The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit

Foundation · Grantmaker NASHVILLE, TN EIN: 62-1413808

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

-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

Tennessee $4.6M (100%)

States

Tennessee

Cities

Nashville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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.