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.
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc at a glance
In short: Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc gave $50K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,917
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,983
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,319,941
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BRM Jazz & Wine Inc ($10K). Together the top 5 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $57K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| American Legion Post 82 Ellijay, GA | Event Advertising | $9,917 |
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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 | $2,319,941 | $2,577,162 | $2,440,965 | $49,917 | 5 | $12,429 |
| 2023 | $2,249,817 | $2,427,852 | $2,351,075 | $57,470 | 7 | $5,136 |
| 2022 | $2,130,159 | $2,339,367 | $2,011,422 | — | — | $387 |
| 2021 | $1,553,621 | $1,818,848 | $1,340,677 | — | — | $3,665 |
| 2020 | $1,011,076 | $1,050,448 | $742,386 | — | — | $2,895 |
About Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc is led by Jennifer Grimmer, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Grimmer
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $61K (2024)
Kyle Ray
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Rebecca Harrell
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Ashurst
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Watson
Past Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ridley
Executive Officio
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Catherine Benitez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Simmons
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hubert Parker
Executive Officio
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kent Sanford
Executive Officio
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brett Cantrell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Lacey
Executive Officio
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julie Johnson
Chair Elect
Secretary & Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Hyatt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Callahan
Executive Officio
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mitchell Pack
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Simmons
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Colburn
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Vaughn
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Jones-Tinker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Ellis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Henderson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Jared Arrant (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Alicia Porter (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Sheppard (2022–2023) — Fmr Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lex Rainey (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Jones (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Burnett (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bobby McNeil (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Chris Wang (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Chastain (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Heitman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Cole (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amber Davenport (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Watkins (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Jones Tinker (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Kelly (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Reece (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Smith (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Futch (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Marshall (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roberto Murillo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Engel (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Phillips (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark West (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paige Green Hutto (2020) — President & CEO
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 $61K, to Jennifer Grimmer (Former President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc
How much does Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc give each year?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc gave $50K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 7 grants.
What is Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's typical grant size?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,983, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc give grants?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ellijay, GA (4 grants).
Does Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Event Advertising" (5 grants).
Who are Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's largest grantees?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc's largest 2024 grantees include BRM Jazz & Wine Inc ($10,000), Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter ($10,000) and Georgia Apple Festival ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc?
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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