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About Foundation Group

At Foundation Group, we focus on just one goal:
Helping nonprofits thrive!

Our expertise in 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation, bookkeeping, plus state and federal tax and compliance filings helps nonprofit leaders make better decisions, reduce risk, and grow their organizations.

30
Years in Business
100+
Nonprofit Experts
50000+
Clients Served
#1
Most Trusted Professional Services Firm for Nonprofits
Our History

Foundation Group’s story began in 1995 in Nashville, Tennessee, when Greg McRay founded the company with a simple mission: make the nonprofit journey clearer, easier, and done right. From the start, the focus was on helping purpose-driven organizations build strong foundations—so they could spend less time untangling paperwork and more time changing lives.

Year after year, Foundation Group grew alongside the sector it serves, earning the trust of thousands of nonprofits across the country. What started as a small team became a steady, expanding resource for organizations navigating every stage of the lifecycle—from formation and tax-exemption to ongoing compliance and dependable bookkeeping. The work has always been the same at its core: bring expert guidance, practical solutions, and a calm hand to complex requirements.

In November 2025, Foundation Group took its next major step forward by joining forces with BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions, based in Winter Park, Florida. This partnership was built on shared values, similar service mix, and a common belief that nonprofits deserve both high-touch support and modern, scalable services. As of January 2026, the two organizations have fully merged into one company, creating an even stronger platform to support the nonprofit community.

Today, that combined team includes more than 100 professionals who have served over 50,000 nonprofit clients across the past 30 years. It’s a milestone worth celebrating—but more importantly, it’s a promise: to keep evolving, keep improving, and keep showing up for the organizations doing the work that matters most.

2X Inc. 5000!
Foundation Group has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America for 2023 and 2024 by Inc. 5000!
Our Mission

“Inspiring and Empowering Nonprofit Success”

Our Core Commitments

To develop and provide essential knowledge, resources, and professional services unique to the needs of the nonprofit community

To provide our clients a path to achieve their dream and their mission through establishing a firm foundation, and adhering to the principles of transparency, compliance, and best practices

To work toward the long-term growth and success of our clients, our company, and our team members

To encourage and honor the timeless principles of charity

Our Team

We’re incredibly proud of our career professionals who bring the “A” game, everyday, to the benefit and success of our clients.  Unlike a lot of companies, we don’t sub-out our work to a network of independent contractors.  Our team is right here in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee:  real people, doing great work, for amazing organizations.

Get to know us…our mission is your success!

Executive Team

Chris Farris

Chief Operating Officer

Kerry Bural

Chief Brand Officer

Directors

Charles Reasonover

Director of Marketing

Dee Hollinger

Director of Process Implementation & Optimization
Shannon Evans

Shannon Evans, EA, MBA

Director of Client & Community Care

Susan Garrison

Director of Bookkeeping Services

Nonprofit Formation

Aaron Burcham, EA

Formation Services Manager

Angee Bruce

Client Support Manager - Formation

Juliette Vincent

Senior Writer / Workflow Coordinator

Lauren “Ren” Henderson, EA

Senior Exemption Specialist

Linnea Hopkins Mace, EA

Senior Exemption Specialist / IRS Liaison

Lori Gray

Document Specialist

Marcie Timmerman

Writer / Nonprofit Formation Specialist

Memory Strong

Senior Exemption Specialist

Pam Bolick

Senior Exemption Specialist

Sara LaChance

Senior Exemption Specialist

Compliance Services

Andrew Payne, EA

Compliance Services Manager

Anna Cesnik

Compliance Specialist

Caroline McRay

Compliance Support Specialist

Chanda Greenwood

Senior Compliance Specialist

Ezra Henderson

Compliance Specialist

Heather Young

Client Support Manager - Compliance

Madi Robinson

Compliance Specialist

Makenzie Turner

Senior Compliance Specialist

Shelby Lash

Compliance Specialist

Bookkeeping Services

Amanda McCaleb

Senior Bookkeeper
Andrew Pizzello, CPA
Diane LeFevre

Diane LeFevre

Bookkeeper

Donna Scoville

Bookkeeper

Elisabeth Payne

Bookkeeper
Gary Ventola

Gary Ventola

Bookkeeper
Jessica Hein, Bookkeeper

Jessica Hein

Senior Bookkeeper

Jodee Talley

Bookkeeper
Kelly Stewart

Kelly Stewart

Bookkeeper

Lisa Vaughan

Bookkeeping Manager

Nancy Martinez

Bookkeeper

Natalie Powell

Bookkeeper

Pam Gregory

Bookkeeper/Coordinator

Sales Team

Brenda Bourgeois

Sales Advisor

Chaz Duffy

Sales Development Representative

Cheri Wessels

Sales Administrative Assistant

Jim Powell

Sales Advisor

Nicholas Goss

Sales Advisor

Marketing Team

Jon Fleet

Marketing Specialist

Ryan Daniel

Marketing Specialist

Client Care

Jake Van Ekelenburg

Client Concierge
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