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Nonprofits in Tennessee

What the IRS records say about tax-exempt organizations in Tennessee.

Tax-exempt organizations
39,254
Of which 501(c)(3)
33,549
File the 990-N (receipts ≤ $50,000)
22,235
File Form 990 or 990-EZ
9,629
Filed a 990-N (latest e-Postcard on record)
25,576
Exemption automatically revoked (all years)
19,641

By city

By category

Category (NTEE)Organizations
Education3,049
Human services2,773
Religion-related2,303
Arts, culture and humanities1,709
Recreation and sports1,624
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations1,451
Community improvement and capacity building1,192
Youth development890
Animal-related882
Health care768
Housing and shelter607
Public and societal benefit583
Mental health and crisis intervention547
Mutual and membership benefit462
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief425
International, foreign affairs and national security349
Environment335
Food, agriculture and nutrition324
Crime and legal-related307
Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines216
Employment184
Civil rights, social action and advocacy140
Unknown98
Medical research84
Science and technology68
Social science16