Tennessee Nurses Foundation General Information Contact Information nprofit Tennessee Nurses Foundation Address 545 Mainstream Drive, #405 Nashville, TN 37228 1296 Phone (615) 254-0350 Fax 615 254-0303 Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Email tnf@tnaonline.org At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1982 1
Mission & Impact Statements Mission Promoting professional excellence in nursing. Background The Tennessee Nurses Foundation (TNF) is a nonprofit corporation formed by the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) in 1982 to provide a mechanism for supporting programs that meet special needs of members and other nurses in TN. The stated purposes approved by TNA s House of Delegates in October 1982 were to support research projects on nursing practice, support nursing education, and provide supportive services to individual nurses, including a program to support treatment and rehabilitation of nurses impaired by substance abuse. TNA s TN Nurse Peer Assistance Program (TNPAP) was moved from TNA to TNF in Feb. 1988.At this time, TNF, including TNPAP, was totally supported by contributions from nurses and a few hospitals. As the need for permanent funding for TNPAP grew, TNA proposed two bills to the Legislature in 1991 to fund peer assistance programs with licensure fees. One bill specifically authorized the Board of Nursing to fund TNF s program, and the other bill authorized any health regulatory board to fund a nonprofit association or foundation program for impaired professionals. The broader bill was most favored and passed the House in 1991, but stalled in the Senate Rules Committee. Attention to the Senate bill was planned for 1992 and was passed during the 1992 Legislative session. It was signed into law by Governor Ned McWherter on March 12 and became effective July 1, 1992.Today, TNPAP has been renamed. It is called the TN Professional Assistance Program (TNPAP) and is not only a monitoring program for nurses, but also serves many other health related groups. This program is completely funded through a grant from the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the other health related groups it serves. Tax deductible donations, through individuals and organizations, gives TNF the opportunity to promote the professional image of nursing, support nursing education, facilitate leadership development, encourage nursing research and support professional health and wellness. Impact The Tennessee Nurses Foundation s goals are to promote the professional image of nursing, support nursing education, facilitate leadership development, encourage nursing research, and support professional health and wellness. Major initiatives include the following: partnering with other organizations to accurately portray the professionalism of nursing and to promote a positive image of the profession; supporting the education of nurses who are members of the Tennessee Nurses Association by providing scholarships for those nurses seeking higher education; providing grants to registered nurses engaging in scientific and other research projects focusing on nursing practice; providing scholarship opportunities for members to participate in a variety of leadership development programs, including the Leadership Institute for Nursing Excellence, to prepare nurses for an enhanced role in nursing and community involvement; and, through the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TnPAP), providing advocacy, referral, and monitoring services for chemically dependent, psychologically or physically impaired health care professionals who are licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee and for students in health professional programs. During FY 2013-2014, 389 individuals were enrolled in the monitoring program. The Tennessee Nurses Foundation has a very successful Tennessee specialty license plate, "Nurses Change Lives." Funds received through the license plate program has allowed the foundation to award several scholarships and grants to Registered Nurses across the state. Visit www.tnaonline.org for details. Click on the Tennessee Nurses Foundation link. Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer To Donate: please visit www.tnaonline.org and click the Tennessee Nurses Foundation link on the home page. You may also mail in a check, and donations are also accepted by calling TNF at 615-254-0350. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Health Care / Nursing Secondary Organization Category Education / Scholarships & Student Financial Aid 2
Tertiary Organization Category Public & Societal Benefit / Leadership Development Areas of Service Areas Served TN CEO Statement As the role of nursing grows and transforms, it is imperative that nurses have opportunities for leadership development, experiences to expand their knowledge and new tools for effective practice. The Foundation seeks to provide those opportunities, by promoting research, facilitating community and national leadership experiences, providing scholarships, and developing programs focused on nursing excellence. Advocacy for those in the profession who are chemically, psychologically, or physically impaired is provided by TNPAP and has been a valuable resource for hundreds of nurses. other such service is available in Tennessee. Supporting TNF is a way for nurses and others to give back to nursing in a way that will positively impact the profession now and in the future. 3
Programs Programs Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TNPAP) Description Category Population Served Provides advocacy, referral, and monitoring services for chemically dependent, psychologically or physically impaired health care professionals, who are licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee; and for students in health professional programs. Health Care Medical Case Management Substance Abusers (Drug/Alcohol Abusers), Adults, Leadership Nursing Program Description Population Served Provides scholarship opportunities for members of the TN Nurses Association to participate in a variety of leadership development programs, including the Leadership Institute for Nursing Excellence, to prepare nurses for an enhanced role in nursing and community involvement. In addition, scholarships for nursing students to attend the TNA and ANA Annual Convention/House of Delegates may be provided. Other Named Groups, Adults, Arthur Davis LPN to RN Scholarship Program Description Population Served The Arthur Davis LPN to RN Scholarship is an educational scholarship for eligible licensed practical nurses in the State of Tennessee. The scholarship is awarded once a year in the amount of $1,000 and is intended to support further nursing academic achievement for licensed practical nurses in an accredited LPN to RN program in the State of Tennessee. The number of scholarships will be determined by the estimated need/qualifications of the individual applicants and the amount of funds available. Other Named Groups, Adults, RN to BSN Scholarship Program Description Population Served The TNF RN to BSN Scholarship is an educational scholarship for eligible Registered Nurses, who are members of the Tennessee Nurses Association, and who are continuing their education to attain a BSN. This scholarship is provided through TNF s fundraising programs and contributions to the fund are tax deductible. The scholarship is awarded once a year in the amount of $1,000. Other Named Groups, Adults, Nursing Research Grants Description Population Served Provides grants to registered nurses engaging in scientific and other research projects focusing on nursing practice. Other Named Groups, Adults, 4
Governance Board Chair Board Chair Ms. Janice F. Harris MSN,RN Company Affiliation Middle TN State University Term July 2012 to June 2016 Email harris1003@bellsouth.net Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Sharon P. Chapman MSN,RN,APN-CNS Ms. Donna Copenhaver EdD, MSN, RN Ms. Doris Davenport DSN, RN, PNP Ms. Mary Bess Griffith MSN, RN, CS-FNP Ms. Amy Hamlin PhD,MSN,FNP- BC,APN Ms Janice F. Harris MSN, RN Tennessee Wesleyan College Belmont University Austin Peay State University Bethel University Austin Peay State University Middle Tennessee State University Mr. Bill Jolley TN Hospital Association Ms Sue MacArthur RN-BC, Ed D, MSN, FNP Ms. Sandra Marklin MSN, RN, PhD Mr. Phillip Moore MSN, RN, FNP- BC Ms. Sandy Murabito Ed.D,MSN, RN Maury Regional Medical Center Tennessee State University Belmont University Ms. Tommie L. rris DNS,RN Univ Of TN Health Science Center Ms. Dara K. Rogers RN,BSN,OCN Middle TN Medical Center Ms. Frances "Billie" Sills MSN, APN, CLNC, RN Ms. Karen L. Starr MSN,RN,APRN,BC Ms. Haley Vance DNP,APN, PNP- AC East Tennessee State University Vanderbilt University Medical Center Vanderbilt University Medical Center Exofficio Ms. Sue S. Willoughby BSN,RN Saint Thomas Hospital Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 17 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 5
Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 2 Female 15 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 2 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 98% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 25% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 Standing Committees Development / Fund Raising Executive Finance Operations Risk Management Provisions Commercial General Insurance Directors & Officers Policy 6
Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Ms. Sharon Adkins MSN,RN Term Start July 2006 Email sadkins@tnaonline.org Former CEOs Name Term Ms. Deanna Menesses Apr 2004 - Mar 2006 Staff Full Time Staff 1 Part Time Staff 1 Volunteers 0 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 100% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? Under Development In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Yes Does the organization have a ndiscrimination Policy? Yes Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? Senior Staff Mr. Mike Harkreader MS,RN,CS Title Executive Director Experience/Biography 7
Ms Kathy A Denton Title TNF Program Director Experience/Biography Foundation Comments The TN Nurses Foundation is an arm of the TN Nurses Association of which Sharon Adkins is the Executive Director. 8
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July 01 2015 Fiscal Year End June 30 2016 Projected Revenue $819,574.00 Projected Expenses $832,574.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Policy N/A Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $762,911 $747,732 $737,398 Total Expenses $797,719 $750,105 $753,602 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $663,636 $649,593 $659,013 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $663,636 $649,593 $659,013 Individual Contributions $16,234 $9,195 $10,779 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $75,875 $95,460 $65,917 Investment Income, Net of Losses $6,318 $3,699 $2,721 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $848 $795 $0 9
Expense Allocation Program Expense $682,221 $672,496 $716,837 Administration Expense $115,498 $77,619 $36,765 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.96 1.00 0.98 Program Expense/Total Expenses 86% 90% 95% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $395,473 $439,321 $423,022 Current Assets $367,449 $413,596 $405,948 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $28,066 $26,919 $27,752 Total Net Assets $367,407 $402,402 $395,270 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 13.09 15.36 14.63 Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Government Grants $663,636 Government Gifts Government Grants and Grants $649,593 $659,013 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Program Revenue Program Service Program Service Amount $75,875 Revenue $95,460 Revenue $65,917 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions, Gifts & Grants $16,234 Individual Contributions $9,195 Contributions, Gifts, and Grants $10,779 Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? Campaign Purpose Hold: This campaign is on hold for 2010. To purchase a building to house both the TN Nurses Association and the TN Nurses Foundation. This building will be the beacon for nursing excellence in TN and a visible presence in the healthcare community. Capital Campaign Goal $2,000,000.00 Campaign Start and End Dates Oct 2006 to Oct 2010 Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $152,611.00 as of May 2010 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires Dec 2016 Registration 0 10
GivingMatters.com Financial Comments Financial figures are taken from the 990.Foundation and corporation grants may be included with Individual Contributions.*Please note that the government contributions go to the TnPAP program and not directly to the TN Nurses Foundation.* Financial documents completed by Bellenfant & Miles, PLLC. Comments provided by Kathryn Bennett 4/29/16. Created 04.11.2019. Copyright 2019 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 11