EIN 23-7032834

Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Chattanooga Chamber Foundation educates the community on public concerns to improve economic growth and employment opportunities. It develops civic and political leaders through an annual program, recognition events, and it plans and implements neighborhood initiatives for beautification, promotion, and education. Additionally, it supports chatt 2.0, a community-led movement that addresses education and workforce opportunities in Chattanooga, TN.
Total revenues
$5,902,246
2023
Total expenses
$5,527,535
2023
Total assets
$7,846,474
2023
Num. employees
53
2023

Program areas at Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

Leadership development-to ensure that Chattanooga area benefits from civic and political leadership. Sponsor annual leadership program to prepare existing leaders for community decision making, hold events to recognize business and community leaders and communicate with the business community on issues vital to leaders.
Facilities management-management of business incubator the bdc offers start-up businesses office or manufacturing space at below-market rental rates. Tenants have access to clerical support, fax machine, copier and postage machine.
Economic development-purpose is to attract new business and industry to the Chattanooga area, as well as encourage expansion in existing businesses.
Community improvement-planning, implementation and maintenance of neighborhood development initiatives, including beautification, promotion and education. It also includes chatt 2.0, which is a community-led movement to address education and workforce opportunities in hamilton county.

Who funds Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Benwood FoundationChattanooga 2.0 General Operating Support$280,000
Southern Company Gas Charitable FoundationSignature$125,000
The Generosity TrustIn Furtherance of Foundation's Purposes$120,250
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Charles WoodPresident and Chief Executive Officer$179,675
Yolonda HayslettVice President , Finance and Operations
Jeremy HendersonVice President , Marketing and Engagement
Ben CairnsVice President , Membership
Cathy HumbleCoordinator Ii , Public Policy
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,618,590
Program services$982,829
Investment income and dividends$10,961
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$163,273
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$126,593
Total revenues$5,902,246

Form 990s for Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-07-17990View PDF
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-04990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 28 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Mckenzie Foundation
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
811 Broad St Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
County
Hamilton County, TN
Website URL
chattanoogachamber.com/ 
Phone
(423) 756-2121
IRS details
EIN
23-7032834
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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