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Operation Stand Down Tennessee

EIN 62-1638832 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE (OSDTN) ENGAGES, EQUIPS, AND EMPOWERS MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH CRISIS, CAREER, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$10.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
89
Volunteers
970
Highest pay
$123,555, ceo july-cur

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 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 (5)
  1. $4.3 million spent. SSVF - OSDTN ADMINISTERS A GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS USED TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE VETERAN HOMELESSNESS. THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH RENT, DEPOSITS, AND UTILITIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS HELP FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NAVIGATING VA-HEALTHCARE, AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR HOUSING-RELATED ISSUES. ALL SSVF SERVICES ARE AT NO COST TO THE VETERAN. 523 VETERANS WERE HELPED THROUGH THE SSVF PROGRAM IN 2025.
  2. $1.6 million spent. VETERAN SERVICE CENTER - IN 2025, OSDTN WELCOMED AND SUPPORTED 4,265 UNIQUE VETERANS THROUGH THE VETERAN SERVICE CENTER A TOTAL OF 19,023 TIMES. THE SERVICE CENTER ASSISTS VETERANS WITH PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NEEDS, BENEFITS COUNSELING, LEGAL ISSUES, RELIABLE MAIL SERVICE, MILITARY RECORDS RETRIEVAL, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY AGENCIES. THROUGH THE SERVICE CENTER, 1,808 VETERANS WERE SCREENED FOR RISK AND WELLBEING, 76 VETERANS WERE REFERRED TO OUR CAREER SERVICES PARTNERS FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND 76 VETERANS WERE PROVIDED WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE. 6,411 VIRTUAL HOURS WERE SPENT ASSISTING VETERANS.
  3. $985,642 spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM (THP) - IN 2025, OSDTN PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR 133 MEN AND WOMEN VETERANS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS UNTIL RENOVATIONS WERE COMPLETEED IN JUNE FOR ONE BUILDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ROOMS. VETERANS IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TO HELP THEM REESTABLISH A HEALTHY, STABLE LIFE, AND LEARN HOW TO CREATE AND MANAGE AN INDIVIDUAL BUDGET. OSDTN PROVIDES OTHER WRAPAROUND SERVICES. 75% OF VETERANS MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.
  4. $1.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OUTREACH SERVICES: OPERATION COMMISSARY - OSDTN LAUNCHED OPERATION COMMISSARY IN 2021 TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AMONG VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A FOOD BANK WITH INNOVATIVE FEATURES TO BREAK THROUGH VETERAN-SPECIFIC BARRIERS, INCLUDING SERVICE RELUCTANCE, HIDDEN POVERTY, AND LACK OF AWARENESS. NON-PERISHABLE FOOD CAN BE PICKED UP AT AN OSDTN LOCATION OR AT A SATELLITE LOCATION LIKE A VFW OR STUDENT VETERAN CENTER, OR CAN BE DELIVERED TO THE VETERAN'S RESIDENCE. 5,001 FOOD BAGS WERE PROVIDED TO 649 VETERANS. OPERATION CONNECT - OPERATION CONNECT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2023 TO FORMALIZE OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT, AND CONNECTION AMONG VETERANS. OPCONNECT PROVIDES EVENTS, MEETUPS, ACTIVITIES, ONLINE COMMUNICATION, AND PARTNER ENGAGEMENT TO GIVE VETERANS A CHANCE TO BECOME A PART OF A STRONGER, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PEERS. 3,845 VETERANS WERE REACHED WITH OUTREACH SERVICES DURING 917 ENGAGEMENTS.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OUTREACH SERVICES: OPERATION COMMISSARY - OSDTN LAUNCHED OPERATION COMMISSARY IN 2021 TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AMONG VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A FOOD BANK WITH INNOVATIVE FEATURES TO BREAK THROUGH VETERAN-SPECIFIC BARRIERS, INCLUDING SERVICE RELUCTANCE, HIDDEN POVERTY, AND LACK OF AWARENESS. NON-PERISHABLE FOOD CAN BE PICKED UP AT AN OSDTN LOCATION OR AT A SATELLITE LOCATION LIKE A VFW OR STUDENT VETERAN CENTER, OR CAN BE DELIVERED TO THE VETERAN'S RESIDENCE. 5,001 FOOD BAGS WERE PROVIDED TO 649 VETERANS. OPERATION CONNECT - OPERATION CONNECT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2023 TO FORMALIZE OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT, AND CONNECTION AMONG VETERANS. OPCONNECT PROVIDES EVENTS, MEETUPS, ACTIVITIES, ONLINE COMMUNICATION, AND PARTNER ENGAGEMENT TO GIVE VETERANS A CHANCE TO BECOME A PART OF A STRONGER, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PEERS. 3,845 VETERANS WERE REACHED WITH OUTREACH SERVICES DURING 917 ENGAGEMENTS.

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

  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 December 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 1996.

    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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