Nonprofit · EIN 62-1681223
TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $741,058 | $430,061 | $310,997 | $119,551 | $6,212 | $113,339 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $428,571 | $487,264 | -$58,693 | $27,055 | $224,713 | -$197,658 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $425,497 | $444,557 | -$19,060 | $48,697 | $188,570 | -$139,873 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $494,692
- of which government grants
- $425,000
- Program service revenue
- $245,217
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,149
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,011
- Other salaries and wages
- $165,462
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $324,865
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,782
- Occupancy
- $22,152
- Travel
- $891
- Depreciation
- $1,037
- Program services (functional)
- $387,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,576
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,055
- Total assets, end of year
- $119,551
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,212
- Net assets, end of year
- $113,339
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $831
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $113,339
- Gross receipts
- $741,058
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martie Lafferty | Ex Officio Key employee | 40 | $78,928 |
| Melody Fowler-Green | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carol Westlake | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Abdelghani Barre | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chris Murdock | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Liz Coleman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rosalind Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Harvey McDonald | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Prusak | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Laura Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martie Lafferty | Ex Officio Key employee | 40 | $74,886 |
| Melody Fowler-Green | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carol Westlake | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Abdelghani Barre | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chris Murdock | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Liz Coleman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rosalind Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Harvey McDonald | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Prusak | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Laura Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martie Lafferty | Ex Officio Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $80,382 |
| Julie Yriart | Ex Officio Key employee | 1.5 | $9,699 |
| Melody Fowler-Green | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carol Westlake | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Abdelghani Barre | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chris Murdock | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joel Emerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rosalind Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Harvey McDonald | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Laura Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 ROYAL PKWY UNIT 290452, NASHVILLE, TN 37229-4016
- In care of
- % TRACEY MCCARTNEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Martha M Lafferty, 525 Royal Parkway 290452, Nashville, TN 37229
- Signed the 990
- Martha M Lafferty, Executive Director
- Website
- www.tennfairhousing.org
- Return prepared by
- The KF Group PLLC
Mission
The Tennessee Fair Housing Council is a private, nonprofit advocacy organization whose mission is to eliminate housing discrimination throughout Tennessee. The enforcement program is based in Nashville, TN and concentrates on the middle Tennessee geographic area.
Program accomplishments
- The organization provided education and advocacy on housing discrimination, took complaints from individuals who believed they were experiencing or experienced discrimination, negotiated disability related accomodations with landlords, and provided legal representation to individuals who wanted to file an administrative complaint or lawsuit.Expenses $387,485
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1681223
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $119,551
- Income (IRS master file)
- $741,058
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $741,058 | $430,061 | $119,551 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $428,571 | $487,264 | $27,055 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $425,497 | $444,557 | $48,697 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $516,662 | $457,531 | $130,214 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-1681223).
Questions about TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL is 62-1681223.
- Is TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Martha M Lafferty.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,928 (Martie Lafferty, Ex Officio).
- How much revenue does TENNESSEE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $741,058, expenses of $430,061 and total assets of $119,551 at year end.
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