Nonprofit · EIN 62-6047636
CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $384,523 | $338,718 | $45,805 | $1,043,110 | $876 | $1,042,234 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $411,485 | $298,979 | $112,506 | $1,001,233 | $4,804 | $996,429 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $260,039 | $222,272 | $37,767 | $892,728 | $8,805 | $883,923 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $187,456
- Membership dues
- $72,232
- Program service revenue
- $122,912
- Investment income
- $2,319
- Net rental income
- $63,474
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,362
- Other revenue
- $71,836
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,050
- Other salaries and wages
- $137,835
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $197,584
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,220
- Occupancy
- $7,397
- Travel
- $835
- Depreciation
- $14,842
- Program services (functional)
- $277,113
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,246
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,359
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,001,233
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,043,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $876
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,042,234
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $841,510
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $483,652
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $558,582
- Gross receipts
- $391,869
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1944
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Stewart | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $45,050 |
| Eric Burnett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jerry Hill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Smart | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gail Shiminski | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Diana Gennett | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Neubel | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Regina Verde | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ardye Graham | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Courtney Alley | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Stewart | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $53,385 |
| Eric Burnett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Megan Ehrig | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Regina Verde | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amber McClure | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gail Shiminski | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Diana Gennett | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Neubel | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leon Hill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ardye Graham | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Courtney Alley | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Freely | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Monica Miles | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Carlson | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $41,798 |
| James Stewart | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $13,365 |
| David Aborn | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Maggie Carruth OConnor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Courtney Parker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amber McClure | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sarah Farnsley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Diana Gennett | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Neubel | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nastassja Hagan | Member at large Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Leon Hill | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gwen Douglas-Hester | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Taylor Hixson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Marsh | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Megan Welton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Alley | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Freely | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Monica Miles | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 N SANCTUARY RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-4105
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- P O Box 21219, Chattanooga TN 374240219
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- James Stewart, 900 n Sanctuary Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Ray Fox Treasurer, P O Box 21219, Chattanooga TN 374240219
- Signed the 990
- James Stewart, Executive Director
- Phone
- (423) 892-1499
- Website
- ChattanoogaAudubon.org
- Return prepared by
- Gentry and Yu Inc
Mission
To preserve and protect our environment, cultural and historical resources through programming, education and stewardship
Program accomplishments
- Conservancy - the organizations land trust includes a 130-acre wildlife sanctuary, a 18.8 acre island sanctuary, a 360-acre mountain sanctuary and a 9 acre wetland totalling over 500 acres in southeast Tennessee.Expenses $100,910 · revenue $53,794
- Education - a variety of educational programs and special events for all ages are held throughout the year, including historical demonstrations, learning camps, naturalist training programs and exhibits. In 2025, over 11500 people participated in the organizations programs and events.Expenses $176,203 · revenue $69,118
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-6047636
- 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
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,043,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $391,869
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $384,523 | $338,718 | $1,043,110 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $411,485 | $298,979 | $1,001,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $260,039 | $222,272 | $892,728 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $228,641 | $173,602 | $874,723 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Ray Fox Treasurer | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 62-6047636).
Questions about CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY is 62-6047636.
- Is CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY 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 AUDUBON SOCIETY 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 CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names James Stewart.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,050 (James Stewart, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHATTANOOGA AUDUBON SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $384,523, expenses of $338,718 and total assets of $1,043,110 at year end.
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