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Alignment Nashville Inc

EIN 45-0549393 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE MOBILIZES STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO CHALLENGE AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS IN ORDER TO EQUITABLY IMPACT THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF EACH METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
9
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$141,730, president an

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $728,775 spent. ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE (COMMITTEES): ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE MANAGES AND SUPPORTS ALIGNMENT TEAMS, WHICH ARE WORK GROUPS COMPOSED OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES THAT MEET MONTHLY TO PLAN, ALIGN, IMPLEMENT, EVALUATE, AND SUSTAIN SHARED SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS FACING METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS. ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE STAFF PROVIDE FACILITATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THESE VOLUNTEER WORK GROUPS TO ENSURE THEIR EFFECTIVENESS.
  2. $811,611 spent. THE NASHVILLE HUB, A PROGRAM OF ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITIES SEEKING TO IMPLEMENT THE ACADEMY MODEL TO TRANSFORM THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.
  3. $29,186 spent. ALIGNMENT USA, A PROGRAM OF ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, IS A NETWORK OF SHARED PRACTICE THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITIES THAT ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING STUDENT OUTCOMES. ALIGNMENT USA PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THIS NETWORK, INCLUDING SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $1,162 spent. FAMILY UNIVERSITY IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MNPS) AND ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND TRAININGS TO ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER AND EQUIP MNPS FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS WITH TOOLS THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS. FAMILY UNIVERSITY PROVIDES PATHWAYS FOR FAMILIES TO BE EFFECTIVE PARTNERS AND CO-CREATORS ALONG WITH MNPS EDUCATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND NASHVILLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN THEIR STUDENTS' SUCCESS. THE FAMILY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED AFTER FISCAL YEAR 6/30/25.
  5. FAMILY UNIVERSITY IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MNPS) AND ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND TRAININGS TO ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER AND EQUIP MNPS FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS WITH TOOLS THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS. FAMILY UNIVERSITY PROVIDES PATHWAYS FOR FAMILIES TO BE EFFECTIVE PARTNERS AND CO-CREATORS ALONG WITH MNPS EDUCATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND NASHVILLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN THEIR STUDENTS' SUCCESS. THE FAMILY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED AFTER FISCAL YEAR 6/30/25.

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 August 2007.

    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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