Abilene Chamber of Commerce
The mission of Abilene Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economy and quality of life in Abilene, Texas by providing services to local businesses, educational opportunities, promoting Abilene as a travel destination, and promoting cultural activities and organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$135K
-55.7% YoY
Grant Count
11
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-47.6% YoY
About Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
Abilene Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization, based in ABILENE, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $67K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,775,922 | $4,889,350 | $3,685,650 |
| Revenue | $5,841,999 | $6,161,492 | $5,393,108 |
| Expenses | $5,677,615 | $5,976,329 | $5,692,137 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $66,752 | $23,579 | $-2,316 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grace Museum ($26,413), Center for Contemporary Art ($24,388), Abilene Philharmonic Assoc ($22,262).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Contemporary Art Abilene, TX | Operation support | $24,388 |
| Grace Museum Abilene, TX | Exhibit Support | $26,413 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Assoc Abilene, TX | Education program & guest artist | $22,262 |
| National Center for Illustrated Lit Abilene, TX | Exhibit and operational support | $16,263 |
| Abilene Independent School District Abilene, TX | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Historic Paramount Theatre Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $6,000 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Educational Support | $6,000 |
| Abilene Ballet Theatre Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $6,000 |
| Abilene Zoological Society Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Abilene Community Theatre Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Peters | President and CEO | 23 | $284,329 |
| Lynn Barnett | President ACAC | 40 | $142,634 |
| Roberto Lopez | Vice President ACVB | 40 | $140,791 |
| James G Bridwell | VP Military Affairs | 40 | $128,344 |
| Lauren Kocurek | Vice President Operations | 40 | $111,288 |
| Frances Williamson | Chief Financial Officer | 25 | $72,147 |
| Ricardo Guiterrez | Director | 1 | — |
| Alan Hartmann | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Hernandez | Director | 1 | — |
| Allison Alvarez | Director | 1 | — |
| Donna Long-Wolfer | Director | 1 | — |
| Pam Tippen | Director | 1 | — |
| Keith White | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Perez | Director | 1 | — |
| Fran Stone | Director | 1 | — |
| Sabrina Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Norman-Prater | Director | 1 | — |
| Ken Hogan | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug McIntyre | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Murphy | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachel Lantrip | Director | 1 | — |
| Amanda OConnor | Director | 1 | — |
| Brandon Osborne | Director | 1 | — |
| Tiffany Gutierrez | Director | 1 | — |
| Mitch Barnett | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Blair | Director | 1 | — |
| Shaun Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Rick Waldraff | Director | 1 | — |
| Adam Lancaster | Director | 1 | — |
| Ted Evans | Director | 1 | — |
| Shanna Kevil | Director | 1 | — |
| Will Dugger | Director | 1 | — |
| David Bailey | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Beard | Director | 1 | — |
| Brad Benham | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelsi Mangrem | Chair Elect | 2 | — |
| Kelly Jay | Chair | 5 | — |
| Laura Moore | Past Chair | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Abilene Chamber of Commerce?
As of 2024, Abilene Chamber of Commerce holds $4.8M in total assets with $5.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $135K in 2024.
Where does Abilene Chamber of Commerce operate?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Abilene Chamber of Commerce award?
In 2024, Abilene Chamber of Commerce awarded 11 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Abilene Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0101260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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