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Chattanooga Society of Model Engineers Inc

EIN 75-3091119 • 501(c)3 • Dunlap, TN

Profile

To educate about railroad operation and safety

PO Box 642Dunlap, TN 37327
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

94th percentile

71%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

88th percentile

43%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

673%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,493,432

Up $446,234 (+43%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$1,493,432

Up $446,234 (+43%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$150,743

Up $131,249 (+673%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$44,251

Up $6,408 (+17%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$106,492

Up $124,841 (+680%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2022: $53,927Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $53,9272022Assets 2023: $1,061,023Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,061,0232023Assets 2024: $1,047,198Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,047,1982024Assets 2025: $1,493,432Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $1,493,4322025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,493,432
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,493,432
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $25,866Expenses 2022: $36,939Net Income 2022: -$11,0732022Revenue 2023: $1,029,004Expenses 2023: $21,908Net Income 2023: $1,007,0962023Revenue 2024: $19,494Expenses 2024: $37,843Net Income 2024: -$18,3492024Revenue 2025: $150,743Expenses 2025: $44,251Net Income 2025: $106,4922025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$150,743
Expenses$44,251
Net Income$106,492
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,493,432
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,493,432
Revenue
$150,743
Expenses
$44,251
Net income
$106,492
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$0.15$0.04$0.11
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.00$1.05$0.02$0.04$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.00$1.06$1.03$0.02$1.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.03$0.04$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 25, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$150,743
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate about railroad operation and safety

To educate railroad operation and safety

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,005,167$1,301,412▲ $296,245
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$1,005,167$1,005,167→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$42,031$488,265▲ $446,234
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$151,823-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$42,031$40,197▼ $1,834
Total Assets$1,047,198$1,493,432▲ $446,234
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,047,198$1,493,432▲ $446,234
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,047,198$1,493,432▲ $446,234
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve WassellPresident
Glenn WilliamsVice President
Dale KingSecretary
Allison Mattox-kingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$149,400
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,343
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$140,000
Change in Net Assets
$106,492
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$44,251
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses---$24,000
Office Expenses---$20,251
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$44,251
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 11B

“PAPER COPY REVIEW”

Part VI Line 19

“All listed on the website”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chattanooga Society of Model Engineers Inc
EIN
75-3091119
In Care Of
% ALLISON MATTOX-KING
Phone
7046481558
Address
PO BOX 642, Dunlap, TN 37327

Signing Officer

Name
Allison Mattox-king
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7046481558
Signed
2026-03-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Allison Mattoxking
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Holston Tax Service
Address
8200 ASHEVILLE HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924
Preparer
Ronald a Hees
Phone
8659331040
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