The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit
THE NASHVILLE CHAMBER PUBLIC BENEFIT FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THROUGH EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EFFORTS AROUND EDUCATION, AND TO FACILITATE THE EFFORTS TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$355K
+14.5% YoY
About The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit
Based on IRS filings
The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit is a nonprofit organization, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $79K.
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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 | $4,586,864 | $4,192,067 | $3,129,982 |
| Revenue | $1,816,517 | $1,781,695 | $1,998,064 |
| Expenses | $1,974,291 | $1,472,424 | $1,408,702 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $79,443 | $59,644 | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce ($1,024,605), Nashville State Community College ($26,462), Tennessee College Access & Success Network ($14,946).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NASHVILLE, TN | K-12 & POST SECONDARY EDUCATION - CAREER READINESS (JPMORGAN CHASE), PARTNERSHIP 2030 INITIATIVE, & POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION | $1,024,605 |
| NASHVILLE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NASHVILLE, TN | K-12 & POST SECONDARY EDUCATION - CAREER READINESS (JPMORGAN CHASE) | $26,462 |
| TENNESSEE COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS NETWORK NASHVILLE, TN | K-12 & POST SECONDARY EDUCATION - CAREER READINESS (JPMORGAN CHASE) | $14,946 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERT MATHEWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GORDON E NICHOLS | DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNSEL, & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RON SAMUELS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RALPH SCHULZ | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MILTON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT A MCCABE JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZ AFFLECK | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WANDA LYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit?
As of 2024, The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit holds $4.6M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit operate?
The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit award?
In 2024, The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $355K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit's EIN?
The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1413808. 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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