Program areas at Chalmers Center for Economic Development
Foundational Principles and Innovation - Through books, online courses, speaking engagements, and the Ambassadors program, the Chalmers framework equips churches, Christian nonprofits, and individual Christians to understand and address the root causes of material poverty. Through Innovation, Christian leaders are equipped to develop poverty alleviation ministry that foster real change.
Faith and Finances and Work Life: Developing curriculum in financial education, individual development accounts, and job preparedness for local churches and Christian noprofits, equipping them to impact low-income populations. Including the development and deployment of online curriculum for these courses.
West Africa Program and International Program: Training local leaders in economic development strategies in West African countries and beyond, specifically savings-led microfinance groups in local churches; developing of materials for use by high impact partners and denominational leaders.
Who funds Chalmers Center for Economic Development
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Chalmers Center for Economic Development
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Coy Buckley | President and Chief Executive Officer | | 2024-10-01 |
| Kevin O'Neal | Chief Operating Officer | $49,192 | 2023-06-30 |
| Abigail Sebesta | Vice President of Products and Strategic Initiatives | | 2024-10-01 |
| Michael Briggs | Chief Development Officer | $115,637 | 2024-10-01 |
| Adam Duguay | Vice President of Marketing | | 2024-10-01 |
| ...and 19 more key personnel |
Financials for Chalmers Center for Economic Development
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,310,766 | $2,178,654 | 6.1% |
| Program services | $318,425 | $333,102 | -4.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $29,772 | $27,985 | 6.4% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $298 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $2,658,963 | $2,540,039 | 4.7% |
Organizations like Chalmers Center for Economic Development
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Economic Liberties Project | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $3,923,681 |
| Common Future (BALLE) | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $5,307,221 |
| Center for Economic Democracy | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $4,944,735 |
| Regional Plan Association | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $6,265,077 |
| Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA) | 501(c)(3) | Lyons, NE | $7,387,243 |
| Asha Partners | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $1,137,988 |
| Partners Worldwide | 501(c)(3) | Grand Rapids, MI | $5,847,810 |
| Agros | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $3,667,303 |
| Memphis Brand Office | 501(c)(3) | Memphis, TN | $1,746,546 |
| Center for Houston's Future (CHF) | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $1,844,250 |
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementForeign affairsInternational developmentEconomic development
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 507 Mcfarland Rd B
- Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
- Metro area
- Chattanooga, TN-GA
- County
- Walker County, GA
- Website URL
- chalmers.org/Â
- Phone
- (706) 956-4119
- Facebook page
- ChalmersCenterÂ
- Twitter profile
- @chalmerscenterÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-2341083
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S30: Economic Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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