Nonprofit · EIN 87-2749722
CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $87,870 | $58,056 | $29,814 | $35,494 | – | $35,494 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $87,055
- Investment income
- $389
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $426
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,354
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $22,702
- Program services (functional)
- $35,353
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,680
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,494
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,494
- Cash, savings and investments
- $35,494
- Gross receipts
- $87,870
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Hutcherson | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Nena Beckham | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4091, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-0091
- In care of
- % AVERY FAIRBURN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 4091, Chattanooga TN 37405
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Nena Beckham, 1018 Fairmount Ave, Chattanooga TN 37405
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Nena Beckham, Treasurer
- Phone
- (678) 644-4792
- Website
- chattfreestore.org
Mission
The Chattanooga Free Store is a mutual aid organization. We operate a storefront where anyone can access things like clothing, food, sexual health items, harm reduction supplies, and more, all for free, and without having to show any form of ID. Our organization is non religious and volunteer run. We're funded through donations from community members throughout the area. Donations go to purchasing diapers and hygiene items for community members to access for free. We also accept clothing and household item donations which are also given away for free.
Program accomplishments
- Hygiene Product Program: We gave away 23,389 hygiene items to the 13,677 people who visited us. This includes shampoo, soap, household cleaner, laundry detergent, toothpaste, deodorant. This program is designed to help our visitors maintain their health and home so they can meet their needs and continue to work with dignity.Expenses $12,655 · grants $12,655
- Diaper Program: We gave away 83,844 diapers and packages of wipes to 13,677 people through our diaper program. This program allows parents to meet other essential needs and helps keep their kids in daycare so they can continue to work.Expenses $18,172 · grants $18,172
- Personal Health Program: We gave away 36,025 period products and pregnancy tests to the 13,677 people who visited us. These products allow our visitors to maintain dignity, safety, and health so they can achieve their goals.Expenses $4,526 · grants $4,526
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2749722
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,494
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,870
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $87,870 | $58,056 | $35,494 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Nena Beckham | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Amanda Rosser | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Avery Fairburn | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Avery Fairburn | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-2749722).
Questions about CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE
- What is the EIN of CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE is 87-2749722.
- Is CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE 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 FREE STORE 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 FREE STORE 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 CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Nena Beckham.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHATTANOOGA FREE STORE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,870, expenses of $58,056 and total assets of $35,494 at year end.
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