Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
To provide high-quality musical presentations and educational programs in the chattanooga area
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association at a glance
In short: Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $998,528
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Floy Wang Memorial Scholarship
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Amount
$450 per scholarship (full tuition)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grace Russell Scholarship
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Needs-Based Scholarships
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chattanooga Foundation ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chattanooga Foundation Chattanooga, TN | To provide resources to university of chattanooga foundation's programs | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $998,528 | $2,443,669 | $1,859,358 | $6,000 | 1 | $323,007 |
| 2024 | $1,006,709 | $1,967,497 | $2,661,593 | — | — | $221,320 |
| 2023 | $1,747,787 | $1,696,238 | $2,667,748 | — | — | $-13,191 |
| 2022 | $2,736,698 | $2,680,505 | $2,315,866 | — | — | $87,986 |
| 2021 | $2,661,078 | $1,209,869 | $1,348,844 | — | — | $48,636 |
About Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
Based on IRS filings
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $999K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $323K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association is led by Susan Caminez, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Caminez
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$61K (2024) → $81K (2025)
Amy Mahone
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget J. Gibson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriett Whitaker
Director
Chair - Stewardship Committee → Chair - Board Development, 2023
Chair - Board Development → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Coke
Director
Executive Committee at Large → Executive Committee at Lar, 2023
Executive Committee at Lar → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Carter
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Maynor
Director
Director → Executive Committee at Lar, 2023
Executive Committee at Lar → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Barnett
Director
Executive Committee at Large → Executive Committee at Lar, 2023
Executive Committee at Lar → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Green
Director
Chair - Education → Chair - Education Committee, 2022
Chair - Education Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Marie Clark Danks
Director
Chair - Finance → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lykins
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Byrum
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Farmer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Kaywood
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Thomas
Director
Executive Committee at Lar → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Gowin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don McDowell
Past President
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Rusk
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Williams
Secretary
Chair - Diversity & Inclusion → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Haynes
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Eva Jo Johnson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: John Kilkenny (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Lafrederick Thirkill (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joshua Holritz (2024) — Director
- Former: Priscilla Estrada (2024) — Director
- Former: Christian Horvath (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynne Macziewski (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bryan Kelly (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kyle Wilson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Les Roddy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Siedlecki (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Samantha Teter (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Danny Waxenberg (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark A. Smith (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Cooper (2021) — Director
- Former: Pat Starke (2021) — Director
- Former: Spencer McCallie (2021) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Susan Caminez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association
How much does Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association give each year?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association reported $999K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. It holds $999K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association operate?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association's EIN?
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6002098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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