Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Ellijay, GA
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-1341077
Organization Overview
Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Ellijay, GA. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2023, Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce Inc 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 12/2023, Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE A STRONG BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF THE COMMUNITY. TO BE THE LEADER IN MAKING GILMER COUNTY THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT, LIVE AND WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT & PROMOTION OF MEMBER BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS PROMOTION OF TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR GILMER COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Grimmer President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $115,087 |
Patrick Burnett Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lex Rainey Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Jones Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brett Cantrell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Hyatt Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $109,757 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,072,026 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,146 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,198,929 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $223,787 |
| Investment income | $5,136 |
| 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 | $2,427,852 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $84,928 |
| 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. | $115,087 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,540 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $511,299 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,507 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,648 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,230 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,353 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,124,758 |
| Office expenses | $34,979 |
| Information technology | $77,955 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $123,841 |
| Travel | $35,599 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,784 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,319 |
| Insurance | $13,684 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,351,075 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,211,407 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $158,496 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $427,743 |
| 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 | $195,578 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $255,343 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,250 |
| Total assets | $2,249,817 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,963 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $102,388 |
| 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 | $216,280 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $425,631 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $624,315 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,199,871 |
| 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 | $2,249,817 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce Inc has awarded $57,470 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN LEGION POST 82 PURPOSE: EVENT PROMOTION | $9,550 |
ELLIJAY BACON FEST PURPOSE: EVENT PROMOTION | $6,883 |
BRM JAZZ & WINE INC PURPOSE: EVENT PROMOTION | $7,500 |
FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: EVENT PROMOTION | $8,470 |
GILMER COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM PURPOSE: EVENT PROMOTION | $5,067 |
GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL PURPOSE: EVENT PROMOTION | $10,000 |