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The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association

Public charity · Grantmaker Nashville, TN EIN: 62-6077385 Website

Purpose - The purposes of the the Association shall be as follows: Section 1. To further the interest of the University by promoting fellowship among alumni and for advancing the interest of the institution and alumni support. Section 2. To Stimulate activity among alumni and to encourage achievement in their fields so that they may bring honor to the Alma Mater. Section 3. To stimulate interest among prospective students and to obtain the best possible candidates for admission to the University. Section 4. To develop and maintain a close relationship with the University and its alumni.

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association at a glance

Total assets
$2,124,059
+9.5% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$107,444
-39.1% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$48,051
+23.2% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$142,771
-29.1% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Nashville

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2019 1 grant2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2024 0 grants2025

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $12K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tennessee State University Nashville, TNTo award scholarships to students.$9,205
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$2,124,059$107,444$142,771——$48,051
2024$1,939,866$176,286$201,313$9,2051$39,015
2022$1,550,496$628,182$291,308——$301,073
2021$1,213,141$88,331$40,817——$70
2020$875,087$93,494$120,366$12,0001$23,042
2019$901,959$98,484$90,245——$32,202

About The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association

Based on IRS filings

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $48K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association is led by Katrina Kerr, National President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Katrina Kerr

    National President

    National Membership Chair → National Vice President, 2024

    National Vice President → National President, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Clement

    National Program Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • George McKinney

    National Membership Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbi Howard

    Director of Alumni Relations

    National Event Planner → Director of Alumni Relations, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adrian Jones

    National Executive Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    10.5 hrs/week

    $12K (2021) → $4K (2025)

  • Daphane H Spight

    National Executive Secretary

    Administrative Assistant → National Executive Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    10.5 hrs/week

    $6K (2021) → $11K (2025)

  • Jael Hunt

    Administrative Assistant

    New on the 2025 filing

    10.5 hrs/week

    $4K (2025)

  • Charles Galbreath

    Immediate Past National President

    Strategic Planning & Organizational Chair → National President, 2021

    National President → Immediate Past National President, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Delphine Ford

    National Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Marsh

    National Vice President

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Siddeeqah Johnson

    National Recording Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (18)
  • Former: Eugune Hampton II (2021–2024) — National Treasurer
  • Former: Audrey Stradford (2019–2022) — National Vice President
  • Former: Joni McReynolds (2019–2022) — Immediate National President
  • Former: LaKeisha Woods (2019–2022) — National Recording Secretary
  • Former: Marionette Richardson-Scott (2019–2022) — National Program Chair
  • Former: Mellisa Smoot (2021–2022) — National Event Planner
  • Former: Susan Turner Jones (2021–2022) — National General Counsel
  • Former: Belinda Patterson (2019–2021) — Administrative Assistant
  • Former: Darlene G Harris-Vasser (2019–2021) — National Executive Secretary
  • Former: Aarian Forman (2019–2020) — National Publications Editor
  • Former: Cassandra Griggs (2019–2020) — Director of Alumni Relations
  • Former: Jerry Roach (2019–2020) — National Nominating Chair
  • Former: Kendric Dartis (2019–2020) — Young Alumni Network Chair
  • Former: Linda Parrish (2019–2020) — National Membership Chair
  • Former: Memorie White Esq. (2019–2020) — National General Counsel
  • Former: Tony Wells (2019–2020) — Immediate Past National President
  • Former: Kimberly Fowler White (2020) — National Parliamentarian
  • Former: Kimberly Fowler (2019) — National Parliamentarian

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Daphane Spight — National Executive Secretary: $11KDaphane SpightNational Executive Secretary$11KJael Hunt — Administrative Assistant: $4KJael HuntAdministrative Assistant$4KAdrian Jones — National Executive Secretary: $4KAdrian JonesNational Executive Secretary$4K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Daphane Spight (National Executive Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association

How large is The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association?

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $107K.

What is The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association?

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association operate?

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association has awarded grants in Tennessee.

What is The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association's EIN?

The Tennessee State University National Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6077385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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