Public charity · Chattanooga
Cha Charitable Benefit Corporation
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $934,907 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $75,000 to $859,907.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $934,907
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $75,000 to $859,907 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $467,453, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Renovation of james a. Henry school hub”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $934,907
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $935K | $935K | 2 |
| 2024 | $75K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Elizabeth F MccrightPresident
- Naveed MinhasVice president
- Joe KellySecretary
- Curtis LokeyTreasurer
- Jim LevineDirector
- Edna VarnerDirector
- Carl HendersonDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Start-up costs (1 grant)
- Renovation of james a. Henry school hub (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Renovation of james a. Henry school hub | $860K |
| Invest Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Start-up costs | $75K |
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