Nonprofit · EIN 62-1273871
RIVERCITY COMPANY
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,243,206 | $2,925,907 | $3,317,299 | $28,194,101 | $425,067 | $27,769,034 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,154,114 | $1,935,305 | $218,809 | $24,762,934 | $521,826 | $24,241,108 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,665,312
- Program service revenue
- $54,923
- Investment income
- $3,252,762
- Net rental income
- $1,270,209
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,956,656
- Other revenue
- $1,270,209
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $404,438
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $935,804
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,801
- Accounting fees
- $53,680
- Occupancy
- $32,837
- Travel
- $15,392
- Depreciation
- $56,132
- Program services (functional)
- $2,397,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $528,422
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,762,934
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,194,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $425,067
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,769,034
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,479,499
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,144,385
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $624,649
- Gross receipts
- $10,362,428
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 170
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MACK | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $246,334 | $15,044 |
| JIM WILLIAMSON | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,226 | $19,834 |
| JENNIFER GOODMAN | CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY VAUGHN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA CULP MILLENER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA LEIPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALNOOR DHANANI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ASHFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHAN DE NYSSCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF EVERSOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE GOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTHEA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR WESTON WAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR TIM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MCKISSIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID WADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON PROVONSHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MACK | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $239,703 | $10,236 |
| JIM WILLIAMSON | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $117,326 | $13,303 |
| JENNIFER GOODMAN | CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY VAUGHN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA CULP MILLENER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA LEIPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALNOOR DHANANI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ASHFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHAN DE NYSSCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COUNCILWOMAN RAQUETTA DOTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE GOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTHEA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR WESTON WAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR TIM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COMMISSIONER DAVID SHARPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MCKISSIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 850 MARKET ST STE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402-2654
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY MACK, 850 MARKET ST MILLER PLAZA 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
- Signed the 990
- EMILY MACK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (423) 265-3700
- Website
- WWW.RIVERCITYCOMPANY.COM
- Return prepared by
- HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC
Mission
THE RIVERCITY COMPANY'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE CHATTANOOGA CITY AND HAMILTON COUNTY GOVERNMENTS BY PROMOTING AND MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VIBRANT, ATTRACTIVE AND HEALTHY DOWNTOWN THAT IS THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CENTERPIECE OF THE CHATTANOOGA REGION. THE RIVERCITY COMPANY ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY OVERSEEING DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN REAL ESTATE, MAKING AND PROGRAMMING GREAT URBAN SPACES, AND EMPLOYING CREATIVE URBAN DESIGN. ITS PRIMARY STRATEGIC AREAS FOR PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES ARE: (I) CONTINUING THE ONE RIVERFRONT PLAN IN THE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT, (II) REINVIGORATING THE HISTORIC COMMERCIAL CORE IN THE CITY CENTER DISTRICT, AND (III) BRINGING MORE RESIDENTS TO ALL AREAS OF DOWNTOWN THROUGH CATALYZING A FULL RANGE OF DOWNTOWN HOUSING.
Program accomplishments
- EVOLVING OUR RIVERFRONT PARKS: THE FIRST PHASE OF THE ONE RIVERFRONT PLAN THROUGH COMMUNITY INPUT SEES THE FOUNDATION OF THE ONE RIVERFRONT PLAN IS TO HUMANIZE THE PARKS AND GREEN SPACE ON THE RIVERFRONT. BUILDING UPON THE LEGACY AND DESIGN OF THE 21ST CENTURY WATERFRONT, WE WILL EVOLVE AND ENHANCE OUR RIVERFRONT PARKS FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE AND EXCITING PARK SPACES. THE "EVOLVING OUR RIVERFRONT PARKS" PLAN IS A SERIES OF ENHANCEMENTS THAT WILL HONOR HISTORY, CONNECT CORRIDORS IN THE DISTRICT, EMBRACE ECOLOGY, SOFTEN AND PROVIDE SHADE, ALONG WITH USING THE INSPIRATION OF A SOUTHERN PORCH FOR AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.Expenses $1,372,077
- FUTURE OF HAWK HILL: WITH THE ANTICIPATED RELOCATION OF THE CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS BASEBALL TEAM FROM AT&T FIELD TO THE U.S. PIPE & WHELAND FOUNDRY SITE, HAWK HILL WILL BECOME AVAILABLE FOR REDEVELOPMENT. PER THE LAND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA ONCE THE CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS HAVE RELOCATED TO THE NEW STADIUM. RIVERCITY COMPANY ALONG WITH THE CITY, COMMUNITY INPUT, URBAN PLANNERS AND DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE, LONG-TERM VISION FOR THE SITE TO GUIDE FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT. WITH THIS INFORMATION, RIVERCITY COMPANY WILL EXPLORE POTENTIAL LAND USES, DENSITY, PUBLIC SPACES, CONNECTIVITY, AND THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT.Expenses $182,480
- EMERGING PRODUCERS: RIVERCITY HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS PRODUCING EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN IN CHATTANOOGA. THE EMERGING PRODUCERS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON TRAINING TO THOSE WITH 2 YEARS OR LESS OF EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM TEACHES A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS FROM PERMITS, INSURANCE TO SAFETY ALONG WITH HOW TO CREATE PARTNERSHIPS, MARKETING AND CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT FOR EVENT PRODUCTION. THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE PROGRAM ALLOWS EACH COHORT MEMBER TO TAKE THE LEAD ON PRODUCING AN EVENT IN DOWNTOWN WITH THE OTHER COHORT MEMBERS IN THE PROGRAM SUPPORTING THE WORK.Expenses $81,609
- DOWNTOWN ANIMATION: RIVERCITY BUILT OFF THE SUCCESS OF DOWNTOWN ANIMATION FROM THE PAST TWO YEARS WITH A ROBUST CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR 2024/2025. EVENTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDES; NOONTUNES, ICE CREAM CRAWL, SUMMERWEEN, TAKE A BREAK IN MILLER PARK AND REINDEER ON THE RIVERFRONT.GRATEFULL: GRATEFULL IS FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR A THANKSGIVING MEAL IN THE MIDDLE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. THERE IS NO FEE, NO EXPECTATIONS, AND NO AGENDA JUST AN OPEN INVITATION FOR ALL TO GATHER IN THE CITY FOR A TIME OF THANKSGIVING AND GRATEFULNESS.BEAUTIFICATION: RIVERCITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC ART, INSTALLED NEW BANNERS FOR THE CITY CENTER DISTRICT. RIVERCITY ALSO MANAGES THE SNOWFLAKE LIGHTING DURING THE HOLIDAYS TO HELP WITH BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS DOWNTOWN.SPORT SPOT: RIVERCITY INSTALLED A TEMPORARY POP UP RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCE UNDER THE OLGIATIE BRIDGE ON THE RIVERFRONT IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA. THE PURPOSE WAS TO TEST CONCEPTS FROM THE "EVOLVING OUR RIVERFRONT PARKS" PLANNING PROCESS AND TO GATHER REAL TIME FEEDBACK FROM USERS. FOUR DIFFERENT PUBLIC PLAY SPACES WERE AVAILABLE; PUMP TRACK COURSE, ROLLER SKATING RINK, PICKLEBALL COURT AND BASKETBALL COURT.REIMAGINE BROAD STREET: RIVERCITY ALONG WITH THE CITY EMBARKED ON A COMPREHENSIVE AND VISIONARY PLAN FOR BROAD STREET IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA. THE PLAN IS A DETAILED BLOCK-BY-BLOCK URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS THAT WILL ADDRESS THE PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS, MULTI- MODAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS, INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, PARKING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ALL WHILE SUPPORTING EXISTING BUSINESSES AND URBAN RESIDENTS.PUBLIC SAFETY: IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SEEKING REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING, RIVERCITY COMPANY, THE DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA ALLIANCE, CHATTANOOGA TOURISM COMPANY AND THE CHATTANOOGA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAVE PARTNERED TO ESTABLISH QUARTERLY PUBLIC MEETINGS. THE MEETINGS INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE HOST ORGANIZATIONS ALONG WITH THE CHATTANOOGA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF CHATTANOOGA TO SHARE ABOUT PROJECTS, PLANS AND WAYS FOR LOCALS TO STAY INFORMED. IT IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK. MILLER PLAZA: MILLER PLAZA IS AN URBAN PUBLIC PARK CONSTRUCTED ALMOST THREE DECADES AGO IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA; IT WAS BUILT BOTH TO PROVIDE A MODEL OF GOOD URBAN DESIGN FOR "ACTIVE PARK USE", AND TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR AN ENORMOUS VARIETY OF ANIMATING ACTIVITIES FOR DOWNTOWN. WHEN IT WAS CONSTRUCTED, DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA WAS SLIDING DOWNHILL WITH ABANDONED RETAIL STORES, CLOSED MOVIE THEATERS, OFFICES AND RESIDENCES RELOCATING TO OUTLYING SUBURBAN AREAS, AND A VACUUM OF ATTRACTIVE ACTIVITY AND ANIMATION, ESPECIALLY AFTER WORK HOURS ENDED. MILLER PLAZA WAS THE FIRST BEACON FOR THE REVIVAL OF DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA, AND MILLER PLAZA NOW SERVES AS THE HOME FOR THREE RESTAURANTS AND ONE RETAIL SHOP, SEASONAL FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY, AND A VENUE FOR MANY DOZENS OF CIVIC GATHERINGS AND ACTIVITIES. MILLER PLAZA IS OWNED TY THE RIVERCITY COMPANY AND IT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE SOCIAL ANCHOR FOR EVENTS AND ANIMATION WITHIN THE CITY CENTER DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA.Expenses $761,319 · grants $5,000 · revenue $53,969
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
- 62-1273871
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type II
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,194,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,362,428
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,243,206 | $2,925,907 | $28,194,101 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,154,114 | $1,935,305 | $24,762,934 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,411,061 | $2,078,117 | $24,591,593 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 62-1273871).
Questions about RIVERCITY COMPANY
- What is the EIN of RIVERCITY COMPANY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVERCITY COMPANY is 62-1273871.
- Is RIVERCITY COMPANY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to RIVERCITY COMPANY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does RIVERCITY COMPANY 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 RIVERCITY COMPANY 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 RIVERCITY COMPANY 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 RIVERCITY COMPANY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EMILY MACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVERCITY COMPANY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $246,334 (EMILY MACK, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does RIVERCITY COMPANY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,243,206, expenses of $2,925,907 and total assets of $28,194,101 at year end.
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