Sequoyah Community Spirit Fund is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sequoyah Community Spirit Fund 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 12/2022, Sequoyah Community Spirit Fund generated $95.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH - HELPING NEEDY FAMILIES WITH NECESSITIES, SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING AND UTILITIES (HEAT, GAS, ELECTRIC, WATER)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO NEEDY FAMILIES WHO BELONG TO THE SODDY DAISY HEADSTART PROGRAM: SPONSORED A BOOK DRIVE FOR CHILDREN FOR SUMMER READING, ORGANIZED EASTER AND CHRISTMAS PARTIES WITH GIFTS FOR CHILDREN, SUPPLIED THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR 20 FAMILIES, SUPPLIED CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO FAMILIES OF HEADSTART CHILDREN.
PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VARIOUS FORMS SUCH AS RENT, CLOTHING, FOOD, AND PERSONAL NEEDS WHICH WERE BROUGHT ABOUT BY FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS SUCH AS JOB LOSS OR DISABILITY. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A MEDICAL HARDSHIP WHICH CREATED A FINANCIAL STRAIN. EXAMPLE: CHILD IN HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER CITY AND FAMILY STAYING WITH THE CHILD AWAY FROM THEIR HOME DURING THE CHILD'S TREATMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gay Henson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vicky Goldsmith Secretary/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gwen Bertram Internal Auditor | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Parker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,948 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $97,164 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,757 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100,112 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $24 |
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 | -$4,196 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $95,940 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50,806 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,635 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,019 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $69,259 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,784 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $576 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $124,360 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,360 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $124,360 |