Nonprofit · EIN 27-2545525
CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,837,104 | $6,945,291 | $1,891,813 | $8,165,170 | $1,897,555 | $6,267,615 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,288,926 | $6,498,279 | $790,647 | $8,044,347 | $2,703,842 | $5,340,505 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,917,225 | $5,668,051 | $1,249,174 | $7,320,042 | $4,199,679 | $3,120,363 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,007,664
- of which government grants
- $1,661,683
- Program service revenue
- $45,637
- Investment income
- -$1,567,387
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,810,479
- Other revenue
- $2,351,190
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,125,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,964,900
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $2,927
- Depreciation
- $334,567
- Program services (functional)
- $6,945,291
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,044,347
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,165,170
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,897,555
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,267,615
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,730,968
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,824,419
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $443,196
- Gross receipts
- $10,647,583
- Employees
- 77
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE BROWN CPA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MR CLIFF BUTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BISHOP KEVIN WALLACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| REGINAL SMITH III | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL DAVID | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE BROWN CPA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MR CLIFF BUTLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BISHOP KEVIN WALLACE | V. CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| REGINAL SMITH III | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARCIA GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TEDRIC GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE BROWN CPA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MR CLIFF BUTLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BISHOP KEVIN WALLACE | V. CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| REGINAL SMITH III | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARCIA GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TEDRIC GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2029 E 23RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-5807
- In care of
- % MARCIA GRIFFIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Marcia Griffin, 2029 East 23rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Signed the 990
- Marcia Griffin, Fiscal Officer
- Phone
- (423) 710-1121
- Website
- www.chattanoogacharter.com
- Return prepared by
- SL Gardner & Company PA
Mission
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADEExpenses $6,945,291
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2545525
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,165,170
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,647,583
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,837,104 | $6,945,291 | $8,165,170 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,288,926 | $6,498,279 | $8,044,347 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,917,225 | $5,668,051 | $7,320,042 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,222,430 | $6,453,006 | $6,102,995 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 27-2545525).
Questions about CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is 27-2545525.
- Is CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 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 CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Marcia Griffin.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,837,104, expenses of $6,945,291 and total assets of $8,165,170 at year end.
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