TALS STRENGTHENS THE DELIVERY OF CIVIL LEGAL HELP TO VULNERABLE TENNESSEANS BY SIMPLIFYING THE SEARCH FOR CIVIL LEGAL HELP, BEING A LEADING & UNIFYING VOICE AND ESTABLISHING A CENTER FOR INNOVATION, TRAINING & EXPERTISE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+23.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
About Tennessee Alliance for
Based on IRS filings
Tennessee Alliance for is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,602,771 | $2,113,118 | $599,353 |
| Revenue | $6,634,954 | $2,926,247 | $1,433,283 |
| Expenses | $6,595,452 | $2,934,387 | $1,428,388 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,655 | $4,756 | $5,394 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands ($2,405,158), West Tennessee Legal Services ($1,472,500), Legal Aid of East Tennessee ($1,392,924).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TN | LEGAL SUPPORT FOR TENNESSEE RESIDENTS | $1,392,924 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND THE CUMBERLANDS NASHVILLE, TN | LEGAL SUPPORT FOR TENNESSEE RESIDENTS | $2,405,158 |
| MEMPHIS AREA LEGAL SERVICES MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL SUPPORT FOR TENNESSEE RESIDENTS | $244,977 |
| WEST TENNESSEE LEGAL SERVICES JACKSON, TN | LEGAL SUPPORT FOR TENNESSEE RESIDENTS | $1,472,500 |
| HONORING CHOICES TENNESSEE NASHVILLE, TN | CONTRACT PAYMENTS THROUGH FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT - FOR CONTRACTS WITH VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AND UNIVERSITY OF TN CHATTANOOGA | $17,948 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB HOUSE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY HOLLIDAY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALIX ROGERS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEVE HIEATT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ZACH ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAHA AYESH | DIRECTOR - BEGIN SEPT 2024 | 1 | — |
| WENDY BACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN BEREXA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA BERLIND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARRI BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR - END JUNE 2024 | 1 | — |
| AMAL BOUHABIB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEX BRINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARI CAMPOS ARAUJO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARITA COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANA COMES | DIRECTOR - END OCT 2024 | 1 | — |
| BETH CRUZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID ESQUIVEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY ETTINGOFF | DIRECTOR - END FEB 2024 | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM GILL | DIRECTOR - END MAY 2024 | 1 | — |
| NICOLE M GRIDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG HARGROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOYCE LAMBERT RYAN | DIRECTOR - FEB 2024 - MAY 2024 | 1 | — |
| TESSA LEMOS DEL PINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANIDRA LOMAX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER MCVEAGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL MOSES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN MURPHY | DIRECTOR - BEGIN JUNE 2024 | 1 | — |
| BETSY PRENDERGAST | DIRECTOR - BEGIN DEC 2024 | 1 | — |
| LISA PRIMM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RITA ROBERTS TURNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIA TATE KEITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZ TODARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARKENYA WALLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE-LOUISE WIRTHLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,735 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Alliance for?
Tennessee Alliance for is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tennessee Alliance for?
As of 2024, Tennessee Alliance for holds $2.6M in total assets with $6.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $5.5M in 2024.
Where does Tennessee Alliance for operate?
Tennessee Alliance for has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Tennessee Alliance for award?
In 2024, Tennessee Alliance for awarded 5 grants totaling $5.5M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tennessee Alliance for's EIN?
Tennessee Alliance for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0979831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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