THE TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER (TJC) ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME TENNESSEANS IN AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY HAVING THE GREATEST IMPACT ON THEIR HEALTH AND WELFARE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.3M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$233K
+1111.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+250.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+246.2% YoY
About Tennessee Justice Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tennessee Justice Center Inc 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 $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $233K. Net investment income was $218K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,289,819 | $10,001,620 | $9,776,670 |
| Revenue | $4,972,010 | $4,578,958 | $3,678,995 |
| Expenses | $4,024,106 | $3,365,084 | $2,566,456 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $217,612 | $145,129 | $106,075 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Clergy Collaborative ($67,667), Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition ($42,578), Latino Memphis ($38,204).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK CLERGY COLLABORATIVE MEMPHIS, TN | HEALTH ADVOCACY | $67,667 |
| LATINO MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN | NUTRITION ADVOCACY | $38,204 |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST TN KINGSPORT, TN | NUTRITION ADVOCACY | $7,500 |
| TENNESSEE DISABILITY COALITION NASHVILLE, TN | HEALTH ADVOCACY | $37,259 |
| TENNESSEE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS COALITION NASHVILLE, TN | NUTRITION ADVOCACY | $42,578 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NASHVILLE, TN | NUTRITION ADVOCACY | $27,717 |
| YMCA OF MEMPHIS & THE MID-SOUTH CORDOVA, TN | NUTRITION ADVOCACY | $11,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATE GILMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF GIBSON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NEIL MCBRIDE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOSHUA HEDRICK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DENISE ALPER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH FARRINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHINDANA L FEAGINS MD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SABRINA FINNEY MD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SARAH F GARDIAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SARAH GRISWOLD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| NITA GUINN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| PATRICIA GUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| LA'KISHIA HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SADIATOU JALLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KEVIN JAMES MD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JENNIFER LANKFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE T BUCK LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SARA LYNES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTIE HELMS NETTLES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| FRIEDA H OUTLAW PHD RN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SUSANNE TROPEZSIMS MD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| TEAKA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITNEY KIRKSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBBIN PAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHERI EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAELEIGH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKA MOSER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONIQUECA N NAVARRE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RODRICK HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KAY CAUDLE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JOSEPH HUBBARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ZUDI TAKIZALA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN TISHLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHELE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 58 | $169,140 |
| ROB WATKINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $124,532 |
| ROBERT BRANT HARRELL | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,010 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Justice Center Inc?
Tennessee Justice Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $10.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tennessee Justice Center Inc?
As of 2024, Tennessee Justice Center Inc holds $10.3M in total assets with $5.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $233K in 2024.
Where does Tennessee Justice Center Inc operate?
Tennessee Justice Center Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Tennessee Justice Center Inc award?
In 2024, Tennessee Justice Center Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $233K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tennessee Justice Center Inc's EIN?
Tennessee Justice Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1630417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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