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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Chattanooga

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Youth Development / Big Brothers, Big Sisters (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.67M (2023)

Expenses
$1.29M (2023)

Total Assets
$4.62M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$888k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,666,930
Expenses
$1,293,220
Net Income
$373,710
Net Assets
$3,730,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,471,179
88.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $187,801
11.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,950
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,139
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $657,936
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,618,508
Total Liabilities $888,082
Net Assets $3,730,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Whatley (Executive Director) $100,139 $0 $0
Barret Albritton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Bowen (President) $0 $0 $0
Heather Collins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Copeland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malcolm Harris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dionne Jenkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mcgehee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erich Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Thomas (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anna Turley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tara Wiese (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathi Willis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cyndi Allen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,220,080
Expenses
$1,199,287
Net Income
$1,020,793
Net Assets
$3,350,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,006,766
90.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39,014
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$24,687
Sales of Assets $198,837
9.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $150
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,938
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $546,580
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,792,975
Total Liabilities $1,442,161
Net Assets $3,350,814
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Whatley (Chief Executive Officer) $96,719 $0 $0
Chip Allen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jack Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Bowen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Talley Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Cone (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Deering (Director) $0 $0 $0
Malcolm Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gale Iles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sonya Jaffar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tory Johnston (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mcgehee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erich Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Otero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Stout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tara Wiese (President) $0 $0 $0
Rashaad Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathi Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,425,945
Expenses
$1,125,152
Net Income
$300,793
Net Assets
$2,825,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,199,102
84.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39,139
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$6,828
Sales of Assets $184,532
12.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,000
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,337
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $550,462
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,018,946
Total Liabilities $193,621
Net Assets $2,825,325
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Whatley (Executive Director) $93,337 $0 $0
Barrett Albritton (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Chip Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Talley Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Cone (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Deering (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Divine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gale Iles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terryl James (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tory Johnston (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelby Montague (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mcgehee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erich Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Otero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tawambi Settles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Stout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tara Wiese (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rashaad Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$837,535
Expenses
$848,009
Net Income
-$10,474
Net Assets
$2,377,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $775,772
92.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41,417
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$22,373
Sales of Assets $42,719
5.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,484
10.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $409,068
48.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,568,020
Total Liabilities $190,357
Net Assets $2,377,663
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Whatley (Executive Director) $84,484 $0 $0
Barrett Albritton (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Banks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Newton Law (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erich Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey White (Parlimentarian) $0 $0 $0
Chip Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terryl James (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Shelby Montague (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Divine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Art Grisham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Deering (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tory Johnston (President) $0 $0 $0
Tawambi Settles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Stout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Cone (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jack Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Talley Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gale Isles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rashaad Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tara Wiese (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$729,287
Expenses
$871,282
Net Income
-$141,995
Net Assets
$2,239,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $675,231
92.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56,702
7.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,646
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,752
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $427,904
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,272,015
Total Liabilities $33,005
Net Assets $2,239,010
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Whatley (Executive Director) $78,752 $0 $0
Barrett Albritton (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Banks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Newton Law (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erich Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey White (Parlimentarian) $0 $0 $0
Chip Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terryl James (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Shelby Montague (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Divine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Art Grisham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Deering (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tory Johnston (President) $0 $0 $0
Tawambi Settles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Stout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elaine Swafford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Cone (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jack Bowen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ricky Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Brabec (Director) $0 $0 $0
Talley Carroll (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gale Iles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rashaad Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tara Wiese (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$531,954
Expenses
$735,595
Net Income
-$203,641
Net Assets
$2,083,857
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $467,108
87.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $59,546
11.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,300
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,062
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $330,751
45.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,099,200
Total Liabilities $15,343
Net Assets $2,083,857

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$597,894
Expenses
$673,969
Net Income
-$76,075
Net Assets
$2,441,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $539,596
90.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56,698
9.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,600
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,897
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $334,935
49.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,462,527
Total Liabilities $20,742
Net Assets $2,441,785

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$798,750
Expenses
$597,497
Net Income
$201,253
Net Assets
$2,258,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $694,689
87.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $45,120
5.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $58,941
7.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,880
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $293,136
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,273,954
Total Liabilities $15,882
Net Assets $2,258,072

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$966,998
Expenses
$514,847
Net Income
$452,151
Net Assets
$1,980,306
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $931,907
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30,958
3.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,133
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,664
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $229,857
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,996,499
Total Liabilities $16,193
Net Assets $1,980,306

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$549,987
Expenses
$493,727
Net Income
$56,260
Net Assets
$1,593,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $498,294
90.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32,859
6.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,077
1.7%
Sales of Assets $9,757
1.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,937
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $220,998
44.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,604,404
Total Liabilities $11,197
Net Assets $1,593,207

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$584,747
Expenses
$481,711
Net Income
$103,036
Net Assets
$1,482,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $536,108
91.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32,880
5.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,444
0.4%
Sales of Assets $13,315
2.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,984
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $210,762
43.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,494,215
Total Liabilities $12,188
Net Assets $1,482,027

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,600
Expenses
$494,612
Net Income
-$40,012
Net Assets
$1,264,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $406,983
89.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33,736
7.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,859
3.0%
Sales of Assets $22
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,006
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,965
44.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,281,893
Total Liabilities $17,718
Net Assets $1,264,175

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$532,788
Expenses
$529,088
Net Income
$3,700
Net Assets
$1,249,376
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $477,298
89.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,271
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,050
4.3%
Sales of Assets $4,169
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,023
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $252,243
47.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,260,399
Total Liabilities $11,023
Net Assets $1,249,376

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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