Chattanooga Christian Community
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136.1M
+22.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$36.4M
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
567
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Generosity Trust advances the cause of Christ by magnifying the joyful generosity of Christians.
Primary Purpose: To provide donor-advised funds for believers across the country to assist them in honoring the Lord with what He has entrusted to them.
Four Primary Initiatives:
- Providing donor-advised funds
- Inspiring and encouraging generosity within families along the journey toward greater generosity
- Connecting donors and their families to mission-aligning ministries and nonprofits, directing their generosity to specific community needs
- Serving as a faith-based area leader, convener, and catalyst for identifying critical needs and coordinating with local organizations
Funding Areas of Interest:
- Religion (approximately 40% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (approximately 20% of giving)
- Education (approximately 16% of giving)
- Community Development
Grantmaking
The foundation made 485 total grants in 2024 totaling $33,645,674.
How to Apply
** Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation's website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 61% of grants remain in Tennessee. Four other states receive a large number of grants: Georgia, Colorado, Florida, and California. The foundation serves donors and directs giving nationally while maintaining a strong local focus in the greater Chattanooga area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $136,092,846
- Total Revenue: $53,564,266
- Total Expenses: $39,611,404
- Total Liabilities: $7,860,000
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $111,393,597
- Total Giving: $16,294,291
Staffing: 10 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $136,092,846 | $111,393,597 | $101,270,137 |
| Revenue | $53,564,266 | $35,668,780 | $38,520,924 |
| Expenses | $39,611,404 | $35,283,633 | $31,190,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,771,332 | $2,770,059 | $3,417,053 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Chattanooga Christian Community
Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships
CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Elevate Chattanooga Scholarship
CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
GeneroCity COVID-19 Fund Grants
CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Amount
Various (over $89,000 dispersed in multiple rounds)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President/CEO: James R. Barber
- Chairman: Bruce C. Zeiser
- Founder: Dora Maclellan Brown
- Board Size: 9 members
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE ZEISER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETSY BROWN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAREN WELBORN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ERIC YOUNGBLOOD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN GANDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REGGIE MADISON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MATHIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BART ROLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TREMAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID WORLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES R BARBER | PRESIDENT | 60 | $164,930 |
| RHONDA BURDITT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING | 45 | $90,449 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Sharing God's Goodness Giving Circle, a program of the foundation, granted $70,000 in its second year of operation. The foundation also awarded a grant to Lee University for an international relations conference.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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