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Hamilton County Coalition

EIN 26-2584597 · Chattanooga, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Facilitate safe healthy drug free communities through comprehensive strategies and community based collaborations both private and governmental primary target is young people.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
17
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$95,339, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $540,489 spent. Reduce opiod abuse and the number of opiod fatalities, as well as, mitigate the impact on crime victims through support multidisciplinary opiod response partnership that includes, at a minimum, law enforcement/first responders component. This program supports partnerships that focus, not only on law enforcement/first responder, but also on victim services and child welfare.
  2. $38,076 spent. Offer COVID-19 vaccinations events aimed at education, testing, tracing and vaccinations for eligible individuals and family members in the most high risked and underserved rural and urban areas in SE Tennessee with the lowest vaccination rates. Build infrastructure for education, testing, and vaccinations in workplaces, churches, community centers, outdoor festivals, etc.
  3. $47,640 spent. improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of eligible Low-Income Families and Non-Custodial Parents by connecting families with local healthcare or mental health providers. Increase family engagement and child connectedness. Improve formal and informal networks of family, friends, neighbors, and community agencies to help families develop meaningful connections to build economic security.
  4. $250,914 spent. Reduce stigma related to the increase of addition and increase in community support for policies that provide treatment and recovery services. Project approach includes establishment of evidenced based addiction recovery programs, as well as educational presentations for civic groups, faith based, and community leaders.
  5. $387,758 spent. Opiod Crisis: Worked throughout the Southeast Tennessee region to provide education, encourage treatment and prevention of dangers of opiod abuse. Provided training to law enforcement, firefighters and community on use of Naloxone to reverse overdose. Provide Naloxone upon completion of training.
  6. $145,299 spent. Establish and strengthen collaboration among Hamilton County's Anti-Drug organization in support of community efforts to prevent and reduce substance among youth. reduce substance abuse among youth in all of Hamilton County over time, among adults by addressing the issues in our community that increase risks of substance abuse.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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