Chattanooga Design Studio

Organization Overview

Chattanooga Design Studio is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chattanooga Design Studio employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chattanooga Design Studio is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Chattanooga Design Studio generated $913.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $905.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE CHATTANOOGA DESIGN STUDIO IS TO ENHANCE CHATTANOOGA'S QUALITY OF LIFE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT, ADVOCATING FOR AND FACILITATING EXCELLENT URBAN DESIGN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CITY R & D: THE STUDIO CONTINUES TO CONVENE AND TO FACILITATE THE DESIGN OF A QUALITY PUBLIC REALM AND MAINTAINING A CRITICAL EYE ON THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPONENTS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. PROJECTS LIKE PATTEN PARKWAY, FRIST STREET STEPS, WALNUT PLAZA, 26TH STREET ALL IMPROVE PUBLIC SPACES IN OUR CITY. THESE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN DRIVEN BY CITIZENS INPUT AND HAVE TAKEN ENORMOUS CONMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION TO ACHIEVE.


CITY INSTITUTE: THE DESIGN STUDIO ENGAGES STUDENTS AND ACADEMIA THROUGH SEVERAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND ACADEMIC EXCHANGES WITH REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES. THE DESIGN STUDIO ALSO HOLDS REGULAR EVENTS SUCH AS THE FRIDAY FILM SERIES AND URBAN DESIGN FORUMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ORGANIZATION AND AREA LEADERS CONCERNING THE VALUE OF URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eric Myers
President
$106,523
Charita Allen
Treasurer
$0
Rick Wood
Chair
$0
Kelly Fitzgerald
Past Chair
$0
Johanna Heywood
Vice Chair
$0
Heidi Hefferlin
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $153,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$760,098
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$913,298
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $261
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $913,559

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Chattanooga Design Studio has recieved totaling $485,022.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS AND CIVIQ LECTURE SERIES 2021

$240,000
Benwood Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$220,000
Footprint Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$22
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