Rooftop Nashville

What Rooftop Nashville does

Rooftop Nashville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (federal tax ID 20-4970385, chartered in Tennessee) founded in 2006 as Rooftop Foundation by Bill and Fletch Coke following a community incident at Christ Church Cathedral. The organization provides temporary rent, mortgage, and deposit assistance to cost-burdened Davidson County, Tennessee residents facing housing instability due to one-time hardship events such as job loss, medical issues, or natural disasters. It operates three core products—Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, and Deposit Assistance—plus the Rooftop Film Festival as a fundraising/awareness sub-brand. Since inception, Rooftop has supported over 12,653 clients and distributed more than $6.9 million in direct assistance, with 85% of clients remaining housed 12 months after receiving aid. In 2026, the organization reports stabilizing 369+ households, helping 838+ Nashvillians, and providing over $663,000 in assistance.

The technology stack is a basic online application platform with case management functionality for reviewing applications, conducting phone interviews, and processing documentation—no proprietary features are disclosed. The business model is donation-driven: the organization suggests tiers of $25, $50, $200, $500 or custom amounts, with options for one-time, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual giving and an optional 3% processing fee coverage. Distribution combines a self-serve online portal (open Mondays 8am through Wednesdays 5pm), phone intake, and a physical drop box at Nashville First Baptist Church. The customer base is exclusively individual Davidson County residents; go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with referral support from 56 faith-based congregational partners and participation in the Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program with Legal Aid Society, Nashville Hispanic Bar Association, Nashville Conflict Resolution Center, and American Muslim Advisory Council.

Name

Rooftop Nashville

Legal name

Rooftop Nashville

Website

https://rooftopnashville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rooftop Nashville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 that provides temporary rent, mortgage, and deposit assistance to cost-burdened Davidson County residents facing housing instability, funded entirely through donations and a 56-congregation partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Housing Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Housing Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention & Loss Mitigation Programs (FSALAKAM), Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI)

Keywords

• Housing assistance programs
• Emergency rent assistance
• Mortgage payment help
• Security deposit grants
• Nonprofit housing services

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. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Rooftop Nashville generates revenue entirely through charitable donations from individuals, congregations, and community partners. The organization offers one-time, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual donation options at suggested amounts of $25, $50, $200, and $500, with the option for custom amounts. The organization has distributed over $6.9 million in assistance since 2006.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rooftop Nashville provides direct, temporary financial assistance grants to Davidson County, TN residents facing housing instability. The organization disburses funds directly to landlords or mortgage lenders for rent assistance, mortgage assistance, and security deposits to prevent eviction or foreclosure. Services are delivered at no cost to eligible applicants who document a recent one-time hardship and sustainable income.

Product overview

Rooftop Nashville is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a single integrated housing stability program focused on temporary rent, mortgage, and deposit assistance. The core service consists of three interconnected assistance programs (Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Deposit Assistance) that work together to prevent evictions and foreclosures in Davidson County. The organization also operates the Rooftop Film Festival as a fundraising and awareness vehicle. Applications are processed online with phone interviews and caseworker review, with funds disbursed directly to landlords or mortgage lenders upon approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rent Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of clients either continue living in their homes or transition to affordable housing 12 months after receiving assistance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 56 Congregational PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partners including Brentwood United Methodist Church, Brookmeade Congregational Church, Christ Church Cathedral, First Baptist Capitol Hill, First Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Hillsboro Presbyterian Church, Immanuel Baptist Church, Nashville First Baptist Church, West End United Methodist Church, and others. These partners refer community members in need, provide volunteer support, and contribute financially.
• Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the CumberlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program providing free legal services and education to low-income households facing eviction in Nashville. Legal Aid provides legal advice, representation, and tenant education.
• Nashville Hispanic Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program providing free legal services to low-income households facing eviction. Serves Spanish-speaking community members regardless of citizenship status.
• Nashville Conflict Resolution CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program providing mediation services between tenants and landlords to resolve disputes outside of court.
• American Muslim Advisory CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program providing tenant education and outreach to Muslim community members facing eviction.
• Community Assistance Network (CAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network connecting Nashville residents to free, personalized assistance to improve financial security. Rooftop collaborates with CAN to provide comprehensive support services.
• Nashville First Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides donated office space for Rooftop Nashville administration offices since 2017. Also serves as a congregational partner referring community members.
• Metro Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial partnership (2006-2015) where Metro Social Services screened applicants, providing a central clearinghouse for client referrals from member congregations.
• Nashville VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization activated during disasters. Rooftop participates in Nashville VOAD for disaster response including the 2010 flood, 2020 tornado, COVID-19 pandemic, and Winter Storm Fern.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Tennessee: Regional faith-based social services organization offering emergency rent and utility assistance, immigration services, and case management. Comparable faith-rooted nonprofit model and housing stabilization services.
• Urban Housing Solutions: Nashville-based nonprofit providing affordable and supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Directly comparable mission and Davidson County service area, with a deeper transitional housing focus.
• Martha O'Bryan Center: Nashville-based anti-poverty nonprofit offering crisis assistance (including rent/utilities), family services, and youth programming. Comparable case-management-driven model serving cost-burdened East Nashville residents.
• Community Action Network (CAN) Nashville: Nashville collaborative network that connects residents to free, personalized financial security assistance. Rooftop is an explicit partner inside CAN, making it a directly comparable referral-and-assistance hub serving the same clients.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Nashville emergency shelter and recovery services provider for individuals facing homelessness. Comparable Davidson County footprint and emergency housing stability mission, with broader residential programming.
• Salvation Army Nashville Area Command: Provides rent/utility assistance and emergency shelter in Davidson County, drawing on a faith-based donation model similar to Rooftop's congregational approach. Comparable client population and direct-to-consumer service delivery.

Others

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization focused on affordable housing policy and funding. Not a direct service peer, but provides the federal policy and funding framework that underpins organizations like Rooftop.

Regional players

• The Contributor (Street Newspaper / community support network): Nashville-based nonprofit addressing homelessness through street-level support and economic empowerment. Comparable Davidson County footprint and mission overlap with Rooftop's housing-insecure clientele, though different service modality.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA): Nashville's public housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers and public housing. Comparable affordable-housing mission in Davidson County but operates as a government agency rather than a faith-based nonprofit.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville: Larger-scale nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership in Davidson County. Comparable housing-stability mission, but operates through build/buy/repair rather than emergency rent assistance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RooftopNash
• Facebookfacebook.com/RooftopNashville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rooftop-nashville

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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