Mission
The Chattery is dedicated cultivating an expansive community of learners and teachers through fun affordable and accessible learning and art experiences for adults.
Public Charity
THE CHATTERY
THE CHATTERY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $355K, expenses of $279K, total assets of $77K. Imperigo tracks 7 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $91K.
EIN: 473709953
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C.
NTEE: S99
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$355K
Total Expenses$279K
Total Assets$77K
Grant Records7
Funding Total$91K
Filing Years2021–2024
Where $100 goes at The Chattery
How The Chattery divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 4 years.
$89
Programs
the work itself
$6
Management
running the organization
$5
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $89 for programs
$81
Classes and events for adults on arts and crafts personal and professional development health and wellness and food and beverage
$7
Bloom Creative Summit a one day entrepreneurial conference
$1
The Great Adult Egg Hunt a yearly celebration that combines the arts community collaboration and of course education
Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Unrestricted
$47,500
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$9,300
Match for 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
$5,000
Emergency Funds
$1,000
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR NON-PROFITS
$13,200
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Amanda Jelks
Director
Amanda Varnell
Secretary
Chandra Ward
Treasurer
Chelsea O'shields
Director
Erika Roberts
Operations Director
Jennifer Holder
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $355K | $279K | $77K |
| 2023 | $286K | $271K | $15K |
| 2022 | $257K | $286K | $11K |
| 2021 | $170K | $195K | $11K |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $170K to $355K (+109%), with total assets most recently reported at $77K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.