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The Chattanooga Public Library Foundation

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Libraries (B71I) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$179k (2023)

Expenses
$259k (2023)

Total Assets
$72.1k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$35.7k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$178,962
Expenses
$259,126
Net Income
-$80,164
Net Assets
$36,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,276
67.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,135
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55,153
30.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,093
Total Liabilities $35,727
Net Assets $36,366
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margaret Sanders (Director) $0 $0
Alexis Willis (Director) $0 $0
Caroline Walker (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Law (Director) $0 $0
Erika Roberts (Director) $0 $0
Nicole Watson (Director) $0 $0
Tiffany Coleman (Director) $0 $0
Randi Franklin (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Kramer (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Leath (Director) $0 $0
Bill Wilkerson (Director) $0 $0
Martha Crampton (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$249,815
Expenses
$230,000
Net Income
$19,815
Net Assets
$116,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,806
75.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,832
4.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $49,174
19.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,184
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $160,347
Total Liabilities $43,817
Net Assets $116,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Meg Beene (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alex Hooper (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Dunham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Niki Phillips Cooke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kramer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Leath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Sanders (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanner Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Law (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erika Roberts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexis Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,887
Expenses
$103,284
Net Income
$11,603
Net Assets
$95,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,420
57.8%
Program Services $48,005
41.8%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,349
Total Liabilities $1,981
Net Assets $95,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Anne Najjar (Chair) $0 $0
Meg Beene (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Alexander Hooper (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sush Shanta (Director) $0 $0
Margaret Sanders (Director) $0 $0
Alexis Willis (Director) $0 $0
Caroline Walker (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Law (Director) $0 $0
Gina Dhanani (Director) $0 $0
Donnie Bryson (Director) $0 $0
Erika Roberts (Director) $0 $0
Nicole Watson (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,480
Expenses
$94,715
Net Income
-$59,235
Net Assets
$83,906
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,780
67.0%
Program Services $11,333
31.9%
Investment Income $27
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,406
Total Liabilities $5,500
Net Assets $83,906
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Anne Najjar (Chair) $0 $0
Meg Beene (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Alexander Hooper (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elisabeth O'neil (Secretary) $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Council Member) $0 $0
Shush Shanta (Council Member) $0 $0
Carlos Hampton (Council Member) $0 $0
Leslie Champion (Council Member) $0 $0
Margaret Sanders (Council Member) $0 $0
Micheal Henry (Council Member) $0 $0
Charissa Hubbard (Council Member) $0 $0
Alexis Willis (Council Member) $0 $0
Caroline Walker (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,790
Expenses
$97,394
Net Income
$22,396
Net Assets
$143,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,486
17.1%
Program Services $88,527
73.9%
Investment Income $128
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $189
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,141
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Brooks (Chair) $0 $0
Anne Najjar (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elisabeth O'neil (Secretary) $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Book Sale Chair) $0 $0
Margaret Beane (Council Member) $0 $0
Leslie Champion (Council Member) $0 $0
Margaret Sanders (Council Member) $0 $0
Michael Henry (Council Member) $0 $0
Charissa Hubbard (Council Member) $0 $0
Rachel Shannon (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,718
Expenses
$132,770
Net Income
-$17,052
Net Assets
$120,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,975
32.0%
Program Services $71,457
61.8%
Investment Income $117
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $250
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,745
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $120,745
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rachel Shannon (Council Member) $0 $0
Jeannie Beard (Secretary) $0 $0
Sharon Brooks (Chair/Treasurer) $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Council Member) $0 $0
Demetria Patton (Council Member) $0 $0
Wayne Gay (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Sylvia Green (Council Member) $0 $0
Anne Najjar (Council Member) $0 $0
Leslie Russell (Council Member) $0 $0
Libby O'neal (Council Member) $0 $0
Charissa Hubbard (Council Member) $0 $0
Michael Henry (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,691
Expenses
$128,023
Net Income
-$27,332
Net Assets
$137,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,139
18.0%
Program Services $74,485
74.0%
Investment Income $162
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,797
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $137,797
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Sunquist (Executive Chair) $0 $0
Florence Ashby (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Hockert (Secretary) $0 $0
Sharon Brooks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Council Member) $0 $0
June Cooper (Council Member) $0 $0
Wayne Gay (Council Member) $0 $0
Sylvia Green (Council Member) $0 $0
Lucky Ramsey (Council Member) $0 $0
Joel Susman (Council Member) $0 $0
Rachel Hunt (Council Member) $0 $0
Caroline Vonkessler (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$191,572
Expenses
$257,173
Net Income
-$65,601
Net Assets
$165,129
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,080
59.5%
Program Services $69,500
36.3%
Investment Income $180
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,129
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $165,129
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Sunquist (Executive Chair) $0 $0
Florence Ashby (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Hockert (Secretary) $0 $0
Sharon Brooks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Council Member) $0 $0
June Cooper (Council Member) $0 $0
Wayne Gay (Council Member) $0 $0
Sylvia Green (Council Member) $0 $0
Lucky Ramsey (Council Member) $0 $0
Joel Susman (Council Member) $0 $0
Rachel Hunt (Council Member) $0 $0
Caroline Vonkessler (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$155,309
Expenses
$112,932
Net Income
$42,377
Net Assets
$230,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,237
74.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $151
0.1%
Net Fundraising $34,099
22.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $230,730
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $230,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Sunquist (Executive Chair) $0 $0
Sandra Hawes (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Hockert (Secretary) $0 $0
Sharon Brooks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Council Member) $0 $0
Florence Ashby (Council Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Brice (Council Member) $0 $0
Gene Harris (Council Member) $0 $0
Karen Gamble (Council Member) $0 $0
Marlene Payne (Council Member) $0 $0
Rachel Hunt (Council Member) $0 $0
Barbara Baker (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,617
Expenses
$176,125
Net Income
$45,492
Net Assets
$188,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,585
80.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,032
19.9%
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 $13,292
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,353
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $188,353
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Sunquist (Executive Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Hawes (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hockert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Brooks (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Adkins (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Florence Ashby (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Brice (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
June Cooper (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Gene Harris (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Gamble (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Marlene Payne (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Hunt (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Baker (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Norton (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Susman (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Sylvia Greene (Council Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,360
Expenses
$83,144
Net Income
$54,216
Net Assets
$142,861
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,030
44.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $62,111
45.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,861
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $142,861
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Adkins (Executive Chair) $0 $0
Carol Ballard (Vice President) $0 $0
Betty Williams (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephen Keown (Treasurer) $0 $0
William Sundquist (Council Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hawes (Council Member) $0 $0
Chris Hockert (Council Member) $0 $0
Florence Ashby (Council Member) $0 $0
Jeanne Brice (Council Member) $0 $0
June Cooper (Council Member) $0 $0
Cathy Norton (Council Member) $0 $0
Gene Harris (Council Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,883
Expenses
$118,753
Net Income
-$25,870
Net Assets
$88,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,731
22.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $56,816
61.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,645
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $88,645

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$103,645
Expenses
$183,728
Net Income
-$80,083
Net Assets
$114,515
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,630
59.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,194
28.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,515
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,515

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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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