE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT E MCNEILLY III | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JANET MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS J SHERRARD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BYRON TRAUGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GAIL WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JERRY B WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DJ WOOTSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRENDA WYNN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATIE COUR | CEO | 40 | $205,397 |
| REGINA RILEY START 52024 | VP OF OPERATIONS | 40 | — |
| MELINDA JUDD | SVP OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMEN | 40 | $126,457 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Public Education Foundation?
Nashville Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nashville Public Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Nashville Public Education Foundation holds $2.5M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Nashville Public Education Foundation operate?
Nashville Public Education Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, Tennessee.
What size grants does Nashville Public Education Foundation award?
In 2024, Nashville Public Education Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nashville Public Education Foundation's EIN?
Nashville Public Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1266314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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