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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1770842

TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37931

Financials

$397K$344K2023$378K$366K2024$399K$422K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2026990$398,954$422,449-$23,495$71,480$0$71,480
February 28, 2025990$378,166$366,182$11,984$94,975$0$94,975
February 29, 2024990$396,680$344,048$52,632$82,991$0$82,991
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$26,519
Program service revenue
$370,879
Investment income
$1,556
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 fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$422,449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$94,975
Total assets, end of year
$71,480
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$71,480
Gross receipts
$398,954
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1983
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 February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Billy Knieriem2027 Design Team Chairman
Officer
2$0
Chad Stowers2026 Design Team Chairman
Officer
2$0
Ron BullTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Luke EmmertTalent Coordinator
Officer
1$0
Dwayne CurryConvention Manager
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chad Stowers2026 Design Team Chairman
Officer
2$0
David Springer2025 Design Team Chairman
Officer, Key employee
1$0
Ron BullTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Luke EmmertTalent Coordinator
Officer
1$0
Dwayne CurryConvention Manager
Key employee
1$0
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David Springer2025 Design Team Chairman
Officer
2$0
Madi Poindexter2024 Design Team Chairman
Officer
1$0
Ron BullTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Dwayne CurryConvention Manager
Officer
1$0
Luke EmmertTalent Coordinator
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9300 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37931-4703
In care of
% RON BULL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Ron Bull, 9300 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37931
Signed the 990
Ron Bull, Treasurer
Phone
(865) 357-9822

Mission

The Tennessee Christian Teen Convention (TCTC) exists to pool resources of churches in order to create an annual event which calls the curious, commits the called, and challenges the committed students of today's culture toward a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ.

990 for the year ended February 28, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Tennessee Christian Teen Convention (TCTC) primarily exists to hold an annual weekend event in Gatlinburg, TN for youth groups to attend. The bulk of the event is centered around the main sessions in the big room. There are four main sessions for two different groups of participants totaling eight main sessions in all.
    Expenses $266,178
  • As part of the annual event, TCTC provides additional programs like elective sessions, hands-on service activities, and missions education. In addition, TCTC holds a talent competition prior to the event so winners can participate at the event, and a mission trip after the event for chosen applicants. Additional convention expenses in this area include facility rental, hotel rooms, meals, onsite communication, onsite transportation, and public relations costs.
    Expenses $125,294
  • TCTC Missions collects an annual offering at the convention to fund a mission project in Mexico. The convention gives 100% of these offerings to Crossroads Christian Missions to construct houses and community buildings.
    Expenses $30,977 · revenue $26,519

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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026990 on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025990 on file
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-1770842
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$71,480
Income (IRS master file)
$398,954

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990February 2026$398,954$422,449$71,480XML
990February 2025$378,166$366,182$94,975XML
990February 2024$396,680$344,048$82,991XML
990February 2023$315,059$341,766$30,359IRS
990February 2022–––IRS
990February 2021–––IRS
990February 2019–––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 62-1770842).

Questions about TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION

What is the EIN of TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION is 62-1770842.
Is TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION 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 TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
Who is the principal officer of TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names Ron Bull.
Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN TEEN CONVENTION have?
On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $398,954, expenses of $422,449 and total assets of $71,480 at year end.

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