NonprofitsTennessee Justice Center Inc

Crime & Legal-Related

Tennessee Justice Center Inc

NASHVILLE, TN

Total revenue

$5.0M

Total expenses

$4.0M

Net assets

$9.3M

Grants received

$8.7M

204 grants

EIN

621630417

Tax year

2024

Mission

Tjc uses the law and advocacy to ensure that tennesseans can meet their most basic needs.

Programs

2 programs

Tjc's medicaid, independence, and children's health advocacy programs focus on improving the well-being of all tennesseans, particularly those in medically fragile, at-risk, and low-income populations, by ensuring they have access to affordable healthcare. Tjc provides education to the public and community leaders about governmental programs designed to improve the health of individuals, children, and families. Tjc also provides education through in-person and virtual training, educational materials, and a monthly newsletter to other groups that intersect with low-income populations.

Expenses: $864KGrants: $314K

Tjc's nutrition advocacy program supports greater access to affordable nutrition through the snap (formerly food stamps) and school-based meal programs. Tjc also educates and convenes other agencies and stakeholders who intersect with low-income tennesseans. Tjc also educates and helps clients apply and enroll in programs like snap and wic.

Expenses: $433K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.0M
Program service revenue$69K
Investment income$218K
Other revenue
Total revenue$5.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$314K
Salaries & benefits$2.9M
Fundraising$433K
Other expenses$804K
Total expenses$4.0M
Total assets$10.3M
Net assets$9.3M

People

37 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MICHELE JOHNSON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$169K

58 hrs/wk

ROB WATKINS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Board

$125K

45 hrs/wk

JOSHUA HEDRICK

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

DENISE ALPER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEBORAH FARRINGER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHINDANA L FEAGINS MD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SABRINA FINNEY MD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SARAH F GARDIAL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MIKE GARDNER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SARAH GRISWOLD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

NITA GUINN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

PATRICIA GUNN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

LA'KISHIA HARRIS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SADIATOU JALLOW

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

KEVIN JAMES MD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

JENNIFER LANKFORD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

GEORGE T BUCK LEWIS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

NATE GILMER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KRISTIE HELMS NETTLES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

FRIEDA H OUTLAW PHD RN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SUSANNE TROPEZSIMS MD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

TEAKA JACKSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRITNEY KIRKSEY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROBBIN PAGE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHERI EDWARDS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JAELEIGH JOHNSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MIKA MOSER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MONIQUECA N NAVARRE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

RODRICK HOLMES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

KAY CAUDLE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

JOSEPH HUBBARD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

ZUDI TAKIZALA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

JOHN TISHLER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

SARA LYNES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JEFF GIBSON

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

NEIL MCBRIDE

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

ROBERT BRANT HARRELL

LEGAL DIRECTOR

Staff

$119K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 200 of 204

FromAmountPurposeYear
$559K
SUPPORT HEALTH ISSUES
2024
$401K
FEDERAL NUTRITION IMPLEMENTATION
2024
$250K
ROOF CONSTRUCTIONS
2024
$200K
ADVANCEMENT OF ECON. AND RACIAL JUST
2024
$143K
HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIPMEDICAID MONITORINGUSDA DFAP
2024
$100K
UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF JENNIFER GILBERT (JENNIFER.GILBERT@GMAIL.COM) AND HARRIS GILBERT (HARRISNGILBERT@GMAIL.COM), CHILDREN OF HARRIS A. GILBERT
2024
$75K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2024
$75K
Working to end hunger
2024
$40K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2024
$25K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2024
$25K
Program Support
2024
$17K
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING, HUMAN SERVICES
2024
$15K
ASSIST WITH HEALTHCARE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY AND DISABLED PEOPLE
2024
$10K
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
2024
$10K
FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION
2024
$6K
Health, Medicine & Science
2024
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$500
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
$250
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2024
$284K
LEGAL SERVICES
2023
$215K
FEDERAL NUTRITION IMPLEMENTATION
2023
$200K
Health and Health Equity
2023
$175K
Families and Communities
2023
$110K
SUPPORT HEALTH ISSUES
2023
$98K
HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS EXPANSION
2023
$90K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2023
$85K
PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS
2023
$80K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$70K
HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP & MEDICAID MONITORING PROJECT
2023
$65K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2023
$59K
FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
2023
$50K
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023
$42K
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
2023
$35K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2023
$30K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2023
$25K
OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST
2023
$15K
ASSIST WITH HEALTHCARE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY AND DISABLED PEOPLE
2023
$15K
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
2023
$11K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION
2023
$10K
Program Support
2023
$5K
SUPPORT DATA COLLECTION AND SHARING ON TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER'S (TJC) WORK TO ADDRESS MEDICAL DEBT
2023
$4K
GENERAL SUPPORT.
2023
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$3K
TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$3K
GENERAL
2023
$2K
FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3)
2023
$1K
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023
$350
Program Service
2023
$250
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2023
$332K
SUPPORT HEALTH ISSUES
2022
$188K
HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP & MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
2022
$175K
LEGAL SERVICES
2022
$175K
CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
2022
$135K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2022
$115K
FEDERAL NUTRITION IMPLEMENTATION
2022
$109K
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CO-LEAD THE SOUTHERN PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE DEBT CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE MEDICAL DEBT IN TENNESSEE
2022
$100K
CAPITAL FUNDING REQUEST
2022
$75K
Working to end hunger
2022
$65K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2022
$60K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2022
$50K
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2022
$50K
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
2022
$42K
PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS
2022
$33K
Support of the TJC's Forever Home
2022
$30K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2022
$25K
OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST
2022
$20K
FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE BIG PAYBACK 2022
2022
$15K
ASSIST WITH HEALTHCARE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY AND DISABLED PEOPLE
2022
$15K
For Charitable Purpose of Organization
2022
$12K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2022
$10K
FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION
2022
$6K
TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FOOD INSECURITY IN TENNESSEE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD SAFETY NET PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES.
2022
$4K
GENERAL SUPPORT.
2022
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$3K
GENERAL
2022
$3K
Program Support
2022
$1K
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2022
$1K
FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3)
2022
$250
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2022
$165K
SUPPORT HEALTH ISSUES
2021
$124K
LEGAL SERVICES
2021
$80K
REFORM SYSTEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SURROUNDING LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS PORTION OF THE TENNCARE PROGRAM, KNOWN AS CHOICES.
2021
$29K
PROGRAM OPNS (OBI)
2021
$27K
Support of the TJC's Forever Home
2021
$25K
Capital Campaign
2021
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$10K
TO USE THE LAW AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT TENNESSEANS CAN MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS.
2021
$10K
ASSIST WITH HEALTHCARE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY AND DISABLED PEOPLE
2021
$8K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$3K
further the values of Foundation
2021
$3K
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2021
$2K
GENERAL SUPPORT.
2021
$90
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
2021
$220K
CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
2020
$114K
SUPPORT HEALTH ISSUES
2020
$100K
LEGAL SERVICES
2020
$100K
REFORM SYSTEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SURROUNDING LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS PORTION OF THE TENNCARE PROGRAM, KNOWN AS CHOICES.
2020
$100K
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CO-LEAD SPRD CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE MEDICAL DEBT IN TENNESSEE
2020
$100K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2020
$100K
Safety Net Initiative Project Grant
2020
$83K
SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL NUTRITION IMPLEMENTATION
2020
$80K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$60K
HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP GRANT
2020
$50K
Working to end hunger
2020
$50K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2020
$50K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2020
$29K
PROGRAM OPNS (OBI)
2020
$25K
OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST
2020
$25K
TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES
2020
$25K
SUPPORT FOR COVID-19 RELIEF.
2020
$25K
TO INTEGRATE THE CLIENT DATABASE WITH A NEW CLOUD-BASED SYSTEM.
2020
$20K
ASSIST WITH HEALTHCARE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO NEEDY AND DISABLED PEOPLE
2020
$15K
TO HELP EMPLOYEES DEAL WITH THE PROLONGED STRESS OF WORK UNDER TRYING CONDITIONS DUE TO COVID-19.
2020
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$12K
SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS
2020
$10K
FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION
2020
$10K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$10K
FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION.
2020
$9K
INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$8K
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
2020
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$6K
HEALTH CARE PROGRAM SERVICES
2020
$5K
further the values of Foundation
2020
$4K
GENERAL SUPPORT.
2020
$3K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
2020
$2K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
2020
$2K
TO AID IN THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2020
$2K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2020
$1K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2020
$1K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$1K
FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3)
2020
$750
BENEFITING THE HUNGER SUMMIT
2020
$720
DONOR DIRECTED DESIGNATIONS
2020
$500
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2020
$119
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$100
FOR GIVING TUESDAY
2020
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR MOTHERS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
2020
$97K
LEGAL SERVICES
2019
$60K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2019
$50K
REFORM SYSTEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SURROUNDING LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS PORTION OF THE TENNCARE PROGRAM, KNOWN AS CHOICES.
2019
$40K
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE STATE LEVEL
2019
$25K
TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES
2019
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$10K
SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS
2019
$4K
GENERAL SUPPORT.
2019
$100
General Donation
2019
$50K
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
2018
$25K
TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES
2018
$20K
NO KID HUNGRY STATE PARTNER GRANT
2018
$10K
OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND MOBILIZATION ON PUBLIC CHARGE ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSAL
2018
$8K
Help vulnerable families access health coverage
2018
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$5K
FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION
2018
$4K
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR MOTHERS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
2018
$1K
FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
2018
$1K
TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION OF MOTHER'S LUNCHEON
2018
$750
FOR HON.CHAIR DONATION FOR HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON 2018
2018
$500
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2018
$250
BENEFITING THE WARFIELD FELLOWSHIP
2018
$250
BENEFITING THE WARFIELD FELLOWSHIP FROM AUBREY B. "TREY" HARWELL III
2018
$250
TO USE AS NEEDED
2018
$36K
NO KID HUNGRY STATE PARTNER GRANT
2017
$24K
SUB-GRANTS FROM AMERICORPS/CNCS
2017
$14K
SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS
2017
$12K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2017
$11K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT TO HELP VULNERABLE FAMILIES ACCESS HEALTH COVERAGE TO THIS NON PROFIT LAW FIRM
2017

Funded by

$8.7M from 67 funders · 204 grants · 2017–2024

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$1.3M · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Tennessee Bar Foundation

$1.0M · 8 grants · 2019–2023

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$814K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

$620K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

National Health Law Program Inc

$461K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The West End Home Foundation

$325K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Annie E Casey Foundation Inc

$304K · 5 grants · 2020–2023

The Melkus Family Foundation

$255K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN621630417
NTEE codeI80
Subsection03
Ruling date1996-05
Formed1995
Employees48
Volunteers107
TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER INC — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo