PERSIST NASHVILLE

EIN: 842348884 501(c)(3) Education

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$975,803
Total Expenses
$1,112,446
Total Assets
$289,263
Net Assets
$257,523
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
JENNIFER HILL
Phone
6153145358
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PERSIST NASHVILLE, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $976K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

INCREASE COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES OF NASHVILLE, TN STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $862,777
Program Service Revenue $103,150
Investment Income $4,386
Other Revenue $5,490
TOTAL REVENUE $975,803

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $824,786
Fundraising Expenses $132,110
Program Expenses $798,074
Other Expenses $287,660
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,112,446

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $975,803 $417,857 +1.3%
Expenses $1,112,446 $583,789 +0.9%
Net Income $-136,643 $-165,932 -0.2%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
28
Volunteers
35

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
5
$80,758
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PRENTICE ASHFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE BROWN VICE BOARD C 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFAN HUBBARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIO MCCLUNIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN FLURY BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT MICHAELS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA IRELAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN BOYD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE AGNEW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM MICHEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE KELLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE POWERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUNTER MOBLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE REHNBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH SEARS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HILL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$79,108 $1,650 $80,758
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 $975,803 $1,112,446 $289,263 $-136,643
2024 $417,857 $583,789 $454,792 $-165,932
2023 $1,525,147 $1,167,969 $560,098 $357,178
2022 $715,357 $841,244 $252,649 $-125,887
2022 $685,357 $842,462 $198,751 $-157,105
2021 $722,938 $570,274 $378,197 $152,664
2020 $268,939 $320,590 $258,632 $-51,651
2019 $315,114 $17,900 $297,214 $297,214
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