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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2959326

MARK MAKING

Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405

Financials

$262K$184K2023$231K$208K2024$164K$273K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARK MAKING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$164,434$272,593-$108,159$391,398$2,260$389,138
December 31, 2024990$231,382$208,250$23,132$497,700$2,260$495,440
December 31, 2023990$261,948$183,939$78,009$473,568$2,260$471,308
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$96,210
Program service revenue
$28,670
Investment income
$39,554
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$325
Occupancy
$22,723
Printing, publications and postage
$2,048
Other expenses
$247,497
Program services (functional)
$158,276

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$500,557
Total assets, end of year
$391,398
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,260
Net assets, end of year
$389,138
Cash, savings and investments
$387,581
Gross receipts
$164,434

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erskine OglesbyBoard Chair1$0
Phyllis MesconBoard Secretary & Treasurer1$0
Frances McDonaldExecutive Director30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Martin GaddBoard Chair
Officer
1$0
Kay Sanford HutchesonBoard Secretary & Treasurer
Officer
1$0
Frances McDonaldExecutive Director
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Martin GaddBoard Chair
Officer
1$0
Kay Sanford HutchesonBoard Secretary & Treasurer
Officer
1$0
Frances McDonaldExecutive Director
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4271, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-0271
In care of
% FRANCES D MCDONALD
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
302 Noll Street, Chattanooga TN 37405
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
Frances McDonald, 302 Noll Street, Chattanooga TN 37405
Signed the 990-EZ
Frances McDonald, Executive Director
Phone
(423) 605-5257
Return prepared by
MHG Services

Mission

Mark Making serves and transforms communities through creative art making that empowers individuals, with a focus on the underserved.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCENIC CITY ANGELS: We have football and cheerleader teams for youth aged 7-15. Our football coach manages a lawn care business employing 10 young people paid biweekly. We are providing assistance for basic needs for rent, food, and utilities. We are focusing on one time needs to help in an emergency. Lately, we gave money to a senior citizen to help her relocate after losing everything in a fire. We donated to the Chattanooga Food Bank to assist with growing food insecurity in our community. We just paid an electric bill for a senior about to lose her home. We helped Northside Neighborhood House purchase caps and gowns for 3 Hamilton county high schools for seniors who couldn't afford them, and couldn't graduate without them. We supply ongoing support to the Chattanooga Public Library for "CharlieCart", their program to feed children after school and to have cooking lessons for them. We support the Seed Theater monthly with funding for their hygiene closet for elderly Patten Towers residents. We also have ongoing support for two caregiver/cleaners for a disabled artist so he can live independently as long as possible. SCA tries to respond quickly as needs arise, when someone needs help. Referrals come from agencies and social workers vetting the needs for us.
    Expenses $140,540
  • HISTORY ADVENTURES hosts lessons and activities in schools, libraries, and in the community, with social studies-based content that connects pivotal periods in American history with landmarks, lessons, and people from Chattanooga's history. Community partnerships with organizations like National Park Partners, RISE Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Historical Society support increases in reach and audiences. Lessons and content are aligned with social studies curriculum and standards, with local landmarks students can recognize. A multi-media approach supports the "three touch" theory to increase retention and support success in school.
    Expenses $700
  • OUTREACH INITIATIVES
    Expenses $17,036

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MARK MAKING

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-2959326
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$391,398
Income (IRS master file)
$164,434

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$164,434$272,593$391,398IRS
990December 2024$231,382$208,250$497,700IRS
990December 2023$261,948$183,939$473,568XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: Frances McDonald
December 31, 2008≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2959326).

Questions about MARK MAKING

What is the EIN of MARK MAKING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARK MAKING is 26-2959326.
Is MARK MAKING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to MARK MAKING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARK MAKING file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MARK MAKING due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MARK MAKING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MARK MAKING?
The 990-N for 2008 names Frances McDonald.
Who are the officers and directors of MARK MAKING?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MARK MAKING have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $164,434, expenses of $272,593 and total assets of $391,398 at year end.

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