Chambliss Center For Children
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Chambliss Center For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered in 1948, with $10,579,186 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
315 Gillespie Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37411 EIN 62-0505514 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.6M
▲ 15.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.4M
Net assets
$15.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chambliss Center For Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chambliss Center For Children: 20 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chambliss Center For Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chambliss Center For Children: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 315 Gillespie Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37411
- City
- Chattanooga
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.7M (FY2013) to $10.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $987KNet assets $15.6M
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.6M
Total liabilities
$987K
Net assets
$15.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,579,186▲15.0% | $9,427,314▲3.6% | $15,615,751▲8.9% | $16,602,918▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,199,192▲6.7% | $9,103,796▲7.6% | $14,338,445▲3.1% | $15,318,678▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,621,992▼17.9% | $8,456,937▲12.6% | $13,907,232▼5.5% | $15,200,027▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,506,852▲39.1% | $7,508,685▲1.4% | $14,717,279▲24.8% | $15,825,889▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,553,657▼2.3% | $7,404,366▼10.7% | $11,792,310▲3.3% | $13,773,339▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,733,493▼11.0% | $8,292,864▲17.9% | $11,414,529▼2.0% | $12,786,656▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,686,274▲43.1% | $7,035,295▲16.2% | $11,646,831▲4.3% | $12,151,882▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,069,539▼5.8% | $6,053,044▲13.1% | $11,163,466▲2.7% | $11,651,735▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,444,759▼21.8% | $5,352,725▲2.9% | $10,867,155▲12.7% | $11,342,522▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,237,457▲65.4% | $5,201,560▲2.3% | $9,640,939▲38.4% | $10,390,442▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,979,581▲5.6% | $5,085,705▲1.1% | $6,965,826▼1.3% | $7,529,228▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,717,386 | $5,031,935▲6.1% | $7,054,374▼0.9% | $7,445,010▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,744,218 | $7,121,799 | $7,524,845 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.5M total
42 grants to Chambliss Center For Children totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $174,105 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children's and youth ministry | 2024 | $25,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,274 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For equipment and program enhancements to assist the childcare agency in achieving their fully licensed status | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Journey Health Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $5,552 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $165,273 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,658 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For equipment and program enhancements to assist the childcare agency in achieving their fully licensed status | 2023 | $10,956 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For equipment and program enhancements to assist the childcare agency in achieving their fully licensed status | 2023 | $9,839 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $5,552 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $133,054 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For equipment and program enhancements to assist the childcare agency in expanding their program | 2022 | $99,803 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chambliss Center For Children a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chambliss Center For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0505514, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chambliss Center For Children's EIN?
- Chambliss Center For Children's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0505514.
- How much revenue does Chambliss Center For Children report?
- Chambliss Center For Children reported $10,579,186 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chambliss Center For Children have?
- CharityIndex grades Chambliss Center For Children B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chambliss Center For Children (EIN 62-0505514) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.