Chattanooga area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Chattanooga area nonprofits
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There are 3,606 organizations in the greater Chattanooga metro area. Combined, these Chattanooga metro nonprofits employ 30,909 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.

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Job trends for Chattanooga nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	436
1-10	232
11-25	92
26-100	76
101 to 1,000	34
1,000+	5

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Chattanooga is driven by large organizations like Erlanger Health, The Guardian Foundation Inc-Affiliates, Ymca of Metropolitan Chattanooga, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (VBHCS), and Covenant College.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, senior residential care facilities, elementary schools, community recreation centers, and community mental health centers.

Sizes of nonprofits in Chattanooga

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	697
$250k to $1M	260
$1M to $5M	168
$5M to $25M	56
$25M to $100M	19
$100M+	3

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Erlanger Health, The Guardian Foundation Inc-Affiliates, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (VBHCS), and Signal Centers earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Chattanooga.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 4.6% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Chattanooga with more than $100 million account for 47.3% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, senior residential care facilities, public utilities, christian organizations, and elementary schools.

Types of nonprofits in Chattanooga

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	771	729	$139,996,227	$211,678,907
Educational institutions	416	5,091	$478,606,176	$1,511,388,626
Human service organizations	294	5,808	$441,931,204	$404,689,040
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	263	2,438	$89,457,837	$181,082,798
Foundations	257	206	$294,634,482	$1,941,093,720
Business and community development organizations	231	417	$82,631,133	$281,954,352
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	199	960	$74,886,058	$211,358,788
Mutual assistance organizations	154	36	$15,899,174	$71,827,762
Youth development organizations	108	323	$17,731,510	$32,391,870
Animal organizations	98	748	$58,036,667	$117,098,632

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1-20 of 3,606

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

The purpose of the association is to represent the common interests of its members to tva, to promote the common interests and efficiencies of its members and to promote the professional developoment of its members' employees.

Revenue

$10.7m

Assets

$37.5m

Employees

EIN

62-0468356

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation

Siskin Hospital provides high-quality physical rehabilitation services with positive outcomes for individuals and the community in Chattanooga, TN.

Revenue

$61.0m

Assets

$165.8m

Employees

732

EIN

62-1220402

IRS type

501(c)(3)

University of Chattanooga Foundation

University of Chattanooga Foundation is a student service organization in Chattanooga, TN whose mission is: Support of higher education through special projects of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Revenue

$52.0m

Assets

$325.2m

Employees

EIN

62-0476521

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Bright School

Bright School fosters wise and compassionate citizens by providing excellent elementary education to boys and girls in Chattanooga, TN.

Revenue

$8.4m

Assets

$24.5m

Employees

132

EIN

62-0476284

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lyndhurst Foundation

The Lyndhurst Foundation identifies and invests in initiatives, institutions, people and programs that contribute to the long-term livability and resilience of the greater Chattanooga region.

Revenue

$10.6m

Assets

$125.0m

Employees

EIN

62-6044177

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Cempa Community Care

Cempa Community Care champions healthy communities, provides support and prevention services, and offers high-quality care for those impacted by HIV/STIs.

Revenue

$60.9m

Assets

$40.6m

Employees

124

EIN

62-1325543

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Girls Preparatory School (GPS)

Girls Preparatory School empowers girls through personalized education, fostering self-confidence, integrity, and strong relationships in a supportive and engaging environment.

Revenue

$41.1m

Assets

$95.6m

Employees

368

EIN

62-0475682

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Mccallie School

Mccallie is a private School with state-of-the-art facilities nestled on 100 acres on chattanooga's missionary ridge. Since 1905, Mccallie has remained committed to providing an outstanding college preparatory education program for boys.

Revenue

$67.5m

Assets

$304.0m

Employees

665

EIN

62-0475837

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

Chattanooga Area Food Bank is a nonprofit that provides food to those in need in the Chattanooga area. They also run various programs to help improve the region's nutrition.

Revenue

$41.7m

Assets

$19.6m

Employees

EIN

62-0867645

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (VBHCS)

To serve individuals, families and communities through prevention, treatment and recovery services, ensuring that help today leads to a better tomorrow.

Revenue

$95.0m

Assets

$77.6m

Employees

1,310

EIN

62-1589440

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Chambliss Center for Children

To preserve family unity and to help prevent the dependency, neglect, abuse, and delinquency of children by responding to the community's child care needs.

Revenue

$13.1m

Assets

$20.8m

Employees

283

EIN

62-0505514

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Orange Grove Center

Founded in 1953, Orange Grove Center is a private, non-profit organization serving approximately 700 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Revenue

$48.2m

Assets

$24.8m

Employees

956

EIN

62-0549365

IRS type

501(c)(3)

BrightBridge

BrightBridge provides loans and technical assistance to small and startup businesses in qualified areas, promoting economic development. Based in Chattanooga, TN.

Revenue

$10.4m

Assets

$162.7m

Employees

EIN

58-1494630

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Tucker Foundation

The Tucker Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Ooltewah, TN. They gave out $2,478,808 in grants last year and they have $66,275,076 in assets.

Revenue

$6.2m

Assets

$68.7m

Employees

EIN

62-1603398

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

EIN

47-4405861

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Generosity Trust

The Generosity Trust empowers Christian Giving through training churches, tuition for seminary student and tools to re-engage Christians with the joy of generosity.

Revenue

$53.6m

Assets

$136.1m

Employees

EIN

62-1536731

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Ymca of Metropolitan Chattanooga

Ymca of Metropolitan Chattanooga empowers individuals, nurtures youth potential, promotes healthy living, and engages in social responsibility through inclusive community programs.

Revenue

$28.4m

Assets

$44.4m

Employees

1,363

EIN

62-0475699

IRS type

501(c)(3)

AMG International

AMG International is an evangelical Christian missionary agency ministering in over 30 countries of the world. AMG has provided hope through the Good News of Jesus Christ since 1942.

Revenue

$10.5m

Assets

$23.0m

Employees

EIN

13-1766596

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Siskin Childrens Institute

Siskin Children's Institute improves the quality of life for children of all abilities through excellence in education, research, health care, advocacy and support.

Revenue

$10.2m

Assets

$49.4m

Employees

237

EIN

59-1781637

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

CADAS provides education, awareness, and treatment for drug/alcohol abuse. Offers Adult Transition and Family Residential Treatment & Transition programs.

Revenue

$14.4m

Assets

$26.4m

Employees

215

EIN

62-0716063

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Chattanooga area nonprofits

Job trends for Chattanooga nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Chattanooga

Types of nonprofits in Chattanooga

Directory of nonprofits in Chattanooga

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation

University of Chattanooga Foundation

Bright School

Lyndhurst Foundation

Cempa Community Care

Girls Preparatory School (GPS)

The Mccallie School

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (VBHCS)

Chambliss Center for Children

Orange Grove Center

BrightBridge

Tucker Foundation

The Tivoli Theatre Foundation

The Generosity Trust

Ymca of Metropolitan Chattanooga

AMG International

Siskin Childrens Institute

Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

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