GREATER COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EIN: 580201875

COLUMBUS, GA

Total Revenue
$2,305,631
Total Expenses
$2,394,883
Total Assets
$2,648,100
Net Assets
$909,066
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1933
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
JOSEPH SANDERS
Phone
7063271566
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GREATER COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, founded in 1933, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO LEAD THE COLUMBUS REGION AS A CATALYST FOR GROWTH, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, BUSINESS STRENGTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE CHAMBER IS THE FIRST IN GEORGIA TO RECEIVE 5-STAR ACCREDITATION FROM THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $109,958
Program Service Revenue $2,097,722
Investment Income $16,660
Other Revenue $81,291
TOTAL REVENUE $2,305,631

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,153,111
Fundraising Expenses $275,108
Program Expenses $1,120,332
Other Expenses $1,241,772
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,394,883

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,305,631 $3,094,632 -0.3%
Expenses $2,394,883 $2,569,034 -0.1%
Net Income $-89,252 $525,598 -1.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
27
Employees
20
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$403,606
Total Directors
27
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MERETT ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI AUTEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN BERMUDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BLAIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BOYKIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH BRANNAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY CLOSE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CATHY COOK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIANNA EVOLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA EYSEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY GINN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENIECE GRANVILLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PACE HALTER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DERON HICKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY HOLLINGSWORTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG JENKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WES KELLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLIE KIRVEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERMAN LEWIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL LOPEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED MAGLIONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL SHAHID TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY TRIMBLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL TUSTINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WOOLFOLK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERALD MITCHELL PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$304,600 $0 $304,600
JOE SANDERS VP OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$99,006 $0 $99,006
BRIAN SILLITTO VP PARTNERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$119,889 $0 $119,889
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,305,631 $2,394,883 $2,648,100 $-89,252
2022 $3,094,632 $2,569,034 $2,983,642 $525,598
2021 $2,595,409 $2,181,069 $965,230 $414,340
2020 $2,386,056 $2,195,544 $554,619 $190,512
2019 $3,142,886 $2,976,599 $431,013 $166,287
2018 $2,958,615 $2,905,689 $445,857 $52,926
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