JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES TENNESSEE

EIN: 371762053 501(c)(3) Human Services

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$2,402,090
Total Expenses
$2,881,945
Total Assets
$1,052,840
Net Assets
$194,919
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
JOHN DWYER HAMMES
Phone
6152891703
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES TENNESSEE, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

JOBS FOR TENNESSEE GRADUATE'S MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO GRADUATION, GUIDING EACH ONE TOWARD POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, A MEANINGFUL CAREER, AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD. JTG SPECIALISTS TEACH THE JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES (JAG) MODEL DURING A STUDENT'S SENIOR YEAR, THEN ADD A 12-MONTH FOLLOW UP TO ENSURE SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. AMONG THE SKILLS OBTAINED FOR COLLEGE/WORKFORCE: LEADERSHIP ; JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS/RESUME WRITING; FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; DRESS ETIQUETTE; COMMUNITY SERVICEJTG'S PURPOSE IT TO IMPROVE YOUNG LIVES FOREVER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,530,424 Revenue: $161,874

JAGTN SPECIALISTS (TEACHERS) ARE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF EITHER JTAGTN OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR JAGTN ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING:1. ADDED 17 NEW TEACHERS IN 24-25...

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JAGTN SPECIALISTS (TEACHERS) ARE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF EITHER JTAGTN OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR JAGTN ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING:1. ADDED 17 NEW TEACHERS IN 24-25 2. ADDING 5 NEW TEACHER FOR 25-26 3. OUTCOMES FOR FOLLOW UP FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 : JAGTN EXCEEDED NATIONAL STANDARS ACROSS EVERY OUTCOME METRIC, INDICATING A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. THE 99.8% GRADUATION RATE AND 89.5% POSITIVE OUTCOME RATE ARE PARTICULARLY NOTEWORTHY, DEMONSTRATING NEAR-UNIVERSAL ENGAGEMENT IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, OR MILITARY SERVICE WITHIN A YEAR OF GRADUATION.INDICATOR JAG STANDARD JAGTN 2025GRADUATION RATE 95% 99.8%CONNECTIVITY RATE 95% 99.9%EMPLOYMENT RATE 60% 68.6%FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT 60% 76.6%FURTHER EDUCATION 35% 57.3%POSITIVE OUTCOME RATE 75% 89.5%4. BARRIER REMOVAL: JAGTN STUDENTS BEGIN THE PROGRAM, WITH SIGNIFICANT PERSONAL, ACADEMIC, AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS. ON AVERAGE, HALF OF THOSE BARRIERS WERE REMOVED THROUGH TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, DEMONSTRATING THE IMPACT OF IN-SCHOOL SUPPORT FROM JAGTN SPECIALISTS.5. ACADEMIC GROWTH: STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED A 21% POINT GAIN IN KNOWLEDGE OF EMPLOYABILITY AND LIFE SKILLS BASED ON PRE/POST TESTING, SHOWING MEASURABLE GROWTH AS A RESULT OF JAGTN INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT.METRIC SCOREPRE-TEST AVERAGE 60% POST-TEST AVERAGE 81% AVERAGE GAIN 21% 6. POST-SECONDARY AWARDS: JAGTN STUDENTS ARE SECURING SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PURSUE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. THE NEARLY $60 MILLION IN FUNDING REFLECTS BOTH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESSFUL GUIDANCE THROUGH THE COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,155,056
Program Service Revenue $161,874
Investment Income $85,160
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,402,090

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,443,815
Salaries & Benefits $1,071,493
Fundraising Expenses $29,953
Program Expenses $2,530,424
Other Expenses $366,637
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,881,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,402,090 $2,260,694 +0.1%
Expenses $2,881,945 $2,561,905 +0.1%
Net Income $-479,855 $-301,211 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
180

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN M STEELE CHAIRMAN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HOGREFE TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REP MARY LITTLETON MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON LEVERANT MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GOULD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY DAVIS MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY SHEARIN MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REP JOHN DEBERRY MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL BUSBOOM MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERROD BARTON MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MICHAEL PRATT MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK CARTER MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TRENTON WATSON MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE CUMMINS MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DWYER HAMMES PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,402,090 $2,881,945 $1,052,840 $-479,855
2024 $2,260,694 $2,561,905 $1,040,910 $-301,211
2023 $2,329,765 $2,138,831 $768,504 $190,934
2022 $1,620,567 $1,309,769 $570,930 $310,798
2021 $1,178,352 $1,054,817 $300,383 $123,535
2020 $1,154,237 $1,115,038 $174,317 $39,199
2019 $725,278 $577,146 $12,829 $148,132
2018 $585,782 $725,703 $49,807 $-139,921
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