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Chattanooga Fc Foundation

EIN 47-3508771 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHATTANOOGA FC FOUNDATION IS AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, SOCIAL SKILLS AND TEAM BUILDING OF ITS YOUTH THROUGH THE POWERFUL AVENUE OF SOCCER.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
23

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE FOUNDATION USED CHATTANOOGA SPORTS MINISTRIES AND OPERATION GET ACTIVE PROGRAMS IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS TO LEAD YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN ECONOMICALLY OR CULTURALLY CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS BY FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH SOCCER. THIS UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE WAY OF INVESTING IN CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT INSTIGATED SOCIAL CHANGE AND HELPED BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. IN 2018, THE FOUNDATION WORKED WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN 26 SCHOOLS, 10 REC CENTERS AND 4 NEIGHBORHOODS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MANAGED HIGHLAND PARK COMMONS WHICH PROVIDED A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE THAN A THOUSAND PEOPLE FROM 24 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO COME TOGETHER AND BUILD COMMUNITY BY PLAYING SOCCER. THE FOUNDATION USED CHATTANOOGA SPORTS MINISTRIES AND OPERATION GET ACTIVE PROGRAMS IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS TO LEAD YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN ECONOMICALLY OR CULTURALLY CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS BY FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH SOCCER. THIS UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE WAY OF INVESTING IN CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT INSTIGATED SOCIAL CHANGE AND HELPED BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. IN 2018, THE FOUNDATION WORKED WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN 26 SCHOOLS, 10 REC CENTERS AND 4 NEIGHBORHOODS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MANAGED HIGHLAND PARK COMMONS WHICH PROVIDED A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE THAN A THOUSAND PEOPLE FROM 24 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO COME TOGETHER AND BUILD COMMUNITY BY PLAYING SOCCER.
  2. CHATTANOOGA FC FOUNDATION IS AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, SOCIAL SKILLS AND TEAM BUILDING OF ITS YOUTH THROUGH THE POWERFUL AVENUE OF SOCCER.
  3. CHATTANOOGA FC FOUNDATION IS AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, SOCIAL SKILLS AND TEAM BUILDING OF ITS YOUTH THROUGH THE POWERFUL AVENUE OF SOCCER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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