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Judge Dinkins Educational Center

The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction …

Education Nashville, TN EIN: 863672871 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Judge Dinkins Educational Center

The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students may receive pay from either the sponsoring partner or the …

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students may receive pay from either the sponsoring partner or the Department of Labor. Students may stay at the JDEC until they have completed their pre-apprenticeship hours or have turned 18 and are able

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B30
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.3% of total expenses ($65,000 of $291,689).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Judge Dinkins Educational Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Judge Dinkins Educational Center draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Judge Dinkins Educational Center is a registered education nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 863672871. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $281K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Judge Dinkins Educational Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 863672871. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Judge Dinkins Educational Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Judge Dinkins Educational Center is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Judge Dinkins Educational Center has $281K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Judge Dinkins Educational Center is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $281K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Judge Dinkins Educational Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Judge Dinkins Educational Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students... Judge Dinkins Educational Center is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $281K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Judge Dinkins Educational Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Judge Dinkins Educational Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 863672871, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TI
Timothy F•••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Judge Dinkins Educational Center

What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center?
Judge Dinkins Educational Center is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Nashville, United States. The curriculum at the JDEC is structured in two phases. Phase one introduces students to a pre-construction curriculum, a soft skills curriculum, and personal well being. The pre-construction curriculum includes the OSHA 10 hour safety certification and the NCEERs Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. Accompanying this classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in a class for personal finance, counseling, possibly substance abuse, and Mike Rowes sweat curriculum. Phase one is approximately 16 weeks long.Phase two includes pre-apprenticeship training. During this phase, and through our partnerships in the construction management and sub-contracting industries, students will receive on-site training as well as 144 hours of classroom instruction. During this time, students may receive pay from either the sponsoring partner or the Department of Labor. Students may stay at the JDEC until they have completed their pre-apprenticeship hours or have turned 18 and are able to enter the workforce. If a student desires, he/she may stay at the JDEC until they turn 19. Upon completion of programs, a student will be prepared to enter into an apprenticeship in either electrical, plumbing, or welding.
When was Judge Dinkins Educational Center founded?
Judge Dinkins Educational Center was founded in 2022.
Who leads Judge Dinkins Educational Center?
Timothy Forbes serves as President & CEO.
Where is Judge Dinkins Educational Center located?
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, United States.
What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Judge Dinkins Educational Center trustworthy?
Judge Dinkins Educational Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 863672871.
What is Judge Dinkins Educational Center's website?
http://www.jdecnash.org