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Tennessee Voices for Children

EIN 62-1576400 · Goodlettsvlle, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TENNESSEE VOICES FOR CHILDREN, INC. (TNV) IS A STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL SOURCE OF REFERRAL, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES AND THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM. OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE COLLABORATIVE LEADER GUIDING MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION. OUR VISION IS TO BUILD HOPE FOR ALL GENERATIONS. TNV TAKES AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES AND ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ON ADVISORY BOARDS SUCH AS THE STATEWIDE MENTAL HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, ADVISORY COUNCILS, AND COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUPS. FUNDING FOR SERVICES IS PROVIDED PRINCIPALLY BY FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS. TNV HAS REACHED MORE THAN 50,000 CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS, AND HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN PROMOTING THE USE OF A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE IN TN THAT INCLUDES FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS KEY COMPONENTS.

Income
$24.3 million
Spending
$23.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
193
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$412,203, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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 (4)
  1. $8.2 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - THESE SERVICES PROVIDE VALUABLE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND TRAINING TO PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE STATE, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND FAMILY REPRESENTATION TO SCHOOLS, MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND POLICY MAKERS IN TENNESSEE. TNV'S HIGH QUALITY IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIRECTLY SEEK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. ALSO PROVIDED ARE HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.
  2. $4.5 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - TNV PROVIDES INTENSIVE LONG-TERM, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE COMMUNITY BASED AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY ORIENTED. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC, NURSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TREATMENT SERVICES, AS WELL AS LIVING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION. IT PROVIDES A SUPPORTED LIVING ENVIRONMENT WITH SERVICES MENTIONED ABOVE DESIGNED TO ALLOW DISCHARGE OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS FROM MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE.
  3. $3.1 million spent. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN EFFORT TO DIRECT FAMILIES FROM FURTHER COURT AND DCS INVOLVEMENT WITH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TNV AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COURTS IN SOME COUNTIES THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED BY TDMHSAS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM HELPING PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN NAVIGATING THE CHILD-SERVICE SYSTEMS, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND THERAPEUTIC SKILL-BUILDING TO PREVENT PLACEMENT OUTSIDE THE HOME TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE. TNV'S OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES WITH A MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. TNV PROVIDES A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH WHILE USING EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICES TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. OUR THERAPISTS HELP CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS SUCH AS ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS, ADHD, GRIEF/LOSS, PARENTING, TRAUMA AND MORE. IN ADDITION TO OUTPATIENT, SCHOOL-BASED AND PRIMARY CARE INTEGRATED SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
  4. $4.2 million spent. MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING - SUPPORTS PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN COMMUNITIES THAT FACE GREATER RISKS AND BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING POSITIVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. FAMILIES CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN HOME VISITING PROGRAMS, AND PARTNER WITH HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS TO SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS THAT IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT SERVICES - INCLUDES SMALLER PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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 January 1995.

    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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