Alzheimers Tennessee Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ALZHEIMERS TENNESSEE MISSION IS TO SERVE THOSE FACING ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS, TO PROMOTE BRAIN HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, AND TO CHAMPION GLOBAL RESEARCH, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT EFFORTS.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 23
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
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $573,124 spent. PATIENT/FAMILY SERVICES ALHEIMERS TENNESSEE PROVIDES PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES ALL THROUGHOUT ALL OF THE STAGES OF ALZHEIMERS AND RELATED DISORDERS THROUGH THE 24/7 HELPLINE, HOWARD CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ADULT DAY CENTER, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CAREGIVERS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH EARLY STAGE DEMENTIA, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, CARE CONSULTATION, FAMILY CARE PLANNING, COMMUNITY RESOURCE REFERRALS, IN-HOME VISITS AND A SILVER ALERT PROGRAM FOR THOSE AT RISK FOR WANDERING
- $562,271 spent. OUTREACH/PR/COMMUNICATIONS ALHEIMERS TENNESSEE CREATES AWARENESS REGARDING THE SCOPE AND IMPACT OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS ON FAMILIES. ALZHEIMERS TENNESSEE ALSO CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION, TO SERVE THOSE FACING ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS, TO PROMOTE BRAIN HEALTH, AND TO CHAMPION PREVENTION AND TREATMENT EFFORTS. OUTREACH COMMUNICATION INCLUDES SPEAKERS BUREAU, DIRECT MAIL, ENGAGEMENT WITH PROVIDERS OF SERVICES, COMMUNITY AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERS AND WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, PODCAST AND OTHER VIRTUAL MEDIA CONNECTION ENCOURAGING THE COMMUNITY TO MOBOLIZE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA.
- $396,670 spent. EDUCATION ALZHEIMERS TENNESSEE PROVIDES EDUCATION TO CAREGIVERS AND THOSE WITH DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA ON: DISEASE MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AND OTHER DAILY LIVING ISSUES. EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA TO EQUIP PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE BETTER CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE TO THE ALHEIMERS COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BROCHURES, EDUCATIONAL PACKETS, WORKSHOPS, A ROBUST WEBSITE, WEBINARS, IN-SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING SESSIONS, BRAIN HEALTH AND RISK REDUCTION AND OTHER SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
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
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 November 6, 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 June 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 June 2011.
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 November 4, 2026.
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