The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc
The corporation shall, by itself or in affiliation with other entities, own, hold, lease, operate, maintain, renovate, and improve certain real property known as the tivoli theatre, the soldiers & sailors memorial auditorium, including the robert kirk walker community theatre, and the tivoli center (collectively, the "venues") located in chattanooga, Tennessee, in order to (a) to provide performing arts venues for the community and other entities and individuals for artistic and educational activities; (b) to preserve and restore the venues as historical landmarks, if appropriate; (c) to lease the tivoli center (or parts thereof) to third parties and other charitable organizations in support of the corporation's mission; and (d) to provide the general public with a greater awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the theatrical and performing arts.
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,105
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,105
- Median grant
- $7,105
- Total assets
- $37,508,203
- +22.5% 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 Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange Grove Center ($7K).
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 $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Center Chattanooga, TN | Bingo Sponsorship | $7,105 |
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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 | $37,508,203 | $20,130,750 | $16,234,791 | $7,105 | 1 | $687,677 |
| 2024 | $30,609,041 | $16,821,723 | $13,180,362 | — | — | $625,970 |
| 2023 | $25,038,713 | $20,484,887 | $14,418,224 | — | — | $266,629 |
| 2022 | $19,745,641 | $23,020,214 | $11,511,308 | — | — | $2,972 |
| 2021 | $10,881,329 | $3,025,165 | $2,249,155 | — | — | $930 |
| 2020 | $9,070,766 | $8,966,103 | $8,762,630 | — | — | $27,660 |
About The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $688K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc is led by Nicholas A. Wilkinson, Executive Director CEO on every filing since 2024; 4 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas A. Wilkinson
Executive Director CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$274K (2024) → $308K (2025)
W. Keith Sanford
Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Byron Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Aldridge PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Arnold
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shalin Tejani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Zabel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Robertson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ledford
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis McDonough
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Elle Harrison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Bursch
Director
Director → Executive Committee Member, 2024
Executive Committee Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Montague
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Scorey
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarvis Davenport
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Vaughn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Holscher
Coo-Booking & Project Manager
COO & General Manager → Coo-Booking & Project Management, 2023
Coo-Booking & Project Management → Coo-Booking & Project Manager, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$152K (2022) → $233K (2025)
Courtney E. Keene
Coo-Events & Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $179K (2025)
Sara M. Williams
CFO
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $134K (2025)
Andy Muldoon
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob McKenzie
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member → Director, 2023
Director → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Goldberg
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member → Director, 2023
Director → Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Seal
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alice Davenport (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nick Wilkinson (2020–2023) — Executive Director CEO
- Former: Erskine Oglesby (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mickey McCamish (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Lowdermilk (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Kelly (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $308K, to Nicholas a Wilkinson (Executive Director CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc
How much does The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc?
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc reported $37.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.1M.
What is The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc?
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. It holds $37.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc operate?
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4405861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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