Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered in 1971, with $73,589 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
975 East Third Street 260, Chattanooga, TN, 37403 EIN 23-7091528 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$74K
▲ 28.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$64K
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
C+
—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 Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating190 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 Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation: 190 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a B+ 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 Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 975 East Third Street 260, Chattanooga, TN, 37403
- City
- Chattanooga
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $172K (FY2013) to $74K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
13.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,589▲28.2% | $63,754▲30.4% | $1,009,013▲2.2% | $1,009,013▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $57,398▲1.5% | $48,904▼35.4% | $987,470▲1.2% | $987,470▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $56,533▲6.1% | $75,725▲64.5% | $976,011▼2.5% | $976,011▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $53,274▲9.6% | $46,028▲38.4% | $1,000,752▲0.5% | $1,000,752▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $48,601▼61.5% | $33,262▼51.3% | $996,025▲6.0% | $996,025▲6.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $126,320▲93.1% | $68,278▲50.6% | $939,722▲6.6% | $939,722▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $65,429▼35.7% | $45,327▼27.8% | $881,680▲2.3% | $881,680▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $101,759▼9.4% | $62,790▲19.9% | $862,093▲4.6% | $862,093▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $112,331▼34.9% | $52,361▼41.8% | $824,421▲6.8% | $824,421▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $172,459 | $90,023▼21.1% | $771,698▲12.9% | $771,698▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $114,134▼22.3% | $683,752▲24.1% | $683,752▲24.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $146,885 | $551,097 | $551,097 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7091528, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation's EIN?
- Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7091528.
- How much revenue does Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation report?
- Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation reported $73,589 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chattanooga Orthopedic Educational & Research Foundation (EIN 23-7091528) 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.