THE CHATTERY

EIN: 473709953 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$286,494
Total Expenses
$270,627
Total Assets
$15,335
Net Assets
$-2,100
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
TN
Phone
4235212643
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CHATTERY, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $286K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $271K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Classes & Events dedicated to Adult Education: The Chattery provides fun affordable and accessible learning experiences for adults throughout Chattanooga TN.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $142,462
Program Service Revenue $134,536
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $9,496
TOTAL REVENUE $286,494

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $97,169
Fundraising Expenses $11,188
Program Expenses $244,447
Other Expenses $173,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $270,627

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $286,494 $256,952 +0.1%
Expenses $270,627 $285,894 -0.1%
Net Income $15,867 $-28,942 -1.5%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
2
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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
2
$90,000
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marie King President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Chelsea O'Shields Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Chandra Ward Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Jelks Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Varnell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erika Roberts Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Natalie Blanton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Marquez Berestecky Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosimar Nieves Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sal Corbin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawanda Mason Creative Director 40.00
Key Emp Highest
$45,000 $0 $45,000
Jennifer Holder Operations Director 40.00
Key Emp Highest
$45,000 $0 $45,000
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 $286,494 $270,627 $15,335 $15,867
2022 $256,952 $285,894 $10,670 $-28,942
2022 $256,952 $285,894 $10,670 $-28,942
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