TY 2024 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The 200 plus members of The Chestnut Group are passionate about protecting the natural and historic landscapes of Middle Tennessee. Working with valued partners to host collaborative art events, a generous portion of the proceeds from the sale of original artwork is donated to those groups with the same vision of preserving fragile local environments, threatened habitats and protected natural areas. The Chestnuts and their partners represent a unique alliance with the artistic world. To date, The Chestnut Group has raised close to a half-million dollars for preservation partners through the sale of members work. The Chestnut Group provides learning and teaching resources for every artistic level: instructional sessions for beginning painters, member-mentors eager to share their knowledge and experience, and workshops led by accomplished plein air artists for those seeking development. As a trusted voice in the plein air community, The Chestnut Group serves as a conduit of artistic and
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 FOUR ART SHOWS WERE HELD IN 2024, WITH 45% OF THE OVERALL SALES TYPICALLY GOING TO SUPPORT THE PARTNERING NONPROFIT. ALL MIDDLE TENNESSEE RESIDENTS THAT ENJOY THESE SCENIC PLACES BENEFIT. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	43,323
29 THE CHESTNUT GROUP SPONSORED SEVERAL PAINTING WORKSHOPS. THE WORKSHOPS ARE TAUGHT PRO BONO BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND OPEN TO BOTH ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	141
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	43,464

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
JUDSON NEWBERN Vice President	2.00	0
BRIGITTE HUBBARD Executive Dir.	2.00	0
ELLEN BIBB President	20.00	0
SARAH CLINTON Treasurer	5.00	0
ASHLEIGH SUAREZ Secretary	3.00	0
DONNA BRUMBERGS Director	2.00	0
JEANNE PICKARD Chairman	2.00	0
SUZANNAH GREEN Director	2.00	0
ANGELA POWERS Chairman	2.00	0
ELIZABETH BROWN Chairman	2.00	0
ED ROUTON Foundation Mgr.	0	0
JESSICA LEWIS Chairman	0	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $758
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $277
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $426
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $937
Other Expenses.1	ARTIST PAYOUT $42202
Other Expenses.2	PARTNER PAYOUT $17568
Other Expenses.3	TAXES AND LICENSES $5054
Other Expenses.4	STORAGE $1992
Other Expenses.5	PAYMENT PROCESSING $1367
Other Expenses.6	SHOPIFY $526
Other Expenses.7	REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES $328
Other Expenses.8	FOOD $116
Other Expenses.9	BANK CHARGES AND FEES $71
Other Expenses.10	LIGHTING $62

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $758

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $277

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $426

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $937

Other Expenses.1

ARTIST PAYOUT $42202

Other Expenses.2

PARTNER PAYOUT $17568

Other Expenses.3

TAXES AND LICENSES $5054

Other Expenses.4

STORAGE $1992

Other Expenses.5

PAYMENT PROCESSING $1367

Other Expenses.6

SHOPIFY $526

Other Expenses.7

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES $328

Other Expenses.8

FOOD $116

Other Expenses.9

BANK CHARGES AND FEES $71

Other Expenses.10

LIGHTING $62

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	22,262
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	67,906
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	90,168

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-9,838
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	65,797
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	55,959

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	28,322
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	71,684
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	100,006