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Northside Neighborhood House

EIN 62-0481801 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS NORTH OF THE RIVER

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
99
Volunteers
353
Highest pay
$107,949, ceo (end sept. 2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 IN 10 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED STUDENTS AT RED BANK ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, HIXSON ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, SODDY DAISY ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, AND SALE CREEK MIDDLE-HIGH. 416 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS WERE SERVED THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND NNH HAD 3,150 TOUCHPOINTS WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEACHERS RELATED TO STUDENT WELL-BEING. A KEY COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM IS INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND 703 REFERRALS WERE MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATORS FOR STUDENT OR FAMILY SUPPORT. COORDINATORS HOSTED 37 EVENTS FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH A TOTAL OF 4,749 ATTENDEES. 96% OF REGULAR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ATTENDEES WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE ON TIME AND 100% OF REGULARLY ENGAGED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED ON TIME.
  2. $948,946 spent. THE NNH STABILITY PROGRAM INCLUDES EMERGENCY DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS. NNH SERVED 654 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS WITH WITH 1,780 PEOPLE IN THOSE HOUSEHOLDS WITH RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE OR UTILITY SERVICES. 90% OF HOUSEHOLDS SERVED EARN LESS THAN $40,000 ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, OUR STABILITY PROGRAMMING SERVED 397 KIDS THROUGH OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOP AND SANTA'S WORKSHOP. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS WITH CLIENTS INCLUDE JOB SEARCH SUPPORT, BUDGETING, AND CONNECTION TO OTHER RESOURCES. FOLLOW UP CALLS WITH CLIENTS MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF CONNECTIVITY AND SUPPORT OUTSIDE OF FINANCIAL HELP GIVEN. IN ADDITION, NNH HOSTS COMPUTER CLASSES, RESUME BUILDING WORKSHOPS, COOKING CLASSES, AND GOOD TENANT WORKSHOPS FOR FIRST-TIME RENTERS OR THOSE LOOKING TO RENT AGAIN AND NEED TO REBUILD THEIR CREDIT.
  3. $1.4 million spent. THREE THRIFT STORES PROVIDE NEEDED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND OTHER ITEMS TO RESIDENTS AT A MINIMAL COST. THE THRIFT STORES HAD 115,339 TRANSACTIONS DURING THIS PERIOD. 603 CLIENTS WERE SERVED THROUGH VOUCHERS FOR FREE GOODS. COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR FREE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 1953.

    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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