Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
155 LAFAYETTE STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NASHVILLE, TN37210
D Employer identification number

62-1630417
E Telephone number

(615) 255-0331
G Gross receipts $ 4,800,286
F Name and address of principal officer:
MICHELE M JOHNSON
155 LAFAYETTE STREET
NASHVILLE,TN37210
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.TNJUSTICE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1995
M State of legal domicile: TN
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TJC USES THE LAW AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT TENNESSEANS CAN MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 45
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 100
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,547,156 4,233,677
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 30,365 378,940
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 106,075 145,129
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -4,601 -178,788
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 3,678,995 4,578,958
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 79,500 19,200
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,955,937 2,411,992
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 372,769    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 531,019 933,892
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,566,456 3,365,084
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,112,539 1,213,874
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 9,776,670 10,001,620
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,917,214 1,779,707
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,859,456 8,221,913
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
2024-09-20
Signature of officer Date
MICHELE JOHNSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
 
PTIN
P01353745
Firm's name
NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
 
Firm's EIN 94-3108253
Firm's address
3025 NORTH WOOSTER AVENUE
 
DOVER, OH44622
Phone no. (330) 365-5400
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF POOR TENESSEANS:- IN AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY HAVING THE GREATEST IMPACT ON THEIR HEALTH AND WELFARE;- BY MEANS WHICH AFFORD CLIENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE THEIR OWN VOICES HEARD; AND- WHICH EMPHASIZE COLLABORATION ACROSS LINES OF RACE, CLASS, AND GENERATION.THE CENTER ALSO SUPPORTS THE WORK OF OTHERS ENGAGED IN SIMILAR ADVOCACY EFFORTS, BEYOND STATE BOUNDARIES, ON BEHALF OF THE POOR.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,368,673 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 368,614 )
TJC PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AND ON BEHALF OF LARGE GROUPS OF VULNERABLE, LOW-INCOME TENNESSEANS. DURING 2023, TJC HANDLED 1,753 CASES FOR VULNERABLE CLIENTS IN THE RESOLUTION OF THEIR LEGAL PROBLEMS, SOME OF WHICH INVOLVED ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCEDURES OUTSIDE THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM. TJC ALSO ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT BY CREATING RESOURCES AND PUSHING REFORMS THAT MAKE THIS COURT MORE ACCESSIBLE TO UNREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS. TJC CONDUCTED TRAINING FOR PRIVATE ATTORNEYS TO ENABLE THEM TO HANDLE SUCH APPEALS ON A PRO BONO BASIS. THESE CASES SERVED THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING THE RULE OF LAW BY HOLDING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW, AND BY AFFORDING ACCESS TO EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW TO INDIGENT CLIENTS WHO WOULD NOT HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN ABLE TO VINDICATE THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. TJC ALSO PARTNERED WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP TO HELP THEIR PATIENTS ACCESS NECESSARY COVERAGE, AVOID MEDICAL DEBT, AND SUPPORT THE HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE ON WHICH ALL TENNESSEANS DEPEND. IN ADDITION TO THOSE SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION LITIGATED THE FOLLOWING CASE IN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN 2023:A.M.C. V. SMITH (TENNCARE DISENROLLMENT): THIS LAWSUIT WAS FILED ON MARCH 19, 2020. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CASE WAS FILED, FEDERAL COVID RELIEF LEGISLATION REQUIRED STATES TO SUSPEND ALL TERMINATIONS OF MEDICAID COVERAGE WHILE THE FEDERAL DECLARATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (PHE) REMAINED IN EFFECT. THIS LASTED UNTIL APRIL 2023, WHEN REDETERMINATIONS BEGAN AGAIN. TENNCARE OFFICIALS HAVE SAID THAT THEY EXPECT TO TERMINATE 400,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS OVER A 12-MONTH PERIOD. THE COURT CERTIFIED A PLAINTIFF CLASS CONSISTING OF "ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO, SINCE MARCH 19, 2019, HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE DISENROLLED FROM TENNCARE, EXCLUDING INDIVIDUALS, AND THE PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS OF INDIVIDUALS, WHO REQUESTED A WITHDRAWAL FROM TENNCARE." AFTER DENYING THE STATE'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON OCTOBER 18, 2023, THE COURT CONDUCTED A FIVE-DAY TRIAL BETWEEN NOVEMBER 14TH AND 20TH. BRIEFING ON THE CASE CLOSED IN APRIL 2024 WITH THE COURT'S DECISION ANTICIPATED IN THE LATE SUMMER OF 2024.MCCUTCHEN V. BECERRA (BLOCK GRANT): IN JANUARY 2021, WITH THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION NEARLY OUT OF OFFICE, CMS APPROVED TENNESSEE'S AMENDMENT CONVERTING TENNCARE TO A BLOCK GRANT FOR TEN YEARS. IN MARCH 2021, TJC AND THE NATIONAL HEALTH LAW PROGRAM (NHELP) FILED SUIT ON BEHALF OF SEVERAL TJC CLIENTS, A CROSSVILLE PEDIATRICIAN AND ON TJC'S OWN BEHALF AS A PLAINTIFF. WE SUED CMS FOR IMPROPERLY APPROVING THE WAIVER, AND TENNESSEE HAS INTERVENED AS A DEFENDANT. ON JUNE 30, 2022, CMS SENT A LETTER TO TENNCARE ASKING IT TO AMEND ITS BLOCK GRANT PROPOSAL TO REMOVE ITS DRACONIAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE LIMITS AND TO REMOVE THE BLOCK GRANT FUNDING MECHANISM PORTION ESSENTIALLY. AS AMENDED, THE WAIVER STILL ALLOWS THE STATE TO WITHHOLD RETROACTIVE COVERAGE FROM MOST ELIGIBLE TENNCARE ADULTS. UNFORTUNATELY, CMS APPROVED THE TENNCARE III WAIVER AS AMENDED BY THE STATE. THE CASE IS NO LONGER STAYED AFTER FEDERAL APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED TENNCARE III WAIVER. WE, ALONG WITH OUR CO-COUNSEL, THE NATIONAL HEALTH LAW PROGRAM, WILL FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT THAT WILL FOCUS ON PLAINTIFFS WHO STAND TO BE AFFECTED BY THE REMAINING COMPONENTS OF THE WAIVER, NAMELY THE LACK OF RETROACTIVE COVERAGE AND THE 10-YEAR DEMONSTRATION PERIOD.M.A.C. V. SMITH (DIDD HOME CARE): ON JULY 2, 2021, TJC'S LITIGATION TEAM FILED A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE INEQUITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TENNCARE ENROLLEES' HOME CARE AS PART OF THE DIDD WAIVER, FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. AFTER DISCOVERY BEGAN, THE PARTIES REACHED A SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COURT APPROVED. WE SETTLED THE CASE AND SUCCESSFULLY ADDED ADDITIONAL INTERVENORS WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SETTLEMENT TERMS OBTAINED IN THE LAWSUIT. THE COURT FOUND THAT WE WERE A PREVAILING PARTY AND AWARDED US ATTORNEY FEES OF $348,140 PLUS $2,434.30 IN MEDIATION COSTS.GLOVER V. SMITH / STAGGS V. SMITH / BLAKE V. SMITH (INSTITUTIONAL MEDICAID EFFECTIVE DATE): ON AUGUST 9, 2022, AND NOVEMBER 28, 2022, WE APPEALED TWO ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS CONCERNING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF OUR CLIENT'S INSTITUTIONAL MEDICAID COVERAGE. INSTITUTIONAL MEDICAID IS A SPECIAL CATEGORY THAT COVERS PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE MORE THAN 30 DAYS OF CARE IN A MEDICAL INSTITUTION. FEDERAL LAW HAS A SPECIFIC PROVISION ON INSTITUTIONAL MEDICAID THAT REQUIRES THAT THE START DATE OF COVERAGE BEGIN ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE 30-DAY CONFINEMENT PERIOD IN AN INSTITUTION. TENNCARE RULES CONFLICT AND HOLD COVERAGE DOES NOT START UNTIL THE 30TH DAY OR DATE OF APPLICATION, WHICHEVER IS LATER, WHICH LARGELY DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF THE FEDERAL PROTECTIONS, WHICH ARE THERE TO PROTECT PATIENTS FROM CATASTROPHIC EXPENSES. ON MAY 8, 2023, CHANCELLOR RUSSELL PERKINS RULED IN OUR FAVOR IN STAGGS V. SMITH. AS PART OF THE DECISION, THE COURT FOUND THAT WE WERE A PREVAILING PARTY AND AWARDED $18,000 IN FEES IN STAGGS. CHANCELLOR MYLES, WHO PRESIDED OVER THE GLOVER CASE, ASKED US TO SUBMIT A FEE PETITION, WHICH WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING. STATUS: WE RECEIVED FAVORABLE RESULTS FROM THE DAVIDSON COUNTY CHANCERY COURT ON BOTH STAGGS AND GLOVER ON THE SAME ISSUE. WE RECEIVED AN ADVERSE RULING FROM TENNCARE'S ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE ON THE SAME ISSUE IN BLAKE V. SMITH AND MAY FILE A THIRD APPEAL ON THIS ISSUE. REVERSAL OF THE STATE RULE WOULD BENEFIT MORE THAN A THOUSAND FAMILIES EACH YEAR.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 692,540 including grants of $ 19,200 ) (Revenue $   )
TJC'S MEDICAID, INDEPENDENCE AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF TENNESSEANS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE VULENERABLE AND HAVE LOW INCOME, BY ENSURING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE. TJC IS CURRENTLY LEADING A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO GET THE TN LEGISLATURE TO EXPAND TENNCARE. TJC ENGAGES ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS AND GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEERS TO CONTACT TN LAWMAKERS TO ASK THEM TO DRAW DOWN $1.4 BILLION/YEAR IN FEDERAL HEALTHCARE FUNDING IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO 300,000 TENNESSEANS (INCLUDING 24,000 VETERANS), GENERATE 15,000 JOBS, PROTECT THE STATE'S RURAL HOSPITALS, AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED FUNDING TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC.TJC'S INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM AIMS TO ENSURE SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. TJC HELPS INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS, PROVIDES TRAINING SESSIONS TO HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ADVOCATED FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DIASBILITIES TO LIVE WITH SAFETY, DIGNITY, AND INDEPENDENCE.ALSO AMONG TJC'S GOALS IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN TENNESSEE IS ENROLLED IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND THAT PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS WORK EFFECTIVELY TO MEET CHILDREN'S NEEDS. THE TEAM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC, POLICYMAKERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAL CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID AND THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), AND THE NEED TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THESE PROGRAMS TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN TENNESSEE. IT ALSO EDUCATES COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ADVOCATES THROUGH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAININGS, EDUCATION MATERIALS, AND A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 347,369 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
TJC'S NUTRITION ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS GREATER ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE NUTRITION, INCLUDING DEFENDING AND IMPROVING SAFETY NET PROGRAMS LIKE SNAP (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS) AND SCHOOL-BASED MEAL PROGRAMS. TJC PROTECTS THESE PROGRAMS AGAINST CUTS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. TJC EDUCATES AND CONVENES OTHER AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS WHO INTERSECT WITH LOW INCOME TENNESSEANS. OUR TEAM WORKS WITH LOW-INCOME CLIENTS ACROSS THE STATE THAT HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY DENIED OR LOST THEIR SNAP BENEFITS. WE ADDRESS CHILD HUNGER AND POVERTY THROUGH WIC EXPANSION EFFORTS AND ADVOCATING FOR STRONGER CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS. WE EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT HOW NUTRITION PROGRAMS LIKE SNAP AND WIC PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE FOR TENNESSEANS WHO STRUGGLE WITH HUNGER AND PULL FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. OVER 1,000 STAKEHOLDERS RECEIVE OUR MONTHLY UPDATES AND DOZENS OF PARTNERS STATEWIDE JOIN US AT TRAININGS AND REGIONAL ANTI-HUNGER MEETINGS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A STATE WHERE NO TENNESSEAN GOES HUNGRY.IN 2021, TJC CONTINUED TO PLAY A PIVOTAL AND CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENSURING THAT TENNESSSEE FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PANDEMIC-EBT, A BENEFIT CREATED IN THE RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS AS A PART OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP). TJC ALSO WORKED WITH REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PARTNERS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO HELP AFGHAN REFUGEES RECEIVE MUCH-NEEDED NUTRITION BENEFITS FOLLOWING THEIR DESPERATE EVACUATION FROM KABUL AND SUBSEQUENT ARRIVAL IN TENNESSEE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses2,408,582
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
19
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
45
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
30
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
TN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MICHELE JOHNSON155 LAFAYETTE STREET   NASHVILLE,TN37210 (615) 255-0331
Form 990 (2023)
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) NATE GILMER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(2) JEFF GIBSON......................................................................
CHAIR
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(3) NEIL MCBRIDE......................................................................
SECRETARY
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(4) JOSHUA HEDRICK......................................................................
TREASURER
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(5) DENISE ALPER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) DEBORAH FARRINGER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(7) SHINDANA L FEAGINS MD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) SABRINA FINNEY MD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) SARAH F GARDIAL......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(10) MIKE GARDNER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(11) SARAH GRISWOLD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(12) NITA GUINN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(13) PATRICIA GUNN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(14) LA'KISHIA HARRIS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(15) SADIATOU JALLOW......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(16) KEVIN JAMES MD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(17) JENNIFER LANKFORD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2023)
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) GEORGE T BUCK LEWIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(19) SARA LYNES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(20) KRISTIE HELMS NETTLES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(21) FRIEDA H OUTLAW PHD RN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(22) STEVE THOMAS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(23) SUSANNE TROPEZSIMS MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
0.30
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(24) TEAKA JACKSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(25) BRITNEY KIRKSEY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(26) ROBBIN PAGE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(27) SHERI EDWARDS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(28) JAELEIGH JOHNSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(29) MIKA MOSER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(30) MONIQUECA N NAVARRE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(31) MICHELE JOHNSON........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
58.00
.......................  
    X       163,817 0 8,191
(32) ROB WATKINS........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
45.00
.......................  
    X       131,852 0 19,603
(33) ROBERT BRANT HARRELL........................................................................
LEGAL DIRECTOR
40.00
.......................  
        X   122,170 0 17,917
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 417,839 0 45,711
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
PBG BUILDERS INC,
406 TWO MILE PIKE
GOODLETTSVILLE,TN37072
CONSTRUCTION 2,601,754
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1
Form 990 (2023)
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 164,625
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 487,955
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,581,097
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 530,576
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 4,233,677
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM SERVICES 900099 378,940 378,940    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 378,940
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 145,129     145,129
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 42,540  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 177,500  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c -134,960  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... -134,960     -134,960
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 164,625of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 43,828
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -43,828   -43,828
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 4,578,958 378,940 0 -33,659
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 19,200 19,200
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 463,550 356,106 53,910 53,534
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,589,633 1,221,182 184,872 183,579
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 58,277 44,769 6,778 6,730
9 Other employee benefits ....... 140,970 108,296 16,394 16,280
10 Payroll taxes ........... 159,562 122,579 18,556 18,427
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 73,761 36,588 34,216 2,957
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 42,469 32,681 4,894 4,894
13 Office expenses ....... 34,560 23,657 7,796 3,107
14 Information technology ...... 99,608 78,781 14,461 6,366
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 242,130 186,146 27,992 27,992
17 Travel ............ 15,002   3,052 11,950
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 29,478   29,478  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 16,851 12,956 1,949 1,946
23 Insurance ... 46,650   46,650  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a CONTRACT SERVICES 43,968 34,774 6,383 2,811
b TRAINING 43,426 0 43,426 0
c EVENTS AND OTHER 30,307 0 0 30,307
d
e All other expenses 215,682 130,867 82,926 1,889
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,365,084 2,408,582 583,733 372,769
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 741,292 1 703,029
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 400,012 2 540,800
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 389,177 4 417,171
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 6,602,400 7 6,602,400
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9 41,025
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 111,029
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 71,255 35,725 10c 39,774
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,424,581 11 1,551,199
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 183,483 15 106,222
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 9,776,670 16 10,001,620
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 3,188 17 75,761
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,914,026 23 1,564,779
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 0 25 139,167
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 2,917,214 26 1,779,707
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 3,382,379 27 7,720,869
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,477,077 28 501,044
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 6,859,456 32 8,221,913
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 9,776,670 33 10,001,620
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
4,578,958
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,365,084
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,213,874
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
6,859,456
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
148,583
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
8,221,913
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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