THE STORE INC

EIN: 814247568 501(c)(3) Human Services

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$4,277,226
Total Expenses
$2,019,600
Total Assets
$8,012,696
Net Assets
$7,967,940
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
COLLEN MAYER
Phone
6153831161
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE STORE INC, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 251% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.3M, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

AIM TO SOLVE HUNGER ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY BY OPERATING A YEAR-ROUND FREE GROCERY STORE ALLOWING PEOPLE TO SHOP FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF FOOD SECURITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,600,957

THE STORE OPERATES AS A YEAR-ROUND FREE GROCERY STORE ALLOWING PEOPLE TO SHOP FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THOSE REFERRED OR TO THE PEOPLE AND AGENCIES THAT SEND THEM. THEY MAY SHOP...

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THE STORE OPERATES AS A YEAR-ROUND FREE GROCERY STORE ALLOWING PEOPLE TO SHOP FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THOSE REFERRED OR TO THE PEOPLE AND AGENCIES THAT SEND THEM. THEY MAY SHOP FOR FOOD TO SUPPLEMENT THEIR INCOME DURING TIMES OF CRISIS AND AS THEY WORK TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. DURING 2024 AND 2023, THE STORE SERVED 965 AND 416 HOUSEHOLDS, RESPECTIVELY, BY PROVIDING BI-WEEKLY SHOPPING WHERE CUSTOMERS MAY SHOP FOR THEIR OWN GROCERY ITEMS. THE STORE SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 1,509 HOUSEHOLDS IN 2024 WITH A SINGLE EMERGENCY SHOPPING TRIP PROGRAM. SHOPPERS CAN EXPECT TO FIND ITEMS SUCH AS: FRESH PRODUCE, MILK, MEATS, EGGS, AND DIETARY FRIENDLY OPTIONS. THE STORE ALSO HAS A CHILDREN'S AREA WHERE CHILDREN CAN PLAY AND READ WHILE CAREGIVERS SHOP.A PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT MEANS WE AIM TO SOLVE HUNGER ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF FOOD SECURITY. THE STORE PARTNERS WITH THE BELMONT FAMILY WELLBEING PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS FAMILIES SERVICES, PROGRAMMING, AND SUPPORT TO HELP REDUCE STRESS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY BELMONT UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND OTHER QUALIFIED PRACTITIONERS AT THE BELMONT MINISTRY CENTER WHICH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE STORE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,961,187
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $319,066
Other Revenue $-3,027
TOTAL REVENUE $4,277,226

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $973,192
Salaries & Benefits $639,740
Fundraising Expenses $217,378
Program Expenses $1,600,957
Other Expenses $356,168
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,019,600

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,277,226 $1,217,712 +2.5%
Expenses $2,019,600 $1,200,782 +0.7%
Net Income $2,257,626 $16,930 +132.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
9
Volunteers
1000

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
4
$183,320
Total Directors
18
$24,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRAD PAISLEY FOUNDER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY FOUNDER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ROWE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE WILKINS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE BRYAN TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$24,000 $0 $24,000
JOHN SCHARIO PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENDRA DEAS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA EADS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN JONES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SIMMONS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MINNINGAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLIFTON PEAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA WHITFIELD-STORY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE BRANTLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MADEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORENA WILLIAMSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NEFFLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MILLSLAGLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEN MEYER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$128,366 $30,954 $159,320
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
2024 $4,277,226 $2,019,600 $8,012,696 $2,257,626
2023 $1,217,712 $1,200,782 $5,648,473 $16,930
2022 $1,489,022 $996,019 $5,290,720 $493,003
2021 $1,545,548 $769,931 $5,268,766 $775,617
2020 $1,930,689 $628,992 $4,351,266 $1,301,697
2019 $2,352,674 $113,347 $2,977,058 $2,239,327
2018 $615,719 $61,246 $595,947 $554,473
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