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Chattanooga arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 197 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Chattanooga metro area. Combined, these Chattanooga metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 957 people, earn more than $75 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $211 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Chattanooga

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
66
 
$29,724,328
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
36
 
$7,320,841
Historical societies and organizations
 
32
 
$1,953,666
Museums
 
21
 
$25,744,968
Music festival and event organizations
 
15
 
$1,532,783
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
12
 
$1,143,553
History museums
 
9
 
$9,226,524
Media production and publishing organizations
 
8
 
$5,250,368
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
8
 
$436,198
Theaters
 
8
 
$1,751,966
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Job trends for Chattanooga arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
15
1-10
 
19
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
5
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
 
39
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
10
$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
$20.1m
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
27
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
$6.1m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
96
EIN
62-0511893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creative Discovery Museum

Creative Discovery Museum inspires children to explore, innovate, create, and play through hands-on exhibits, family programs, and school partnerships expanding access to learning.
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
$8.9m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
242
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)

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
$3.7m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
15
EIN
23-7005188
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)

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
$2.5m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
26
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)

J103

To encourage Christians, evangelize non-Christians, and minister to ministries. To provide the Greater Chattanooga Area with a contemporary Christian radio station that spreads the gospel and encourages and exhorts Christians.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
26
EIN
62-1535834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Founded in 1923, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre is a nonprofit community Theatre celebrating its 102nd season of bringing quality Theatre productions, classes, and workshops to the citizens of Chattanooga and surrounding areas.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
0
EIN
62-0273170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dynamo Studios

Career pipline:we have a lot to offer our students and the community, but what's most exciting about our educational model is our career pipeline.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$352.5k
Employees
8
EIN
81-0756710
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smokebrush Foundation

The Smokebrush Foundation is a private foundation in Ooltewah, TN providing educational and cultural programs in visual, performing, healing, culinary, and agricultural arts.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$83.1k
Employees
0
EIN
84-1233281
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)

Scenic City Clay Arts

Scenic City Clay Arts provides accessible pottery education, inspiring creativity for all ages through classes, studio memberships, and community outreach in Chattanooga.
Revenue
$845.6k
Assets
$316.9k
Employees
14
EIN
46-3402770
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)

American Society of Church History

ASCH explores Christianity's history and its relationship to cultures. Offers benefits such as prizes, an annual conference, and a quarterly journal.
Revenue
$580.5k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6269518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Third Place Productions

Third Place Productions 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
99-2625324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ridgeland Band Booster Club

Ridgeland Band Booster Club funds and supports Ridgeland High School instrumental music, contracting staff for marching band instruction, show design, and competition coaching.
Revenue
$67.9k
Assets
$8,970
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3370688
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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