The mission of the organization is to increase access to locally grown foods, provide nutrition education, and inspire engagement in regional agriculture.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $54k $57k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Chattanooga Food Center equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $51k in 2023 to $54k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 14%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Chattanooga Food Center
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Chattanooga Food Center earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Chattanooga Food Center received $53,654 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Chattanooga Food Center compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Chattanooga Food Center falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Chattanooga Food Center equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are Chattanooga Food Center's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Chattanooga Food Center reported $304k in total revenue and $258k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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