Tennessee Firearms Association

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Harris

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Tennessee Firearms Association, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit that reported $239K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 174% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $98K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

To promote the right to keep and bear arms and to educated the citizenry of the State of Tennessee

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $76,502 Revenue: $227,977

TFA reserchees. monitors, reprots on, and provides informational materials concering existing and proposed laws, regulations, and revelant data. TFA interviews, vets surveys, and scores candidates...

TFA reserchees. monitors, reprots on, and provides informational materials concering existing and proposed laws, regulations, and revelant data. TFA interviews, vets surveys, and scores candidates for state office and reports those results to members and the public. TFA sponsors candidate workshops. TFA monitors voting histories and legislative records of incumbents.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $111,334

Program Service Revenue $116,643

Investment Income $9,278

Other Revenue $2,192

TOTAL REVENUE $239,447

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $53,287

Program Expenses $76,502

Other Expenses $141,461

TOTAL EXPENSES $141,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$239,447	$87,232	+1.7%
Expenses	$141,461	$16,222	+7.7%
Net Income	$97,986	$71,010	+0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$11,174

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Christy Frizzell	Independant Contractor	007.00	Key Emp	$9,118	$0	$9,118
Lisa Guthrie	Independant Contractor	003.00	Key Emp	$2,056	$0	$2,056
John I Harris	Executive Director	025.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
C Richard Archie	Board Member	025.00	Director	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$239,447	$141,461	$556,360	$97,986