WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA

EIN: 465020109 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$216,100
Total Expenses
$267,707
Total Assets
$618,817
Net Assets
$612,624
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
STEFANIE CROWE
Phone
9043588721
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $216K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $268K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OUR REGION BY DRIVING SOCIAL CHANGE, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, EMPOWERED PHILANTHROPY, COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $62,084

GRANT MAKING: THE WOMEN'S FUND'S COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPY ARM, THE NIGHTINGALE NETWORK, AWARDED $10,000 TO A STEP AHEAD CHATTANOOGA. A STEP AHEAD SEEKS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CONTRACEPTION THROUGH...

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GRANT MAKING: THE WOMEN'S FUND'S COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPY ARM, THE NIGHTINGALE NETWORK, AWARDED $10,000 TO A STEP AHEAD CHATTANOOGA. A STEP AHEAD SEEKS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CONTRACEPTION THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL. THEY WILL USE THE GRANT TO EXPAND THEIR SPANISH APPOINTMENT LINE, ENSURING EQUITABLE AND CONTINUED ACCESS TO FREE BIRTH CONTROL. WE ALSO GRANTED $3,626 EACH TO BELOVED WOMAN AND YOUNG LADIES OF POWER TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSIONS. THE HEARD ALSO RECEIVED A $500 GRANT.

Program 2
Expenses: $43,921

COLLABORATION: CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE TO ELIMINATE THE BARRIERS TO WOMEN AND GIRLS. PARTNERS INCLUDE AWAKE TENNESSEE; CHATTANOOGA MAYOR'S COUNCIL FOR WOMEN; A STEP AHEAD...

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COLLABORATION: CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE TO ELIMINATE THE BARRIERS TO WOMEN AND GIRLS. PARTNERS INCLUDE AWAKE TENNESSEE; CHATTANOOGA MAYOR'S COUNCIL FOR WOMEN; A STEP AHEAD CHATTANOOGA; PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS; CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER; HEALTHY AND FREE TENNESSEE; AND A BETTER BALANCE. WE CONTINUED THE WORK OF THE TENNESSEE WOMEN'S FUND ALLIANCE AND COORDINATED OUR 2ND BOLD AND BRAVE DAY ON THE HILL.

Program 3
Expenses: $60,664

ADVOCACY: THE WOMEN'S FUND RESEARCHES ISSUES, WRITES LEGISLATION AND SUPPORTS LEGISLATION, FOLLOWS THE LEGISLATIVE WORK OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CREATES A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY LIST, AND ISSUES CALLS...

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ADVOCACY: THE WOMEN'S FUND RESEARCHES ISSUES, WRITES LEGISLATION AND SUPPORTS LEGISLATION, FOLLOWS THE LEGISLATIVE WORK OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CREATES A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY LIST, AND ISSUES CALLS TO ACTION ON BILLS. THIS YEAR, WE CONTINUED OUR WORK TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN TENNESSEE. ELEVEN BILLS ON OUR PRIORITY LIST PASSED, AND WE HELD OFF CHALLENGES TO PAST GAINS AND A NUMBER OF EFFOTS THAT WOULD HAVE ULTIMATELY HARMED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE SAW SUCCESSES WITH IMPORTANT PIECES OF LEGISLATION SUCH AS THE ABILITY FOR CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND THE ABILITY TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SAFE BABY COURTS IN THE STATE, AND WE SUPPORTED THE CREATION OF A SAFE BABY COURT IN HAMILTON COUNTY. WE HELD OUR 2ND BOLD AND BRAVE DAY ON THE HILL IN NASHIVILLE, BRINGING WOMEN FROM OUR AREA AS WELL AS OTHER AREAS IN THE STATE TO NASHVILLE TO ENGAGE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, MEET LEGISLATORS, AND LEARN ABOUT WOMEN'S FUNDS IN TENNESSEE AS WELL AS OTHER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE. WE ALSO CONDUCTED AN ANNUAL PERIOD PRODUCT DRIVE TO STOCK THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS CARE CLOSETS AT SCHOOLS ACROSS THE DISTRICT AS PART OF OUR PERIOD POVERTY AWARENESS WORK.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $159,739
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,588
Other Revenue $41,773
TOTAL REVENUE $216,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,752
Salaries & Benefits $196,422
Fundraising Expenses $29,155
Program Expenses $166,669
Other Expenses $53,533
TOTAL EXPENSES $267,707

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $216,100 $241,775 -0.1%
Expenses $267,707 $275,691 0.0%
Net Income $-51,607 $-33,916 +0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
35

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
5
$87,604
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEFANIE CROWE BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHAEL SAUCEMAN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY MARTIN SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ WILSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX FOOTE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOPHIE MOORE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA MORGAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE PATTERSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATY SPURLOCK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY WAGNON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE WATSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAKASHA WINTON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY SHEKARI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$79,688 $7,916 $87,604
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $216,100 $267,707 $618,817 $-51,607
2023 $241,775 $275,691 $639,983 $-33,916
2022 $504,644 $328,486 $651,236 $176,158
2021 $285,527 $273,015 $511,251 $12,512
2020 $206,028 $229,225 $515,964 $-23,197
2019 $194,133 $250,580 $511,207 $-56,447
2018 $224,634 $193,898 $568,549 $30,736
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