THE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

EIN 62-6077385 · Education (B84Z)

What they do

Purpose - The Purposes of The The Association Shall Be As Follows: Section 1. to Further The Interest of The University By Promoting Fellowship Among Alumni and for Advancing The Interest of The Institution and Alumni Support. Section 2. to Stimulate Activity Among Alumni and to Encourage Achievement In Their Fields So That They May Bring Honor to The Alma Mater. Section 3. to Stimulate Interest Among Prospective Students and to Obtain The Best Possible Candidates for Admission to The University. Section 4. to Develop and Maintain A Close Relationship With The University and Its Alumni.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $41.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

55.15%of revenue went to mission work41.5% of expenses · Program services

$132.88spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

77.73%of revenue went to management and office costs58.5% of expenses

$14.88in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

55.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $35,327 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $10,906 for DAPHANE SPIGHT (NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$107,444

Mission workProgram services$59,25655.15% of revenue41.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$83,51577.73% of revenue58.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$142,771132.88% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 41.5% mission · 58.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 132.88% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 71.0% mission · 26.9% management · 2.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 114.20% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 52.3% mission · 35.4% management · 12.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 46.37% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 9.8% mission · 90.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 46.21% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 27.6% mission · 68.7% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 128.74% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 47.6% mission · 47.8% management · 4.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.63% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 82.3% mission · 15.9% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.88% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 65.0% mission · 27.6% management · 7.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 63.44% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$107,444

Expenses$142,771

Annual shortfall $35,327 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$59,256 · 41.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$83,515 · 58.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$107,444

Expenses$142,771

Assets$2,124,059

Income$108,550

Contributions$59,393

Mission work (program services)$59,256

Grants given$21,205

Average grant$10,603

Management and general$83,515

Stocks and bonds$2,044,558

Accounting fees$6,592

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DAPHANE SPIGHTNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY · 10 hrs/week $10,906

JAEL HUNTADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT · 10 hrs/week $4,154

ADRIAN JONESNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY · 10 hrs/week $4,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

DAPHANE SPIGHTNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

JAEL HUNTADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ADRIAN JONESNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

CHARLES CLEMENTNATIONAL PROGRAM CHAIR

CHARLES GALBREATHIMMEDIATE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT

DEBBI HOWARDDIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

DELPHINE FORDNATIONAL TREASURER

DONNA MARSHNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

GEORGE MCKINNEYNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

KATRINA KERRNATIONAL PRESIDENT

SIDDEEQAH JOHNSONNATIONAL RECORDING SECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1968
Location: 3500 JOHN A MERRITT BLVD 1261, NASHVILLE, TN 37209-1500
County: Davidson
In care of: % EXECUTIVE SEC
Primary officer: Delphine Ford, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(615) 963-5883 Officer phone(205) 276-0289

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Education (B84Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes