Nonprofit · EIN 62-0156100
CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,297,000 | $11,301,485 | $995,515 | $30,433,463 | $6,087,286 | $24,346,177 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,306,463 | $10,030,921 | $3,275,542 | $31,410,741 | $8,060,079 | $23,350,662 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,870,260 | $9,342,874 | $3,527,386 | $27,590,795 | $7,515,675 | $20,075,120 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $9,805,281
- Investment income
- $189,903
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,301,816
- Other revenue
- $2,301,816
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $301,997
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,757,132
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,981,552
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $404,638
- Depreciation
- $1,639,876
- Program services (functional)
- $9,320,273
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,981,212
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,410,741
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,433,463
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,087,286
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,346,177
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,923,910
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,346,177
- Gross unrelated business income
- $189,903
- Gross receipts
- $14,351,494
- Employees
- 260
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1941
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MURRAY | COO/GENERAL MANAGER Key employee | 40 | $302,083 | $12,449 |
| BRUCE ETTER | DIRECTOR OF GOLF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $249,188 | $9,538 |
| JEFFREY HOLLISTER | DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,331 | $7,854 |
| BRAD TREWHITT | EXECUTIVE CHEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,509 | $6,277 |
| TROY FAIRLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,205 | $5,120 |
| MARK DEGLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRADSHAW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD HOLTZCLAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLEWELLAN BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KOPET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY DONNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MURRAY | COO/GENERAL MANAGER Key employee | 40 | $301,740 | $12,401 |
| BRUCE ETTER | DIRECTOR OF GOLF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $258,466 | $8,921 |
| JEFFREY HOLLISTER | DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,843 | $7,494 |
| TROY FAIRLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,714 | $4,961 |
| BRAD TREWHITT | EXECUTIVE CHEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,355 | $6,288 |
| CHRIS YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DEGLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRADSHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH SHARBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLEWELLAN BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KOPET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD HOLTZCLAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE HAREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MURRAY | COO/GENERAL MANAGER Key employee | 40 | $272,618 | $11,731 |
| BRUCE ETTER | DIRECTOR OF GOLF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $255,682 | $8,131 |
| JEFFREY HOLLISTER | DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,643 | $6,842 |
| TROY FAIRLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,479 | $5,619 |
| BRAD TREWHITT | EXECUTIVE CHEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,628 | $5,845 |
| CHRIS YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DEGLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRADSHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH SHARBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEXTER WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD HOLTZCLAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE HAREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1511 RIVERVIEW RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3198
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAD HOLTZCLAW, 1511 RIVERVIEW ROAD PO BOX 4049, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
- Signed the 990
- TAD HOLTZCLAW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (423) 266-6178
- Website
- WWW.CHATTANOOGAGCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHATTANOOGA'S MOST DESIRABLE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND SUSTAIN IT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB SERVES MANY MEMBERS AND ITS PURPOSE IS TO OWN, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PRIVATE CLUB FOR THE RECREATION, PLEASURE AND BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES. THE CLUB FACILITIES INCLUDE A RENOWNED GOLF COURSE, A CLUBHOUSE, FEATURING THREE FULL-SERVICE DINING ROOMS AND FIVE BANQUET ROOMS; A FAMILY ACTIVITIES CENTER, WHICH INCLUDES TWO SWIMMING POOLS, A FITNESS CENTER, LOCKER ROOMS, CHILDCARE FACILITIES, TENNIS COURTS; AND ADDITIONAL DINING OPTIONS.Expenses $9,320,273 · revenue $12,107,097
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-0156100
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1935
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,433,463
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,351,494
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $12,297,000 | $11,301,485 | $30,433,463 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $13,306,463 | $10,030,921 | $31,410,741 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $12,870,260 | $9,342,874 | $27,590,795 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $15,215,377 | $8,932,389 | $23,843,931 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-0156100).
Questions about CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
- What is the EIN of CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB is 62-0156100.
- Is CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1935.
- Are donations to CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TAD HOLTZCLAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $302,083 (MICHAEL MURRAY, COO/GENERAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does CHATTANOOGA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,297,000, expenses of $11,301,485 and total assets of $30,433,463 at year end.
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