Possibilities Inc
Provide scholarships for individuals to attend trauma-informed counseling workshops and create trauma-informed emotional care opportunities to underserved communities
Possibilities Inc at a glance
In short: Possibilities Inc gave $277K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $92K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $277,122
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $92,374
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Possibilities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Laltot Institute ($253K). Together the top 3 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Laltot Institute Nashville, TN | Distribution of Cash Through Dissolution. See Schedule N | $253,122 |
| Reboot Recovery Pleasant View, TN | Distribution of Cash Through Dissolution. See Schedule N | $12,000 |
| Tennessee Public Safety Network Old Hickory, TN | Distribution of Cash Through Dissolution. See Schedule N | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $276,296 | $783,734 | $277,122 | 3 | $385 |
| 2022 | $507,438 | $166,338 | $828,741 | — | — | $1,733 |
| 2021 | $1,174,906 | $1,053,554 | $612,662 | — | — | $70 |
| 2020 | $736,763 | $586,373 | $442,905 | — | — | $1,714 |
About Possibilities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Possibilities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $277K. Net investment income was $385.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Possibilities Inc is led by Deanna Wantz, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Deanna Wantz
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $67K (2023)
Michael Baum
President
Treasurer & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alli Webb
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice Watkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tate
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: John Huie (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Laura Hutfless (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Crystal Miller (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ken Levitan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Baum Pres Begin (2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Marion Kraft (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christiev Alphin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Kelly (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $67K, to Deanna Wantz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Possibilities Inc
How much does Possibilities Inc give each year?
Possibilities Inc gave $277K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Possibilities Inc's typical grant size?
Possibilities Inc's median grant in 2023 was $12,000, and its average grant was $92,374, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Possibilities Inc give grants?
Possibilities Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Possibilities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Possibilities Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Distribution of Cash Through Dissolution. See Schedule N" (3 grants).
What is Possibilities Inc?
Possibilities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Nashville, TN.
What is Possibilities Inc's EIN?
Possibilities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0397395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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