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Charles Wood

President/CEO · Chattanooga Chamber Foundation

President/CEO at Chattanooga Chamber Foundation. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 7 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Ambiguous identity This name matches 35 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
7
Roles reported
7
Reported compensation
$282K
Others who share this name
35

Who this is

Profile

Everything on the left is verified from the IRS filings. The biography on the right is compiled from public web sources and grounded to that filed record.

✓ Verified from filings
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Reported as President/CEO of Chattanooga Chamber Foundation, based in Chattanooga, TN.
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Received $282K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Also listed as President and CEO of Greater Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce — $53K.
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Also listed as Trustee of Thrive Regional Partnership INC, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Charles A. Wood is an American planetary geologist and Senior Scientist Emeritus at the Planetary Science Institute, who also holds the role of Principal Investigator at Wheeling University (formerly Wheeling Jesuit University).

He is known for his extensive research on the Moon and Titan, and his contributions to science education. Wood previously served as Executive Director at Wheeling University's Center for Educational Technologies, where he developed realistic simulations for STEM problem-solving.

His career reflects a deep commitment to planetary science and fostering scientific literacy. He is also an author, currently working on an atlas of the Moon and an autobiography.

Compiled from public web sources (3 cited), grounded to the filed record.

Track record

Career & tenure

Real tenure, career, and education — from public web sources, what you need to vet a founder or leader beyond the filing window.

Tenure here
2004
Education
  • Brown University · Ph.D., Planetary Geology1979
  • University of Arizona · M.S., Geophysics
  • University of Arizona · B.S., Astronomy

Affiliations

Organizations

Linked as the same person by IRS Schedule R, a shared officer mailing address, or shared fellow board members.

Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau INC Board Member · $12.8M revenue · Chattanooga, TNTO PROMOTE TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS IN THE LOCAL CHATTANOOGA AREAFiled FY2025, FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Chattanooga Chamber Foundation President/CEO · $10.4M revenue · Chattanooga, TNEDUCATION REGARDING MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND INCREASE THE QUANTITY OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.pay $163K → $228KFiled FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$228Kreported comp
Thrive Regional Partnership INC Trustee · $678K revenue · Chattanooga, TNTO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN A VISION FOR RESPONSIBLE AND INSPIRED GROWTH FOR THE NEXT FOUR DECADES. THROUGH COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION,…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
The Enterprise Center INC Board Member · $6.5M revenue · Chattanooga, TNTHE ENTERPRISE CENTER UNITES PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY, TO BUILD AN ADVANCED AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Greater Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO · $1.9M revenue · Chattanooga, TNTo champion our member businesses and promote regional economic development.Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$53Kreported comp
The Rivercity Company Director · $2.2M revenue · Chattanooga, TNTHE RIVERCITY COMPANY'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE CHATTANOOGA CITY AND HAMILTON COUNTY GOVERNMENTS BY PROMOTING AND MANAGING THE…Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Building & Construction Workforce Center Director · $285K revenue · Chattanooga, TNTHE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR THE OPERATION OF A TRADE SCHOOL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BUILDING AND…Filed FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Charles Wood

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Charles Wood 3 organizations · Alameda, CA, Santa Clara, UTAmerican Radio Association Vacation Plan 1000
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Charles Wood 3 organizations · Prince Frederick, MD, La Plata, MD…United Way of Calvert County
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Charles Wood 2 organizations · Carmichael, CABenevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
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Charles Wood 2 organizations · University Pl, WA, Tacoma, WAFree & Accepted Masons of Washington
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Monroe, LABarak Shriners
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Lamar, MOMorehead Cemetery Association
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Nashville, TNTennessee Economic Development Council
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Boys Town, NENebraska Coalition for Life Saving Cures
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Altadena, CAPasadena Cemetery Association
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Natchitoches, LACasa of Central Louisiana INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Nederland, COCarousel of Happiness INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Port Orchard, WACommunity and Family Services Foundation
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Sarasota, FLCompeer of the Gulf Coast INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Lk Junaluska, NCJunaluska Community Volunteer Fire Dept INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Bakersfield, CABakersville Lodge No 266 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Blue Bell, PAStony Creek Anglers
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Albuquerque, NMThe Albuquerque Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Valley Center, CASouthern California Tribal Chairmens Association
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Chattanooga, TNChattanooga Technology Council INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Frisco, TXFrisco Tx Elks 2890
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Charles Wood 1 organization · New Rochelle, NYAaib Boxers Assistance Corporation
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Lakebay, WAKinship Community
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Frisco, TXNorth Texas State Soccer Association INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Gulfport, MSEducational Support Organization INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Nashville, TNTennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Alamogordo, NMSouthern New Mexico Wellness Alliance
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Rochester, NYWarren-Hamilton Housing Development
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Braintree, MAMassachusetts Electrical Contractors Association INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Wheeling, WVWheeling Jesuit University INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Carlisle, PACarlisle Cap Flying Club INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · American Fork, UTOdyssey Charter School
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Nashville, TNTennessee Economic Partnership INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Lake Wylie, SCLake Wylie Chamber of Commerce INC
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Stevensville, MIAmerican Legion-Post 568
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Charles Wood 1 organization · Houston, TXDawn Mountain

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Serves alongside

Other officers, directors & key employees at this person's organizations, by latest reported compensation.

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Chief Executive Officer · FY2025
$342K
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Past President · FY2020
$301K
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President/CEO · FY2022
$246K
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President · FY2023
$240K
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COO & Interim CEO · FY2025
$238K
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Chief Development Officer · FY2025
$194K
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Chief Marketing Officer · FY2025
$190K
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Chief Sports Officer · FY2024
$176K
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Executive Director (2.0) · FY2024
$171K
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Former President · FY2019
$168K
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Finance Director · FY2021
$163K
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Past President/Chief Executive Officer · FY2024
$145K

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Public data from IRS Form 990 e-file & the Business Master File. Individuals appear here because they were named as an officer, director, or key employee on a nonprofit's Form 990; people are grouped by name plus corroborating evidence (Schedule R, shared address, shared board members). · philanthropy.org