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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2025 Expires: May 2027

Northside Neighborhood House

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

211 Minor Street
Chattanooga, TN, 37405

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Northside Neighborhood House meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To promote the independence of residents north of the river by providing a hand up through education and assistance."

Year, State Incorporated:
1924, TN

Northside Neighborhood House is striving to create a thriving community by providing essential services, fostering education, and promoting economic stability. Through our programs and services, we aim to: Support Basic Needs: Assist individuals and families in meeting their fundamental needs, such as housing, food, and utilities. Promote Education: Offer educational opportunities for all age including youth development programs, such as our CommUNITY Schools, and adult literacy through empowerment classes. Enhance Community Well Being: Organize community events, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships to strengthen social connections and address neighborhood challenges. By working together, we can build a stronger, more resilient North Chattanooga.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Northside Neighborhood House's program expenses were:

Thrift Shop $1,320,161
Education $1,108,883
Direct Assistance $1,076,775
Total Program Expenses $3,505,819

Chief Executive
John Cropp

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
29

Paid Staff Size
76

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 4.80%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Northside Neighborhood House's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Sales to Public $1,958,279
Contributions $1,222,198
Fundraising $507,596
United Way $328,193
Investment Return $253,409
Federal and State Grants $55,000
Rental Income $1,306
Total Income $4,325,981

Programs: 92% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 3%

Total Income $4,325,981
Total expenses: $3,819,786
  Program expenses $3,505,819
  Fundraising expenses $195,463
  Administrative expenses $118,504
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $506,195
Beginning Net Assets $2,397,182
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,903,377
Total Liabilities $427,259
Total Assets $3,330,636

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