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Chattanooga arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 186 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Chattanooga metro area. Combined, these Chattanooga metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 910 people, earn more than $72 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $206 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chattanooga

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
63
 
$25,319,727
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
36
 
$5,633,241
Historical societies and organizations
 
29
 
$1,369,960
Museums
 
21
 
$27,652,375
Music festival and event organizations
 
14
 
$1,642,756
History museums
 
9
 
$9,658,997
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
9
 
$4,328,542
Visual arts nonprofit organizations
 
8
 
$4,226,121
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
8
 
$436,198
Theaters
 
7
 
$1,654,070
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Job trends for Chattanooga arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
12
1-10
 
20
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chattanooga

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
36
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chattanooga

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The Tivoli Theatre Foundation

The Tivoli Theatre Foundation manages and maintains two historic performing arts venues in Chattanooga, TN through fundraising events and direction.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$30.6m
Employees
30
EIN
47-4405861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hunter Museum of American Art

The Hunter Museum of American Art collections include works representing the Hudson River School, 19th century genre painting, American Impressionism, the Ashcan School, early modernism, regionalism, and post World War II modern and contemporary art.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
89
EIN
62-0511893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creative Discovery Museum

Creative Discovery Museum is a children's museum located in Chattanooga, TN that seeks to inspire all children to explore, innovate, create, and play.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
100
EIN
62-1509462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM)

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum collects for preservation, operation, interpretation and display, railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public concerning the role of railroads in the history and development of the region.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
190
EIN
62-0676701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

Chattanooga organization honoring the valorous actions of Medal of Honor recipients, promoting their legacy and character traits through museum and community outreach.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
14
EIN
58-1739072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association

To inspire, engage & enrich the greater Chattanooga community through music and music education. To provide high-quality musical presentations and educational programs in the Chattanooga area.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$998.5k
Employees
228
EIN
62-6002098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ArtsBuild

ArtsBuild provides a united voice for all cultural organizations and activities in Hamilton County. Building a stronger community through the arts by partnering, advocating, connecting, educating, advancing and supporting.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
13
EIN
23-7005188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)

The NMRA is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7250652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wtci

WTCI enriches lives through quality programs and services that educate, engage, and inspire a lifetime of learning and exploration. WTCI public broadcasting is a center of exploration for all ages.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
21
EIN
62-1137597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Design Studio

Chattanooga Design Studio enhances urban design, engaging students and advocating for a quality public realm. Located in Chattanooga, TN.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
11
EIN
47-3183435
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Founded in 1923, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre is a nonprofit community Theatre celebrating its 100th season of bringing quality Theatre experiences to the citizens of Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
24
EIN
62-0273170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chattanooga Ballet

The Chattanooga Ballet serves through the power of dance, providing instruction in ballet and related arts to approximately 400 students. The organization also generates income through fundraising revenue and covers administrative expenses.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$704.2k
Employees
14
EIN
23-7247009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center

Interdisciplinary cultural center promoting education and artistic excellence, providing historical resource material and exhibit displays for Chattanooga, TN schools.
Revenue
$752.3k
Assets
$798.4k
Employees
8
EIN
62-1247459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rise Chattanooga

Rise Chattanooga fosters artistic expression and community empowerment through resources, public art projects, and educational programs that enhance cultural vibrancy in the region.
Revenue
$916.2k
Assets
$757.6k
Employees
0
EIN
47-2972148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Modern Quilt Guild / Chattanooga Modern Quilt Guild

Modern Quilt Guild / Chattanooga Modern Quilt Guild is a visual arts nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-4501056
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zachry Arts Development Endeavor (ZADE)

ZADE is a performing arts organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4010098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden Sound Music

Golden Sound Music is a music festival or event organization in Lafayette, GA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-4067585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Culture and Coterie

Culture and Coterie is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Chattanooga, TN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2217298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Lonesome Historic Site

Friends of Lonesome Historic Site provides a historic site for visitors. However, the organization does not currently offer any program services. As a history museum, it offers an immersive experience for those interested in the past.
Revenue
$164.2k
Assets
$236.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3412762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society

Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society is a historical societies or organization in Pikeville, TN that was founded in 1997.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
62-1588894
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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