Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
-13.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+21.6% YoY
About Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in ELLIJAY, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $12K.
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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 | $2,319,941 | $2,249,817 | $2,130,159 |
| Revenue | $2,577,162 | $2,427,852 | $2,339,367 |
| Expenses | $2,440,965 | $2,351,075 | $2,011,422 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,429 | $5,136 | $387 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brm Jazz & Wine Inc ($10,000), Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter ($10,000), Georgia Apple Festival ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION POST 82 ELLIJAY, GA | EVENT ADVERTISING | $9,917 |
| BRM JAZZ & WINE INC ELLIJAY, GA | EVENT ADVERTISING | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER ELLIJAY, GA | EVENT ADVERTISING | $10,000 |
| GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL ELLIJAY, GA | EVENT ADVERTISING | $10,000 |
| BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN PARADE OF HOMES BLUE RIDGE, GA | EVENT ADVERTISING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER GRIMMER | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $61,237 |
| KYLE RAY | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $11,816 |
| ANDY ASHURST | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ZACH HENDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICOLE JONES-TINKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRETT CANTRELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATHERINE HYATT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRAD SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MITCHELL PACK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE BENITEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATIE VAUGHN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TERRY ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| REBECCA HARRELL | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TIFFANY WATSON | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DOUG COLBURN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JULIE JOHNSON | CHAIR ELECT | 2 | — |
| HUBERT PARKER | EX OFFICIO | — | — |
| BRIAN RIDLEY | EX OFFICIO | — | — |
| KENT SANFORD | EX OFFICIO | — | — |
| ED LACEY | EX OFFICIO | — | — |
| LARRY CALLAHAN | EX OFFICIO | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc?
As of 2024, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc holds $2.3M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc operate?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What size grants does Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc award?
In 2024, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1341077. 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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