DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC
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Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority Inc is a community action agency focused on family services and child educational development, serving six rural Appalachian counties in East Tennessee: Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, and Sevier. With an operating budget of $19.6 million and total revenue of $28.3 million for the filing year 2024, the organization aims to assist families living in poverty by providing essential services that empower them to improve their lives. The agency does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit their website at http://www.douglascherokee.org.
Mission Statement
DOUGLAS-CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY, INC. IS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY SERVING SIX (6) RURAL APPALACHIAN COUNTIES EAST TENNESSEE-COCKE, GRAINGER, HAMBLEN, JEFFERSON, MONROE AND SEVIER. THE PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY IS TO HELP FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES. THE FOCUS OF THE AGENCY IS TO HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES.
Cause Areas
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Family services
Child educational development
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC’s budget?
In 2024, DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC reported an annual operating budget of around $19.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC support?
DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC supports work in Family services and Child educational development.
Where does DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC operate?
DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC is headquartered in MORRISTOWN, TN.
Who funded DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC recently?
In 2026, DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC received grants from UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLEINC, EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLEINC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC in 2024 exceeds $18 thousand.
What is DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC’s reliance on government grants?
DOUGLAS CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INC relied on government grants for more than 85% of their total revenue in 2024.
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