THE MISSION OF THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER IS TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE IN CHATTANOOGA THROUGH ART,EDUCATION,RESEARCH AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Reported officers (all unpaid)
No paid executives reported in 2023. THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER reported 18 unpaid officers and board members on its 990.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Revenue and expenses over time
THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What Arts, Culture & Humanities executives earn in Tennessee
THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable arts, culture & humanities organization in Tennessee earns a median of $64,980.
These are arts, culture & humanities sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 286 organizations across 286 filings (2021 – 2024).
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What are THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER reported $752k in total revenue and $613k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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