Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc
We educate the public on governance values consistent with our US Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. We also create strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations across the state to promote constitutional order and a biblical worldview in public policy.
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc reported $500 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -99.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $27,146
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $183,151
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $192,135
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2024) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it reported $500 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Limited Government and Constitutional Integrity Inc dba Tennessee Stands Franklin, TN | For the charitable purpose of educating citizens regarding a constitutional form of government and take action on legislative issues concerning individual liberties. | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,146 | $183,151 | $192,135 | $500 | Total only |
| 2023 | $36,130 | $182,943 | $162,580 | $70,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $15,767 | $90,113 | $137,251 | $65,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $62,905 | $147,097 | $84,253 | $45,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $500 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc is led by Gary Humble, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Humble
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kookogey
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Piefke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Harms
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Bobo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Harms
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Derek Puvis (2021) — Director
- Former: Kristen Bratten (2021) — Director
- Former: Robby Starbuck (2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Speranza (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc
How much does Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc give each year?
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc reported $500 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $70K across 1 grant.
How large is Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc?
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $183K.
What is Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc?
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc operate?
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3460880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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