BEACON CENTER OF TENNESSEE
NASHVILLE, TN · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
THE BEACON CENTER OF TENNESSEE IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT AND NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CONCERNED CITIZENS, THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC LEADERS WITH EXPERT EMPIRICAL RESEARCH AND TIMELY FREE MARKET POLICY SOLUTIONS TO PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN TENNESSEE. THE BEACON CENTER EMPOWERS TENNESSEANS TO RECLAIM CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, SO THAT THEY CAN FREELY PURSUE THEIR VERSION OF THE AMERICAN DREAM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BEACON CENTER OF TENNESSEE
$4.8M in foundation grants on record from 28 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation | $860K | 5 |
| State Policy Network | $758K | 3 |
| Donors Trust | $552K | 3 |
| Walton Family Foundation | $450K | 3 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $414K | 4 |
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation | $318K | 4 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $300K | 4 |
| Yarbrough Family Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | $180K | 3 |
| Thomas W Smith Foundation | $125K | 2 |
Leadership
JUSTIN OWEN — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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