Franklinton Board of Trade
A neighborhood based, not-for-profit, business organization committed to identifying and responding to the changing needs and concerns of the business community in Franklinton. We strive to make Franklinton a better place to work, shop, and live through the enhancement of its institutions, business retention, development, and expansion. Fostering job creation, plus partnering with community organizations on projects to fulfill our responsibilities to the community.
Franklinton Board of Trade at a glance
In short: Franklinton Board of Trade gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,960
- +1611.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,480
- Median grant
- $10,480
- Total assets
- $193,757
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Franklinton Board of Trade funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was We Amplify Voices ($11K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Amplify Voices Columbus, OH | — | $10,960 |
| Little Bottoms Columbus, OH | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $193,757 | $632,786 | $612,586 | $20,960 | 2 | $979 |
| 2023 | $173,376 | $653,580 | $595,045 | $1,225 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $117,114 | $315,077 | $282,755 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $82,466 | $210,375 | $178,080 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $60,613 | $196,069 | $221,489 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Franklinton Board of Trade
Based on IRS filings
Franklinton Board of Trade is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $979.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklinton Board of Trade is led by Trent Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trent Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $99K (2024)
Michael Amerine
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Koma
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Gatterdam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Palmer
Trustee
President → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chakeyla Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Truex
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Ulrey
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Mohrman
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda McVey
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pappas
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brian Bainbridge (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Gabel (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Pierson (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chuck Giller (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: John Rush (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lynn Keefer (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Warren (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia Langhirt (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Doug Buchanan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Kiehl (2020) — Trustee
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 $99K, to Trent Smith (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton Board of Trade
How much does Franklinton Board of Trade give each year?
Franklinton Board of Trade gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1K in grants paid.
How large is Franklinton Board of Trade?
Franklinton Board of Trade reported $194K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $633K.
What is Franklinton Board of Trade?
Franklinton Board of Trade is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Franklinton Board of Trade operate?
Franklinton Board of Trade has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Franklinton Board of Trade's EIN?
Franklinton Board of Trade's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1159107. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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