Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation is a public charity based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Generosity Trust describes its work as guiding and encouraging donors motivated by Christian generosity, including through donor-advised funds and efforts to connect donors with ministries and nonprofits.
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation gave $36.4M across 567 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Tennessee. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,405,358
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 567
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,207
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,250
- Total assets
- $136,092,846
- +22.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (120 of 564, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The Sharing God’s Goodness Giving Circle uses member nominations followed by an application process. Unidos en Compasión accepts applications by invitation; organizations are asked to first send a one-page description of their impact on Chattanooga’s Latino community. The foundation says it verifies that grant recipients are 501(c)(3) organizations before releasing grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 345 Frazier Avenue Unit 205, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: (423) 266-5257
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Elevate Chattanooga Scholarship
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
TGT's Disaster Relief Fund
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Amount
Over $22,300 dispersed in first round (Easter tornado); additional rounds expected
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crossnore School & Children's Home ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $12.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
3,093 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,481 grants of 3,093 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chattanooga. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Tennessee (55%), followed by Georgia (15%), North Carolina (12%), Texas (4%), and Florida (3%). The Generosity Trust describes the Sharing God’s Goodness Giving Circle as serving Chattanooga’s African American community and Unidos en Compasión as serving Latino families and individuals in the Chattanooga metro area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 567 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 120 of 564 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24.4M (2021) to $36.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 567 grants totaling $36.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnore School & Children's Home Crossnore, NC | Organizational Support | $2,500,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church Lookout Mountain, TN | Organizational Support | $1,991,461 |
| Bible in the Schools Chattanooga, TN | Organizational Support | $1,530,282 |
| Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | Organizational Support | $1,162,441 |
| Grace Peace Church Ooltewah, TN | Organizational Support | $1,046,475 |
| 100FOLD Waco, TX | Organizational Support | $1,035,000 |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Organizational Support | $860,250 |
| Bethlehem Centers Chattanooga, TN | Organizational Support | $737,413 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Chattanooga, TN | Organizational Support | $644,188 |
| National Christian Foundation Atlanta Alpharetta, GA | Organizational Support | $526,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,092,846 | $53,564,266 | $39,611,404 | $36,405,358 | 567 | $4,771,332 |
| 2023 | $111,393,597 | $35,668,780 | $35,283,633 | $32,595,526 | 537 | $2,770,059 |
| 2022 | $101,270,137 | $38,520,924 | $31,190,251 | $29,852,811 | 468 | $3,417,053 |
| 2021 | $107,861,272 | $37,732,736 | $26,620,500 | $24,426,305 | 436 | $7,557,365 |
| 2020 | $95,887,274 | $27,410,448 | $25,266,480 | $26,210,721 | 1,085 | $2,027,309 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to guide and encourage donors motivated toward kingdom-building generosity. Its four stated initiatives are providing donor-advised funds; encouraging generosity within families; connecting donors and their families with mission-aligned ministries and nonprofits addressing community needs; and serving as a faith-based area leader, convener, and catalyst to identify needs and coordinate local involvement.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Crossnore Communities for Children describes its mission as championing the well-being of children and families; Public School Bible Study Committee says it advances Bible education for students in Hamilton County public schools; and Covenant College describes a mission centered on Jesus Christ, Christian education, and biblical justice and mercy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 567 grants totaling $36,405,358. Grant amounts ranged from $5,002 to $2,500,000, with a median of $18,250. The largest reported grants included $2,500,000 to Crossnore School & Children’s Home; $1,991,461 to Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church; $1,530,282 to Bible in the Schools; $1,162,441 to Covenant College; and $1,046,475 to Grace Peace Church. The filing listed each of these grants as organizational support.
The Generosity Trust describes several targeted initiatives. In the Sharing God’s Goodness Giving Circle, members may nominate two potential grantees each year; a leadership committee vets and selects grantees and presents recommendations to members. The circle supports faith-based organizations and church programs serving Chattanooga’s African American community or led by African Americans. Unidos en Compasión’s applications are by invitation only; organizations can introduce themselves with a one-page description of their impact on Chattanooga’s Latino community. Its stated applicant requirements are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or churches working in the greater Chattanooga area. Alpha Funds provide a temporary umbrella through which new Chattanooga-area Christian ministries seeking nonprofit status may receive tax-deductible donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Zeiser as chair, Betsy Brown as vice chair, Karen Welborn as treasurer, and Eric Youngblood as secretary. It also lists John Gandy, Reggie Madison, Michael Mathis, Bart Rolen, Michael Tremain, and David Worland as board members.
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation is led by James R. Barber, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Barber
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Bruce Zeiser
Chair
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Burditt
Director of Finance & Accounting
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$90K (2024)
Bart Rolen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Brown
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Youngblood
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Welborn
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gandy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Madison
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tremain
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Worland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mathis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tom Glenn (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Baney (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Charles F. Monroe (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Bill Lane (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Gary L. Hathaway (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $165K, to James R Barber (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
How much does Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation give each year?
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation gave $36.4M across 567 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $32.6M across 537 grants.
What is Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,250, and its average grant was $64,207, across 567 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation that year got $54K on average.
Where does Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation give grants?
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (175 grants), Atlanta, GA (18 grants), Hixson, TN (12 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (10 grants).
Does Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 567 grants with a stated purpose on Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support" (567 grants).
Who are Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Crossnore School & Children's Home ($2,500,000), Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church ($1,991,461) and Bible in the Schools ($1,530,282), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation?
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation reported $136.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $53.6M.
What does Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to guide and encourage donors motivated toward kingdom-building generosity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation?
The Sharing God’s Goodness Giving Circle uses member nominations followed by an application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's EIN?
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1536731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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