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 12/2023, Chattanooga Design Studio employed 12 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 12/2023, Chattanooga Design Studio generated $666.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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
$112,739
Andrea Hardaway
Director
$0
Heidi Hefferlin
Vice Chair
$0
Johanna Heywood
Chair
$0
Cihan Johnson
Director
$0
Jeff Pfitzer
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$57,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$609,833
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$666,833
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,608
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,775
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $666,666

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