The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation
To support and promote tourism-related activities, events and projects to enhance the image and culture and develop the economic and social prosperity of the Hamilton county, Tennessee area and otherwise pursue such charitable activites within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, and thereby lessen the burden of government.
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -67.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -88.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +188.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $770,723
- -48.3% 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.
Who The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Bluegrass Music Association ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $386K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Bluegrass Music Association Nashville, TN | Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $770,723 | $1,535,647 | $2,173,530 | $50,000 | 1 | $15,604 |
| 2024 | $1,489,422 | $1,428,473 | $2,139,599 | $155,750 | 9 | $14,649 |
| 2023 | $473,928 | $11 | $453,613 | $386,300 | 23 | — |
| 2022 | $936,629 | $898,256 | $441,400 | $365,250 | 22 | — |
| 2021 | $459,373 | $542,505 | $194,912 | $148,500 | 8 | — |
About The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation is a public charity, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $771K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation is led by Susan Harris, COO & Interim CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Harris
COO & Interim CEO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Sanford
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dionne Jenkins
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Maragnano
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry White
Chief Administrative Executive
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John O'Brien (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mitul Patel (2021–2023) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation
How much does The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation give each year?
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $156K across 9 grants.
How large is The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation?
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation reported $771K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation operate?
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Tennessee.
What is The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation's EIN?
The Chattanooga Tourism Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1866591. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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