Tennessee Nature Academy

EIN: 863761014 501(c)(3)

Antioch, TN

Total Revenue
$5,042,447
Total Expenses
$2,507,409
Total Assets
$3,611,465
Net Assets
$2,631,183
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Roy Renfro
Phone
6292592429
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Tennessee Nature Academy, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 706% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Tennessee Nature Academy is to cultivate happy and healthy young people who are knowledgeable about the world, passionate about the outdoors, and motivated to do good work.Tennessee Nature Academy is a free nature-based public charter school in the Antioch-Cane Ridge community. The organization will serve students and families in grades 5-12, beginning with a founding 5th and 6th grade class in the 2023-2024 school year. The research-based model uses nature-based learning and play to support students' academic success, build students' social and community connections, and promote students' well-being.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,036,681
Program Service Revenue $5,118
Investment Income $648
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,042,447

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,408,717
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,722,921
Other Expenses $1,098,692
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,507,409

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,042,447 $625,276 +7.1%
Expenses $2,507,409 $491,867 +4.1%
Net Income $2,535,038 $133,409 +18.0%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
23
Volunteers
60

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
$126,373
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Roger Scott Waynick Jr Board Vice-Chair, Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Hughes Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanuel Benti Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrell Hawks Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenna Henderson Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aleah Guthrie Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Atlee Tyree Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rupesh Chhetri Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Alex Stephens Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Campbell Board Chair 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy J Renfro Executive Director 60.00
Officer
$106,242 $20,131 $126,373
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 $5,042,447 $2,507,409 $3,611,465 $2,535,038
2023 $625,276 $491,867 $256,757 $133,409
2022 $321,892 $357,990 $24,606 $-36,098
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