Greater Columbus Chamber Of Commerce, operating under the name Columbus Chamber, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Columbus Chamber employed 77 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Chamber is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Columbus Chamber generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCING A THRIVING CENTRAL OHIO COMMMUNITY BY SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR ALL BUSINESSES TO GROW AND FLOURISH. OUR MISSION PILLARS ARE CONNECTIONS, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, STRATEGIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AND TALENT/WORKFORCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - INITIATES PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGHTENING OF THE GREATER COLUMBUS ECONOMY WHICH INCLUDES INITIATIVES IN TRADE AND TRANPORTATION, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY, AND SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS.
EDUCATION - STIMULATES EDUCATION EXCELLENCE; ENGOURAGES DISCUSSION AND DEBATE OF EDUCATIONAL ISSUES BETWEEN BUSINESSES, EDUCATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND ENSURES THAT PUBLIC EDUCATION IS A PREDOMINANT PUBLIC CONCERN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Don Deperro President & | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $381,806 |
Darci Congrove Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Ruscilli Chair Elect | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Demidovich Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Nolan Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kl Allen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $608,166 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $608,166 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,942,513 |
Investment income | $24,532 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,591,269 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $331,806 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,766,811 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,433 |
Other employee benefits | $30,784 |
Payroll taxes | $138,317 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,115 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,898 |
Office expenses | $41,277 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $137,889 |
Travel | $48,685 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $166,361 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,354 |
Insurance | $20,728 |
All other expenses | $5,852 |
Total functional expenses | $3,183,814 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $956,722 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $141,409 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $629,901 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,263 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,525 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,394,452 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $481,457 |
Total assets | $3,731,729 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $191,788 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,109,948 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $692,541 |
Total liabilities | $1,994,277 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,737,452 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,731,729 |