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Unique Entity Identifier

The Tennessee Educational Funding and Policy center is a validated institutional participant in the federal System for Award Management. Our Unique Entity Identifier is DSL4ZB7NABR9. This identifier serves as the primary record of our institutional validity for all federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. By maintaining this validated status, TNEFP ensures that all data-driven research and policy recommendations are backed by a transparent and accountable corporate structure.

Transparency & Governance

TNEFP is committed to the highest standards of financial and operational transparency. TNEFP adheres to the financial management standards set forth in 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) for federal awards.As a nonprofit research organization, we make the following documents available for public inspection:

Board of Directors:

  • Dr. Rajah E. Smart, President & Treasurer

  • Felicia M. Banks, Secretary 

  • Raven Lindsey, Officer

  • Jarvis Richardson, Officer

  • Amy Wassmann, Officer

TENNESSEE EDUCATIONAL FUNDING AND POLICY (TNEFP) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and Tennessee Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. TNEFP is a SAM.gov Registered Entity (UEI: DSL4ZB7NABR9) and an independent research institute eligible to serve as a Prime Recipient for federal assistance awards.

Contributions to TNEFP are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Registration and financial information may be obtained from the Tennessee Secretary of State by calling (615) 741-2555 or visiting the Secretary of State's website.

EIN: 41-4747896 | Charity (CO) Number: CO54645 | SOS Control Number: 002093423

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