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Chattanooga C a R E S Inc

EIN 62-1325543 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, COMPASSIONATE, AND HIGH QUALITY CARE THROUGH ADVANCING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND PERSON-CENTERED BEST PRACTICES. LEADING THE WAY IN CARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV FOR THIRTY THREE YEARS, CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE HAS EXPANDED TO BECOME A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER TO HELP ALL PEOPLE FIGHT ALL ILLNESSES. CEMPA PROVIDES TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HEALTH DISPARITIES WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY AND INFECTIONS DISEASE CARE.

Income
$60.9 million
Spending
$52.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
124
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$414,998, chief medical officer

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $41.0 million spent. CLINIC SERVICES: WITH A FOCUS IN PRIMARY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE CARE, THE CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING PRIMARY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE CARE, NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LABORATORY SERVICES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE FOR PREVENTATIVE CARE. (Expenses $ 788,066 including grants of $) EDUCATION SERVICES: PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH SERVICES PARTNERS WITH OVER SIXTY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TESTING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO CHAMPION HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN OUR COMMUNITY. SYRINGE TRADE & EDUCATION (PART OF PREVENTION) IS A HARM REDUCTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INJECTION DRUG USERS DEVELOPED BY CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE. STEP TN IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF HIV, HCV, AND OTHER BLODDBORNE INFECTIONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SAFE DISPOSAL OF NEEDLES AND SYRINGES.
  2. $2.3 million spent. CLIENT SERVICES: SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATES A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT ENCOMPASSES SOCIAL SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN OBTAINING AN OPTIMUM OF CARE. THIS CAN BE DONE BY PROVIDING, COORDINATING, AND ASSURING SOCIAL SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN MAINTAINING THEIR PRESPECTIVE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING.
  3. $971,062 spent. DENATAL SERVICES: CEMPA DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND TREATMENT IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY AND RELAXED SETTING. (Expenses $ 788,066 including grants of $) EDUCATION SERVICES: PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH SERVICES PARTNERS WITH OVER SIXTY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TESTING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO CHAMPION HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN OUR COMMUNITY. SYRINGE TRADE & EDUCATION (PART OF PREVENTION) IS A HARM REDUCTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INJECTION DRUG USERS DEVELOPED BY CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE. STEP TN IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF HIV, HCV, AND OTHER BLODDBORNE INFECTIONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SAFE DISPOSAL OF NEEDLES AND SYRINGES.
  4. $788,066 spent. EDUCATION SERVICES: PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH SERVICES PARTNERS WITH OVER SIXTY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TESTING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO CHAMPION HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN OUR COMMUNITY. SYRINGE TRADE & EDUCATION (PART OF PREVENTION) IS A HARM REDUCTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INJECTION DRUG USERS DEVELOPED BY CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE. STEP TN IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF HIV, HCV, AND OTHER BLODDBORNE INFECTIONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SAFE DISPOSAL OF NEEDLES AND SYRINGES.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 1988.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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