Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan education organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2009, it works across the education continuum from kindergarten to career through policy, practice, research, and partnerships, and made 31 grants totaling $7,145,173 in 2024.
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education at a glance
In short: Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education gave $7.1M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Tennessee. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,145,173
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $230,489
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $26,972,682
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for the 2026 cycle was May 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for the 2026 cycle was May 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 West End Avenue 300, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 727-1545
Website: https://tnscore.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education
Who Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kipp Nashville ($790K). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($1,215,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 39 grants of 100 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SCORE’s stated work is focused on Tennessee. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $363K. How we count
Medians: $90K first-time, $250K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $7.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipp Nashville Nashville, TN | AWARD | $789,753 |
| Nashville Charter Collaborative Nashville, TN | AWARD | $600,000 |
| Prep Public Schools Chattanooga, TN | AWARD | $583,110 |
| Volunteer Schools DBA Nashville Incubator Nashville, TN | AWARD | $500,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,215,000 |
| Chattanooga 20 Chattanooga, TN | AWARD | $400,000 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency Memphis, TN | AWARD | $393,600 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation Nashville, TN | AWARD | $300,000 |
| Lead Public Schools Nashville, TN | AWARD | $250,000 |
| Aventura Community Schools Nashville, TN | AWARD | $226,832 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,972,682 | $17,673,796 | $16,150,824 | $7,145,173 | 31 | $957,077 |
| 2023 | $23,989,102 | $15,466,058 | $16,386,764 | $5,530,136 | 24 | $846,217 |
| 2022 | $24,245,707 | $17,867,690 | $16,159,065 | $5,290,589 | 23 | $177,762 |
| 2021 | $23,375,202 | $18,088,323 | $11,148,266 | $2,955,309 | 13 | $76,010 |
| 2020 | $16,421,064 | $9,268,830 | $7,874,697 | $1,927,645 | 9 | $86,271 |
| 2019 | $17,564,487 | $9,524,572 | $7,989,217 | $2,281,444 | 7 | $153,829 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SCORE’s mission is to catalyze transformative change in Tennessee education so all students can achieve success. Its goals include excellent public K–12 education for all students, credentials or postsecondary degrees that prepare students for careers enabling economic independence, and improved outcomes across these goals for economically disadvantaged students, students of color, and rural students.
SCORE’s grantmaking includes support for Tennessee education organizations and initiatives. Among its 2024 grantees, an individual recipient Collaborative says its mission is to ensure every child in Nashville can access a high-quality public school. PREP Public Schools describes its mission as engaging young men in a rigorous, supportive learning environment and preparing them as critical thinkers. Volunteer Schools says it recruits and supports school leaders to launch innovative, high-quality schools, while an individual recipient Charter School says it provides a classical curriculum and achievement-oriented culture. Memphis Teacher Residency describes its work as recruiting, training, and supporting effective teachers for students in low-income Memphis neighborhoods. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not SCORE’s.
SCORE’s Future Forward Innovation Grant supports the design and launch of education-to-work credential pathways connecting students with in-demand, high-wage careers. The program pairs financial support with a year-long cohort fellowship, expert mentorship, and strategic consulting. Eligible partnerships described for the program bring together education, community, and industry partners, including schools and districts, postsecondary institutions, employers, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, SCORE reported 31 grants totaling $7,145,173. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $789,753, with a median of $150,000. The largest awards included $789,753 to an individual recipient, $600,000 to an individual recipient Collaborative, $583,110 to PREP Public Schools, $500,000 to an individual recipient Incubator, and $465,000 to an individual recipient Charter School.
Other notable 2024 grants included $400,000 to Chattanooga 20, $393,600 to Memphis Teacher Residency, $375,000 to an individual recipient Parent Institute, $300,000 to Nashville Public Education Foundation, $250,000 to LEAD Public Schools, $226,832 to Aventura Community Schools, and $206,610 to Tennessee Career Academy.
The Future Forward Innovation Grant offers awards of up to $75,000. Its 2026 application timeline listed an April 6 opening and a May 15 closing date, with recipients to be notified in July; that application cycle has passed. The listed application process was through Microsoft Forms. Finalists could be asked for a detailed budget, letters of support from partner organizations’ leaders, and other finance, compliance, and communications documents. SCORE’s filing states that grant or subgrant agreements specify the use and restrictions of funds; it typically requires a detailed budget-to-actuals document at the end of the term unless the agreement clearly states the use of funds, and may request line-item expense details.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. William H. Frist as chairman, Scott Niswonger as vice chair, Janet Ayers as secretary, and Chuck Cagle as legal counsel. It lists Kevin T. Clayton, David Golden, Alberto Gonzales, Carolyn Hardy, Dee Haslam, and JD Hickey as directors.
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education is led by David Mansouri, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 8 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Mansouri
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$297K (2019) → $381K (2024)
William H. Frist
Chairman
Chairman → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Wigginton
Director
Chief Postsecondary Impact Officer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$227K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Alan Levine
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Richards
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Golden
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee Haslam
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jd Hickey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin T. Clayton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orrin H. Ingram II
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hardy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alberto Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Scarlett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Hyde
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Cypress Metz
Vice President of Strategy
Vice President of Programs → Vice President of Strategy, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$128K (2019) → $190K (2024)
Sharon Roberts
Chief K- Impact Officer
Chief Impact Officer → Chief K- Impact Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$265K (2019) → $116K (2024)
Courtney Bell
Vice President of Strategic Practice
Senior Director of Research & Innovation → Vice President of Strategic Practice, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Aleah Guthrie
Vice President of Policy & Government Relations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $155K (2024)
Rick Zadd
Vice President of Finance & Operations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $159K (2024)
Jamia Stokes
Vice President of Postsecondary Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $148K (2024)
Nicole Smith
Vice President of Advocacy & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$170K (2024)
Chuck Cagle
Legal Counsel
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Ayers
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Niswonger
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Joelle Phillips (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jr Pitt Hyde III (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Lawrence (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Networks & Partnerships
- Former: Cynthia Anderson (2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Peter Tang (2023) — Senior Director of Research
- Former: Shelby Rogers (2023) — Senior Director of Postsecondary Innovation
- Former: Carlos Rodriguez (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: David Leaverton (2022) — Senior Director of Advocacy
- Former: Elise Miller (2022) — Senior Director of Data Strategy
- Former: Robert Taylor Hall (2019) — Senior Director of Public Affairs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $381K, to David Mansouri (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education
How much does Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education give each year?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education gave $7.1M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 24 grants.
What is Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's typical grant size?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $230,489, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education that year got $97K on average.
Where does Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education give grants?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (15 grants), Memphis, TN (4 grants), Chattanooga, TN (3 grants) and Knoxville, TN (2 grants).
Does Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Award" (31 grants).
Who are Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's largest grantees?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's largest 2024 grantees include Kipp Nashville ($789,753), Nashville Charter Collaborative ($600,000) and Prep Public Schools ($583,110), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($1,215,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.7M.
What does Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education fund?
SCORE’s mission is to catalyze transformative change in Tennessee education so all students can achieve success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tnscore.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's EIN?
Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3670335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tennessee-state-collaborative-on-reforming-education-morg_a8265548107d408c9994d0924cb49eab
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