Chattanooga Mfg Assn
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What it says it does
AS THE PRINCIPLE ADVOCATE FOR MANUFACTURING CONCERNS, THE CRMA SUPPORTS EXPANSION AMONG EXISTING MANUFACTURERS AND THE ATTRACTION OF NEW MANUFACTURING COMPANIES TO THE AREA. THE CRMA IS COMMITTED TO HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS, SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. A TOP PRIORITY FOR THE CRMA IS TO WORK WITH EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A SKILLED WORKFORCE. THE CRMA PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN HUMAN RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, TAXES, LEADERSHIP, AND OTHER PERTINENT DISCIPLINES TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERSHIP. THE CRMA BELIEVES THAT TEAMWORK IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER COOPERATION.
- Income
- $121,004
- Spending
- $62,069
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $6,559, operation consultant thru 9/2023
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- THE CRMA MEMBERSHIP GATHERS ONCE PER YEAR FOR OUR ANNUAL MEETING. THIS FUNCTION BRINGS ALL OF THE MEMBERS TOGETHER TO COMMUNICATE THE EFFORTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER, AND EDUCATION THROUGH A NATIONAL SPEAKER.
- VARIOUS TRAINING SESSIONS THAT ARE CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR SUPPORT THE MEMBERS BY PROVIDING EXPERT RESOURCES AT LOW COST. THESE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED OF CHANGING TRENDS AND TO KEEP THEM COMPETITIVE IN THE MARKETPLACE. TRAINING IS CONDUCTED IN HUMAN RESOURCES, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, LEAN MANUFACTURING, SAFETY, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, BENEFITS, ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, AND LEGAL ISSUES.
- MEMBERS ARE SUPPORTED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION TO ASSIST THE GROWTH OF EXISTING MEMBERS AND RECRUITMENT OF NEW BUSINESS TO THE REGION. THE CRMA WORKS WITH PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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