Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm
The charlottesville regional chamber of commerce is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of representing private enterprise, promoting business, economic growth and vitality, and enhancing the quality of life in the city of charlottesville and surrounding counties.
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm at a glance
In short: Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,500
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $1,306,994
- +149.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Free Enterprise Forum ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $17K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Enterprise Forum Charlottesville, VA | To Promote Pro-Business Dialogue with Local Government | $13,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,306,994 | $1,369,104 | $560,543 | $13,500 | 1 | $738,270 |
| 2023 | $523,026 | $763,016 | $653,641 | $10,125 | 1 | $9,363 |
| 2022 | $492,239 | $673,453 | $655,376 | $13,500 | 1 | $132 |
| 2021 | $485,186 | $527,909 | $515,243 | $13,500 | 1 | $77 |
| 2020 | $313,350 | $664,583 | $576,859 | $16,500 | 2 | $916 |
About Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm
Based on IRS filings
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm is a public charity, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $738K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm is led by Andrea Copeland, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Copeland
President & CEO
Interim President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$79K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Sasha Farmer Tripp
Chairwoman of the Board
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairwoman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Engel
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colette Sheehy
Director
Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair → Treasurer & Finance Committee, 2021
Treasurer & Finance Committee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Browning
Director
Chairman of the Board → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Chandeysson
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Woodward
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Respeto
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolunda Harrell
Director
Director → Equity Chair, 2022
Equity Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdi Somo
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Linney
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Van Eersel
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Edwards-Allbaugh
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariane Asad Doyle
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Henry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Masri
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$88K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Charlie Rogers
Vice Chair & Governance
Director → Goverance Committee Chair, 2023
Goverance Committee Chair → Vice Chair & Governance, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Chasen
Vice Chair & Chair Elect
Director → Vice Chair & Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Ivins
Immediate Past Chair
Director → Chairwoman of the Board, 2023
Chairwoman of the Board → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Rowley
Vice Chair & Finance
Finance Committee Chair → Vice Chair & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Arlene Lee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christy Phillips (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Cromwell (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Roger Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rita Bunch (2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rudy Fernandez (2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Rotgin Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cristine Nardi (2020–2022) — Governance Committee Chair
- Former: Kirby Hutto (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melvin Burrus (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wendy Horton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Mayberry (2022) — Director
- Former: Antonio Rice (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brinson White (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Thomas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Keith O'Neil (2020–2021) — Equity Advisory Committee
- Former: Peter Caramanis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Simone Alley (2020–2021) — Governance Committee Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Andrea Copeland (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm
How much does Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm give each year?
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm?
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm operate?
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm's EIN?
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Comm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0166025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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