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St Lukes Community House

EIN 62-0484183 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. LUKE'S CREATES A COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, & SENIORS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS CAN EASILY ACCESS THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE FULFILLING LIVES. WE EDUCATE, ENRICH, & EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS AND QUALITY SERVICES.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
75
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$154,139, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $2.6 million spent. PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE - ST. LUKE'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A QUALITY, LITERACY-RICH EDUCATION TO CHILDREN SIX-WEEKS TO FIVE-YEARS OLD. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS OUR CHILDREN WITH A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, THE ARTS, AND DAILY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS. ALL CLASSROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH MATERIALS, BOOKS, AND LEARNING CENTERS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON, ORAL, AND VISUAL LEARNING TECHNIQUES. OUR GOAL IS TO CULTIVATE A LITERACY-RICH ENVIRONMENT SO THAT CHILDREN FROM ALL SOCIO- ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS ARE GIVEN THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN. PARENTS PAY FOR THEIR CHILD'S CARE BASED ON A SLIDING-SCALE TUITION FEE SYSTEM TO ENSURE - CONT. ON SCH. O
  2. $952,163 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - ST. LUKE'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (CSS) PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE NASHVILLE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A FOOD BANK, PERSONAL HYGIENE BANK, DIAPER BANK, AGING LIFE SUPPORT (I.E. HOT MOBILE MEALS FOR HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND SENIOR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING FOR SENIORS), AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING POVERTY AND ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. IN THE CSS PROGRAM, WE COLLABORATE WITH OVER TWENTY ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER THESE INTEGRATIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE FINANCIAL AS WELL AS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS. OUR ON-CAMPUS PARTNERS, WHO SUPPORT US IN PROVIDING MANY OF THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, THE NASHVILLE - CONT. ON SCH. O
  3. LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 (CONTINUED): THAT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. 171 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DURING 2024. LINE 4B PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 (CONTINUED): FOOD PROJECT, AND PRESTON TAYLOR MINISTRIES. THESE PARTNERS ARE INTEGRAL IN ENSURING THE SUCCESS OF OUR WORK AND OUR CLIENTS. 2024 SERVICE INCLUDED: -577,795 MEALS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN THE FOOD PANTRY. -2,536 NONPERISHABLE FOOD BOXES WERE PROVIDED TO 378 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE AMAZON DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP. -965 CHILDREN AND SENIORS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. -466,613 WAS RETURNED TO 436 INDIVIDUALS IN THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA). -30,481 NUTRITIOUS MEALS WERE DELIVERED TO 134 SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE MOBILE MEALS PROGRAM. -800 INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERED. -59,625 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY. -26,043 HYGIENE KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 7,573 HOUSEHOLDS. -59 FAMILIES RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH OUR FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. 52 OF THOSE RECEIVED SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE FROM THIS PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1941.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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