MARK MAKING

EIN: 262959326 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chattanooga, TN

Total Revenue
$261,948
Total Expenses
$183,939
Total Assets
$473,568
Net Assets
$471,308
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Frances McDonald
Phone
4236055257
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MARK MAKING, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $262K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $78K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

Mark Making serves and transforms communities through creative art making that empowers individuals, with a focus on the underserved.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $96,761 Revenue: $150,000

Scenic City Angel sponsored youth basketball, football and cheerleading teams that competed on a national level. We had a lawn care service run by our coach, employing 10-12 people each week...

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Scenic City Angel sponsored youth basketball, football and cheerleading teams that competed on a national level. We had a lawn care service run by our coach, employing 10-12 people each week throughout the year. We had programs for kindergarten through high school aged students volunteering in the community and serving seniors. SCA sponsored educational programs working on resumes and college applications for high school students. SCA supported emergency assistance for families through the Eviction Prevention Initiative with Habitat for Humanity. We helped Momentum help a single student mom with rent assistance. SCA also purchased bus passes and Y memberships for AIM members.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,041 Revenue: $3,000

History Adventures hosts lessons and activities in schools, libraries, and in the community, with social studies-based content that connects pivotal periods in American history with landmarks...

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History Adventures hosts lessons and activities in schools, libraries, and in the community, with social studies-based content that connects pivotal periods in American history with landmarks, lessons, and people from Chattanooga's history. Community partnerships with organizations like National Park Partners, RISE Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Historical Society support increases in reach and audiences. Lessons and content are aligned with social studies curriculum and standards, with local landmarks students can recognize. A multi-media approach supports the "three touch" theory to increase retention and support success in school.

Program 3
Expenses: $32,221 Revenue: $0

Performing Arts -The Performing Arts Department's work consists of collecting and performing oral histories of individuals from group homes, detention centers, senior citizens and students. Poetic...

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Performing Arts -The Performing Arts Department's work consists of collecting and performing oral histories of individuals from group homes, detention centers, senior citizens and students. Poetic monologues based on their stories are written and performed to live audiences at various locations in Chattanooga. These events often include a visual arts exhibit of the individuals' work. Four of the "UnMasking" series have been completed in partnership with Tennessee Arts Commission Poet of 2022 Peggy Douglas, McNabb Center group homes, University of Chattanooga and Barking Legs Theater.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $76,044
Program Service Revenue $153,000
Investment Income $32,904
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $261,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $158,040
Other Expenses $183,939
TOTAL EXPENSES $183,939

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $261,948 $192,539 +0.4%
Expenses $183,939 $312,783 -0.4%
Net Income $78,009 $-120,244 -1.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Martin Gadd Board Chair 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Kay Sanford Hutcheson Board Secretary & Treasurer 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Frances McDonald Executive Director 40
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $261,948 $183,939 $473,568 $78,009
2021 $287,661 $196,789 $515,804 $90,872
2019 $205,743 $230,572 $332,573 $-24,829
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