RISE CHATTANOOGA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

shane Morrow

Phone

4236539434

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

RISE CHATTANOOGA, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $916K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 220% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $415K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of RISE Chattanooga is to provide an array of cultural arts programming to create new opportunities for creative experimentation and community empowerment in Chattanooga.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $23,167 Revenue: $3,888

The Green Room & Jazz Futures: Developed and launched two live music community initiatives that offers performance opportunities, professional development and paid performance stipends

Program 2

Expenses: $37,067 Revenue: $6,221

Ancestral Roots Sculpture Project: Launched in 2023 and now in its second year, The project features three distinct outdoor public art sculptures by celebrated artists Isaac Duncan, Rontherin...

Ancestral Roots Sculpture Project: Launched in 2023 and now in its second year, The project features three distinct outdoor public art sculptures by celebrated artists Isaac Duncan, Rontherin Ratliff, and Rondell Crier, each offering a unique narrative and artistic perspective.

Program 3

Expenses: $32,433 Revenue: $5,443

Teaching Kitchen Project: This initiative has evolved into a community hub for programming that supports culinary arts and nutrition education, serving local youth and community groups.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $915,508

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $668

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $916,176

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $199,640

Other Expenses $501,604

TOTAL EXPENSES $501,604

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$916,176	$286,131	+2.2%
Expenses	$501,604	$290,944	+0.7%
Net Income	$414,572	$-4,813	-87.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Yolanda Morton	President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Karitsa Jones	Vice President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Buddy Shirk	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vanessa Johnson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shawanna Kendrick	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christie Jackson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shane Morrow	Executive Director	40	Key Emp	$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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$916,176	$501,604	$757,612	$414,572
2023	$286,131	$290,944	$344,699	$-4,813
2022	$529,363	$664,878	$347,851	$-135,515
2021	$617,649	$229,761	$483,787	$387,888
2020	$251,268	$308,345	$95,899	$-57,077
2018	$231,460	$235,338	$60,365	$-3,878