Tennessee Code Title 4. State Government § 4-3-2802

(A) Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51;

(B) Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)), as it may be amended from time to time;

(C) Is incorporated for purposes which are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities, and functions of Volunteer Tennessee as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor; and

(D) Provides equal opportunities and membership to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or any other constitutionally protected classification;