TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY
ANTIOCH, TN
Mission
The mission of Tennessee Nature Academy is to cultivate happy and healthy young people who are knowledgeable about the world, passionate about the outdoors, and motivated to do good work.Tennessee Nature Academy is a free nature-based public charter school in the Antioch-Cane Ridge community. The organization will serve students and families in grades 5-12, beginning with a founding 5th and 6th grade class in the 2023-2024 school year. The research-based model uses nature-based learning and play to support students' academic success, build students' social and community connections, and promote students' well-being.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY
$1.4M in foundation grants on record from 8 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $501K | 1 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund | $360K | 4 |
| City Fund | $345K | 4 |
| 50can | $93K | 1 |
| Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust C/O Blair J Wilson | $50K | 4 |
| Local Initiatives Support | $25K | 1 |
| Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education | $25K | 1 |
| Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation | $9K | 3 |
Leadership
Roy Renfro — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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