510 Foundation

What 510 Foundation does

510 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee, as an extension of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene's outreach ministry. The foundation operates six core local ministries: Emmaus (weekly services serving nearly 200 unhoused individuals with meals, clothing, showers, and housing assistance); House2Home Nashville (furniture donation and delivery program operating with a warehouse and two box trucks, serving 1,520+ recipient households via 100+ social service agency partners); Adonai Arts Academy (affordable music, art, dance, and theatre training); Justice Circle Nashville (racial equity programming including the INSPIRE Youth Program, in partnership with ACT NOW Initiative and Metro Nashville Police Department); and School Partnerships (supporting four East Nashville elementary schools: Warner Arts Magnet, KIPP Kirkpatrick, Rosebanks, and Ida B. Wells). The foundation also maintains two international strategic partnerships and hosts quarterly Breaking Bread community dialogue events.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and non-proprietary — it uses a standard Church Center online donation portal, a content website (510foundation.org), and email/social media channels for outreach and donor engagement. There is no software product, platform, or AI component to the service delivery model; the foundation is fundamentally a direct-service, volunteer-driven community ministry organization.

The revenue model relies entirely on philanthropic contributions across four streams: individual donations (online and mail), corporate sponsorships (Moffitt Builders, Soundcheck Nashville, Thomas Constructors, Brown & Brown Insurance, RJ Young, TMPartners), grant funding, and a tiered community partner program ranging from $500 (Friends) to $25,000+ (Partners). Founding gifts from the estate of Frances and J.B. Elizer and sustained support from Cal Turner Jr. (former Dollar General owner) provided initial capitalization. All gifts are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status. The organization employs 51-100 staff and operates from its headquarters at 510 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, distributing services through direct community engagement, volunteer-led logistics, and partnerships with schools, social service agencies, and government bodies in the Davidson County region.

Name

510 Foundation

Legal name

510 Foundation

Website

https://510foundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

510 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Nashville-based non-profit operating six community ministries — including Emmaus (unhoused services), House2Home Nashville (furniture delivery), Adonai Arts Academy, Justice Circle Nashville, and School Partnerships — to serve East Nashville's unhoused, formerly homeless, students, and youth through donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Community ministry programs
• Faith-based nonprofit services
• Homeless support services
• Affordable arts education
• Social justice advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation relies on individual donations from supporters who contribute financially to support the organization's various ministries and community programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support at various sponsorship levels, including Moffitt Builders, Soundcheck Nashville, Thomas Constructors, Brown & Brown Insurance, RJ Young, and TMPartners.
3. Grant Funding: The foundation receives grant funding from organizations and legacy gift-givers to support faith-based, educational, and community development initiatives.
4. Community Partner Sponsorships: Community partners can contribute at tiered sponsorship levels ranging from Friends of 510 ($500) to Partners of 510 ($25,000+), with various recognition benefits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

510 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee that operates six local ministries and two international partnerships addressing poverty, personal development, and injustice. Its core ministries include Emmaus (weekly services for unhoused individuals), House2Home Nashville (furniture donation and delivery for formerly homeless families), Adonai Arts Academy (affordable arts training in music, art, dance, and theatre), Justice Circle Nashville (racial equity and social justice initiatives), and School Partnerships (educational support in four East Nashville schools).

Product overview

510 Foundation operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of community ministry programs focused on serving the Nashville area. The core offerings include Emmaus (homeless support services), House2Home Nashville (furniture donation and delivery for formerly homeless families), Adonai Arts Academy (affordable arts education in music, art, dance, and theatre), Justice Circle Nashville (racial equity and social justice initiatives), and School Partnerships (educational support for East Nashville schools). These programs work together to address poverty, personal development, and community transformation through both direct service delivery and collaborative partnerships with local organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emmaus A weekly ministry providing meals, clothing, showers, bus passes, and housing assistance to nearly 200 unhoused individuals every Sunday. Helps unhoused neighbors obtain birth certificates, identification, and housing applications.
• House2Home Nashville A furniture donation and delivery program that picks up gently used furniture and household items from donors and delivers them free of charge to formerly homeless families. Operates with a warehouse and two box trucks, partnering with 100+ social service agencies in Davidson County.
• Adonai Arts Academy An affordable artistic training program providing music, art, dance, and theatre lessons with a faith-based focus. Serves as both a training academy and a safe space for students to develop their artistic talents.
• Justice Circle Nashville A program strategically confronting racial inequities through collaborative justice in law enforcement, education, and healthcare. Includes the INSPIRE Youth Program designed to develop future leaders to confront social justice issues, and quarterly Breaking Bread events fostering community dialogue.
• School Partnerships

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 200 unhoused individuals weekly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Moffitt BuildersminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting 510 Foundation mission through financial contributions
• Soundcheck NashvilleminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting 510 Foundation mission through financial contributions
• Thomas ConstructorsminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting 510 Foundation mission through financial contributions
• Brown & Brown InsuranceminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting 510 Foundation mission through financial contributions
• RJ YoungminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting 510 Foundation mission through financial contributions
• TMPartnersminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting 510 Foundation mission through financial contributions
• Belmont UniversityminorOthersCommunity partner organization making it possible to reach thousands of lives every year
• CenterstoneminorOthersCommunity partner providing mental health and substance abuse services; listed as additional resource for Emmaus ministry
• Nashville Rescue MissionminorOthersCommunity partner providing shelter and services for homeless individuals
• Room in the InnminorOthersCommunity partner providing services to homeless individuals; listed as additional resource for Emmaus ministry
• The Salvation ArmyminorOthersCommunity partner providing social services; listed as additional resource for Emmaus ministry
• Metro Nashville Police DepartmentcoreOthersPartners with Justice Circle Nashville on multiple events annually, including the annual Faith & Blue event. Strong relationship ensures understanding and accountability remain pillars of community policing.
• Tennessee Housing Development AgencyminorOthersCommunity partner providing housing development resources
• Nashville Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCommunity partner supporting Nashville business community engagement
• Nashville First Church of the NazarenecoreOthersParent organization from which 510 Foundation was born in 2012 to expand outreach ministry. Provides foundational support and spiritual alignment.
• Warner Arts Magnet ElementarycoreOthersPrimary school partner receiving comprehensive support including teacher lunch programs, student resources, and partnership with Warner Exchange incentive program
• KIPP Kirkpatrick ElementarycoreOthersSchool partnership ministry engaging students and staff in East Nashville
• Rosebanks ElementarycoreOthersSchool partnership ministry engaging students and staff in East Nashville
• Ida B. Wells ElementarycoreOthersSchool partnership ministry engaging students and staff in East Nashville
• ACT NOWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT NOW Initiative helped Justice Circle Nashville with its founding structure and initial conception. Supported JCN through listening sessions with local police and community leaders, training sessions with local and national leaders, community organization strategies, and a highly impactful ACT NOW conference in Texas.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Room in the Inn: Nashville-based non-profit providing shelter and services for homeless individuals; directly comparable to 510 Foundation's Emmaus ministry and East Nashville service geography.
• Martha O'Bryan Center: Nashville anti-poverty non-profit providing education, youth development, and family services in East Nashville; comparable mission and geographic overlap with multiple 510 ministries.
• The Salvation Army Nashville Area Command: Faith-based social services organization operating in Nashville providing shelter, food, and rehabilitation; comparable broad community-services scope to 510 Foundation.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville: Nashville-based housing non-profit focused on affordable housing and home furnishings for low-income families; closely comparable to House2Home Nashville and the foundation's housing-placement outcomes.
• Conexión Américas: Nashville-based non-profit supporting immigrant and Latino community integration through education and family services; comparable neighborhood-based service model in Nashville.
• Siloam Health: Nashville faith-based non-profit providing healthcare and social services to underserved populations; comparable community-health-adjacent mission and East Nashville footprint.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Nashville faith-based non-profit offering shelter, meals, and recovery services to those experiencing homelessness and poverty; overlaps directly with Emmaus ministry.
• Project Return: Nashville non-profit providing reentry support and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals; comparable to Emmaus's housing-placement work and overall social services approach.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Tennessee: Larger, multi-program faith-based social services organization serving Tennessee; broader geographic reach and program scope than 510 Foundation but overlapping mission in serving vulnerable populations.

Others

• Belmont University Center for Social Entrepreneurship: Nashville-based partner institution with social-impact programming; listed as a 510 Foundation community partner and useful comparable for cross-sector collaboration in Nashville.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/510_Foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/510Foundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/510-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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