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Ochs Center For Metropolitan Studies

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1963
  • EIN: 62-0671772

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$294k (2023)

Expenses
$200k (2023)

Total Assets
$121k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
$294,392
Expenses
$199,910
Net Income
$94,482
Net Assets
$121,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300
0.1%
Program Services $294,092
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,372
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $121,372
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeannine Grogg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Lightfoot (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Wygal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tara Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hal Baker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Pitts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Henry Schulson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith White (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Tanner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dave Buck (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$157,612
Expenses
$154,572
Net Income
$3,040
Net Assets
$26,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $157,612
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,890
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,890
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeannine Grogg (Chair) $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0
Donna Mcconnico (Secretary) $0 $0
Ben Wygal (Board Member) $0 $0
Edna Varner (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Tanner (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Catanzaro (Board Member) $0 $0
Hal Baker (Board Member) $0 $0
Ben Pitts (Board Member) $0 $0
Dave Buck (Board Member) $0 $0
Brent Goldberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Erskine Olgesby (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 14, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$90,471
Expenses
$79,503
Net Income
$10,968
Net Assets
$23,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,014
1.1%
Program Services $89,457
98.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,520
Total Liabilities $7,670
Net Assets $23,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeannine Grogg (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donna Mc Connico (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ben Wygal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Tanner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Catanzaro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hal Baker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Pitts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Buck (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Goldberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erskine Oglesby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,656
Expenses
$13,243
Net Income
$413
Net Assets
$12,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,656
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,882
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeannine Grogg (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donna Mc Connico (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ben Wygal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Tanner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Catanzaro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hal Baker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Pitts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Buck (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Goldberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erskine Oglesby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 1, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,800
Expenses
$3,651
Net Income
$12,149
Net Assets
$12,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,800
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,469
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,469

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$80
Expenses
$445
Net Income
-$365
Net Assets
$320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $320

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$1,274
Net Income
-$1,274
Net Assets
$685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $685
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $685

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$648
Net Income
-$648
Net Assets
$1,959
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,959
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,959
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Pitts (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Alday (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donna Mcconnico (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elder Witt Wellborn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erskine Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nancy Watts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Avery Jerald Ainsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Wygal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Carmichael (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Tanner (Interim Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 28, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$24,517
Expenses
$29,969
Net Income
-$54,486
Net Assets
$2,607
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,850
Program Services $9,097
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$38,464
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,217
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,607
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,607
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Pitts (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Alday (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donna Mcconnico (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elder Witt Wellborn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erskine Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nancy Watts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Avery Jerald Ainsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Wygal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Carmichael (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Tanner (Interim Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 27, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,998
Expenses
$195,100
Net Income
-$57,102
Net Assets
$57,093
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,525
67.0%
Program Services $31,292
22.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,181
10.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,437
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,895
Total Liabilities $1,802
Net Assets $57,093
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Mary Poston Tanner (Interim Executive Director) $50,071 $0 $0
Ben Pitts (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Alday (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzy Anthony (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donna Mcconnico (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Elder Witt Wellborn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erskine Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nancy Watts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Steven Coulter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Avery Jerald Ainsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Wygal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Carmichael (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 30, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,249
Expenses
$297,325
Net Income
-$239,076
Net Assets
$114,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,188
65.6%
Program Services $20,030
34.4%
Investment Income $31
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,277
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,027
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,242
Total Liabilities $1,047
Net Assets $114,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ben Pitts (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Alday (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brent Goldberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donna Mcconnico (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nancy Watts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elder Witt Wellborn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edna Varner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erskine Oglesby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Steven Coulter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Avery Jerald Ainsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ben Wygal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Cantenzaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Richardson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Carmichael (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,558
Expenses
$479,461
Net Income
-$224,903
Net Assets
$353,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,572
19.5%
Program Services $183,520
72.1%
Investment Income $21,466
8.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,601
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $161,004
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $355,187
Total Liabilities $1,916
Net Assets $353,271

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$635,149
Expenses
$626,960
Net Income
$8,189
Net Assets
$578,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,288
21.5%
Program Services $495,559
78.0%
Investment Income $3,302
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,329
23.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $202,758
32.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $578,494
Total Liabilities $320
Net Assets $578,174

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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