Small Public Charity

DESPERATELY DEPENDENT COMMUNITY

Based in Chattanooga, TN, DESPERATELY DEPENDENT COMMUNITY operates as a Small Public Charity. The organization reported $190K in revenue, $148K in expenses, $150K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $348K.

EIN: 471242957 Chattanooga, TN Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$190K
Total Expenses$148K
Total Assets$150K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$348K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

DESPERATELY DEPENDENT COMMUNITY exists to engage and encourage Christian leaders to find Christ relevant to every area of life thereby promoting effective, sustained ministries. While cultivating a community of compassionate caregivers who desire to serve the body of Christ, our ministry motivates spiritual maturity.

Officers & Directors

Board Member Dillon Vanzant
President J Kirk Lewis
Vice President Melanie Lewis
Board Member Nena Powell
Board Member Theresa Campbell

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Top Grant Purposes

GENERAL SUPPORT
$139,048 3 grants
Unspecified
$94,715 2 grants
General Support
$90,084 2 grants
general support
$19,306 1 grant
IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES
$5,300 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $190K $148K $150K
2024 $167K $148K $108K
2023 $138K $155K $88K
2022 $166K $136K $107K
2021 $149K $127K $76K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $149K to $190K (+28%), with total assets most recently reported at $150K.

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