Nashville Freedom School Partnership
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Nashville Freedom School Partnership(C) uses literacy to instill cultural pride, self-assurance, and active citizenship with a primary focus on children of color.
- Income
- $181,077
- Spending
- $218,369
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 27
- Highest pay
- $78,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $124,244 spent. Summer Literacy and Cultural Enrichment Program Services Provided: NFSP operates a six-week summer literacy program serving children in grades K-8 in historically underserved Nashville communities. The program uses the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) to promote reading proficiency, cultural pride, and leadership development. Daily activities include high-quality literacy instruction, social-emotional learning, civic engagement, and enrichment opportunities such as STEM, arts, and dance. Persons Benefited: In 2025, NFSP served 42 scholars across locations in North Nashville. Scholars received personalized instruction in a 10:1 scholar-to-teacher ratio, ensuring individualized support. Impact: In 2025, 78.3% of NFSP scholars maintained or improved their reading levels, with an average reading level increase of seven months. Scholars also demonstrated increased social-emotional competencies, including improved self-confidence, conflict resolution, and civic engagement. Parents reported high satisfaction, with 100% stating that the program positively impacted their children's social and academic development
- $55,046 spent. Servant Leader Intern (SLI) Training and Development Services Provided: NFSP provides a leadership development program for college-aged young adults, who serve as Servant Leader Interns (SLIs). SLIs receive over 90 hours of training in culturally responsive teaching strategies, classroom management, and mentorship, equipping them to lead literacy instruction and serve as role models for scholars. Persons Benefited: In 2025, NFSP trained 6 SLIs who facilitated summer programming. Impact: SLIs reported significant growth in leadership skills, self-empowerment, and academic/career development. They gained hands-on teaching experience and community engagement skills, preparing them for careers in education and nonprofit work
- $1,500 spent. Family and Community Engagement Initiatives Services Provided: NFSP hosts weekly family engagement events designed to strengthen the home-school connection, provide resources to families, and foster a supportive community. These events include parent workshops, networking opportunities, and shared meals. Persons Benefited: NFSP engaged over 30 families in 2025, offering training and resources to support their children's learning and development. Impact: 100% of parents surveyed reported increased confidence in supporting their child's education, and many expressed a newfound commitment to social action. Parent testimonials highlighted the program's impact on their children's enthusiasm for learning and reading
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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