Tennessee Higher Education Initiative
NASHVILLE, TN · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Tennessee Higher Education Initiative has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION INITIATIVE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DISRUPTS SYSTEMS OF HARM AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTONOMY AND SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY WITH AND FOR JUSTICE IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Tennessee Higher Education Initiative
$4.6M in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions | $2.7M | 3 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Laughing Gull Foundation | $498K | 11 |
| Schooner Foundation C/O Schooner Capital | $148K | 3 |
| American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust | $95K | 4 |
| Joe C Davis Foundation | $45K | 1 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | $38K | 2 |
| Vanderbilt University | $15K | 1 |
| Bob Barker Foundation | $10K | 1 |
| Fishel Family Foundation | $6K | 3 |
Leadership
LAURA FERGUSON-MIMMS — EXECUTIVE DIREC (Principal officer)
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