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Tnachieves

EIN 27-4673873 · Knoxville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING HOLISTIC STUDENT SUPPORTS ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
61
Volunteers
5,322
Highest pay
$343,367, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. ADMINISTRATION OF NON-FINANCIAL COMPONENTS OF TENNESSEE PROMISE AS A PARTNERING ORANIZATION IN 83 COUNTIES OF TENNESSEE - THE ORGANIZATION ADMINSITERS TENNESSEE PROMISE FOR THE TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION AND TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION. THROUGH PROGRAMS OPERATED BY TNACHIEVES, TENNESSEE PROMISE PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ATTEND AN ELIGIBLE POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF TENNESEE. TNACHIEVES ENSURES STUDENTS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIEVING ASSISTANCE, FACILITATES VOLUNTEER MENTORING TO ENSURE STUDENT SUCCESS AND MONITORS REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE ROLES AS A PART OF RECEIVEING ASSISTANCE.
  2. $598,779 spent. MANAGMENT OF KNOX PROMISE - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES KNOX PROMISE. KNOX PROMISE IS A PILOT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MENTORING, COACHING AND FINANCIAL ASSITANCE TO STUDENTS FROM KNOX COUNTY, TN. RECIPIENTS ARE DETERMINED BY NEED TO ENSURE UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL BURDENS ARE NOT BARRIERS TO COLLEGE GRADUATION. LIMITED ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED TO PURCHASE BOOKS, PAY RENT OR TRANSPORTATION COSTS, FOOD OR OTHER FINANCIAL NEEDS A STUDENT MAY HAVE THAT MIGHT ENDANGER THEIR ABILITY TO STAY IN SCHOOL. IF A STUDENT MEETS THE SPECIFIC FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE, KNOX PROMISE STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $1,500 PER STUDENT PER SEMESTER FOR UP TO FIVE SEMESTERS OR $938 PER STUDENT FOR UP TO EIGHT TRIMESTERS.
  3. $4.6 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AND DISBURSES COMPLETION GRANTS FOR STUDENTS ACROSS TENNESSEE EXCLUDING KNOX COUNTY, DETERMINED BY NEED, TO ENSURE UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL BURDENS ARE NOT BARRIERS TO COLLEGE GRADUATION. LIMITED ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED TO PURCHASE BOOKS, PAY RENT OR TRANSPORTATION COSTS, FOOD OR OTHER FINANCIAL NEEDS A STUDENT MAY HAVE THAT MIGHT ENDANGER THEIR ABILITY TO STAY IN SCHOOL. IF A STUDENT MEETS THE SPECIFIC FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE, STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE UP TO $1,000 PER STUDENT EACH SEMESTER FOR UP TO FIVE SEMESTERS OR $625 PER STUDENT FOR UP TO EIGHT TRIMESTERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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