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Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High

Provide educational services to children from ninth to twelfth grade

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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has been a premier charter school in the city of Chattanooga since 2011.

Founded
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Provide educational services to children from ninth to twelfth grade

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 32.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.9% of total expenses ($439,336 of $2,103,437).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is a registered education nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 861707411. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861707411. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has been a premier charter school in the city of Chattanooga since 2011. Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861707411, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Marcia G••••••
Fiscal Officer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High

What is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chattanooga, United States. Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has been a premier charter school in the city of Chattanooga since 2011.
When was Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High founded?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High was founded in 2022.
Who leads Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
Marcia Griffin serves as Fiscal Officer.
Where is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High located?
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, United States.
What is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High trustworthy?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High's registration number?
IRS EIN: 861707411.
What is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High's website?
http://www.chattanoogacharter.com