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Bessie Smith Cultural Center African American Museum &
Arts & Culture · Chattanooga, Tennessee
200 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403-4100
EIN: 621247459· Founded: Jan 1988· 38 years active· Filing Year: 2023
Annual Revenue
$729K
Total Expenses
$726K
Total Assets
$663K
Program Spending
16%
of expenses go to programs
Compensation & Payroll
Total Officer Compensation
$102K
14.1% of total expenses
All officers, directors, and key employees combined
Other Salaries & Wages
$149K
Total Payroll
$251K
35% of total expenses
Where the Money Goes
16%
Programs: 16%
Payroll: 35%
Other overhead: 84%
Program Revenue$119K (16%)
Total Expenses$726K (100%)
Payroll$251K (35%)
Overhead (non-program)84%
Trust Score Breakdown
Program Spending Ratio
16% of expenses go to programs
Revenue & Stability
$729K annual revenue
Executive Compensation
$102K total officer comp (14.1% of expenses)
Filing Recency
Most recent filing: 2023
Asset Strength
$663K in assets
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Compare these organizations →Data from IRS Form 990 filing (2023). Trust scores are calculated from public financial data and do not constitute endorsement or investment advice.