Chattanooga C A R E S Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chattanooga C A R E S Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered in 1988, with $60,887,852 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1000 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403 EIN 62-1325543 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$60.9M
▲ 19.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$52.8M
Net assets
$31.7M
Employees
124
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Chattanooga C A R E S Inc: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +13% 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 Chattanooga C A R E S Inc: 7 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Chattanooga C A R E S Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Chattanooga C A R E S Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To reach, assist, and support people impacted by hiv, hepatitis c and stis through compassionate and responsive delivery of education, health, social, and advocacy related services.
What they do
Client services: support services coordinates a comprehensive continuum of care that encompasses social support necessary to assist clients in obtaining an optimum of care. this can be done by providing, coordinating, and assuring social support necessary to assist clients in maintaining their prespective health, safety, and well-being.
Denatal services: cempa dentists and dental hygienists provide specialized services and treatment in a state-of-the-art facility and relaxed setting.
Education services: prevention, education, and outreach services partners with over sixty agencies and organizations to provide testing, education, and outreach to champion healthy communities and to help prevent the spread of infectious disease in our community. syringe trade & education (part of prevention) is a harm reduction and education program for injection drug users developed by cempa community care. step tn is designed to reduce the spread of hiv, hcv, and other bloddborne infections, as well as provide safe disposal of needles and syringes.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1000 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403
- City
- Chattanooga
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2013) to $60.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8.9MNet assets $31.7M
Operating margin
13.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.6M
Total liabilities
$8.9M
Net assets
$31.7M
Salaries & benefits
$10.0M
19% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,887,852▲19.2% | $52,836,799▲18.1% | $31,670,776▲34.1% | $40,563,450▲43.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $51,071,553▲31.2% | $44,752,485▲28.0% | $23,619,723▲36.5% | $28,198,106▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $38,920,513▲16.5% | $34,976,129▲14.2% | $17,300,655▲28.9% | $22,095,698▲60.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $33,409,513▲24.9% | $30,624,742▲23.5% | $13,421,480▲26.2% | $13,793,725▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,744,749▲18.3% | $24,790,552▲11.1% | $10,636,709▲22.5% | $10,951,449▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $22,604,221▲21.3% | $22,321,280▲26.8% | $8,682,512▲3.4% | $11,245,396▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,635,777▲94.7% | $17,603,128▲100.0% | $8,399,571▲65.8% | $10,318,392▲99.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,571,401▲141% | $8,802,320▲206% | $5,065,483▲17.9% | $5,172,386▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,978,868▲3.6% | $2,879,359▲10.4% | $4,296,402▲32.8% | $4,510,908▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,842,005▲34.4% | $2,607,508▲26.9% | $3,235,249▲61.7% | $3,429,353▲64.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,859,695 | $2,054,270▲24.8% | $2,000,752▲67.4% | $2,080,551▲67.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,646,188 | $1,195,327 | $1,242,492 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dr James Sizemore — $369,948 (0.70% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr James Sizemore | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $369,948 |
| Dr Shannon Burger | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $335,670 |
| Dr Michael Davis | Medical Director | 40 | $253,953 |
| Patrick Durham | Director of Pharmacy | 40 | $176,165 |
| Bronte Naples | App | 40 | $120,157 |
| Zachary Campbell | App | 40 | $116,639 |
| Kathleen Caldwell | Staff Pharmacist | 40 | $112,449 |
| Christoper Snyder | App | 40 | $111,692 |
| Jamie Barbeauld | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $107,087 |
| Juan Camargo | Director of Finance | 40 | $102,888 |
| Alma Estrada | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Amanda Johns | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Arch Trimble IV | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Danny Waxenberg | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dr Kathleen Hunt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Reginald Smith II | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eilier Teruel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Garrett Cox | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marco Forato | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tracy Wood | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tonja Perkins | Contract Coo Services | $376,508 |
| Robert Half | Temporary Employee Services | $122,911 |
| Amedida | Marketing & Communications | $112,020 |
| Litefoot Technoloby LLC | It Services | $104,639 |
Grants received · $276K total
15 grants to Chattanooga C A R E S Inc totaling $276K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Inc | High blood pressure control initiative | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Enhancing community capacity to support self-testing | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $20,481 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation | Facilitate granting organization's tax exempt purpose | 2018 | $50,750 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation | Facilitate granting organization's tax exempt purpose | 2018 | $50,750 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Step tn syringe access supplies | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Memorial Health Care System Inc | Community support | 2018 | $7,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chattanooga C A R E S Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chattanooga C A R E S Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1325543, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chattanooga C A R E S Inc's EIN?
- Chattanooga C A R E S Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1325543.
- How much revenue does Chattanooga C A R E S Inc report?
- Chattanooga C A R E S Inc reported $60,887,852 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Chattanooga C A R E S Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Chattanooga C A R E S Inc spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Chattanooga C A R E S Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Chattanooga C A R E S Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Chattanooga C A R E S Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Chattanooga C A R E S Inc's latest Form 990 is $369,948, paid to Dr James Sizemore (Chief Medical Officer).
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Data for Chattanooga C A R E S Inc (EIN 62-1325543) 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.