Licking County Chamber of Commerce
The Licking County Chamber of Commerce is a public charity based in Newark, Ohio. It describes itself as a business organization serving more than 900 members and supporting businesses and the economic well-being of the Licking County community.
Licking County Chamber of Commerce at a glance
- Total assets
- $489,517
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $701,287
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $13,649
- Expenses (2025)
- $666,985
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Licking County Chamber of Commerce
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 702, Newark, OH 43058-0702
Phone: (740) 345-9757
Website: https://lickingcountychamber.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Licking County Chamber of Commerce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Chamber serves Licking County, Ohio. Its documented CARES Act relief program was for eligible applicants located in Licking County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $987K (2021). In 2021 it made 73 grants totaling $987K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thirty One West Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $40,000 |
| Cherry Valley Hotel - Newark Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $30,000 |
| Dickey's BBQ - Pitmasters Friendly BBQ Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $30,000 |
| National Trail Raceway Hebron, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $30,000 |
| The Grill at the Works Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $30,000 |
| The Trout Club - Newark Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $30,000 |
| Trek Brewing Company LLC Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $30,000 |
| Ten North Park LLC Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $25,000 |
| Moe's Original Bar B Que II Newark, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $22,000 |
| All Tails R Waggin Pataskala, OH | Cares act grant to benefit small businesses or non-profits negatively affected by covid-19 | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,517 | $701,287 | $666,985 | — | — | $13,649 |
| 2024 | $436,947 | $660,334 | $669,956 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $433,331 | $650,201 | $642,655 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $380,673 | $569,372 | $569,343 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $367,532 | $1,627,709 | $1,580,835 | $986,675 | 73 | — |
| 2020 | $308,938 | $610,790 | $565,459 | $100,000 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $288,388 | $714,699 | $706,281 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Chamber’s stated mission is to support member businesses and advance the economic well-being of the Licking County community. Its website describes work in economic and community development, member services, leadership development, networking, and advocacy on business and public-policy issues.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data lists zero grants for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The Chamber’s website documents a CARES Act COVID Relief Small Business Grants program, for which the Licking County Board of Commissioners designated an initial $500,000 in county-received federal CARES Act funds. The Chamber facilitated the program; the packet said a committee of Chamber staff and board members would review and administer applications. It described eligibility for small businesses with 1–50 employees and eligible nonprofit organizations located in Licking County, including nonprofits that were not 501(c)(3) organizations. Awards were to vary based on costs incurred and the applicant’s financial impact from the pandemic. The packet anticipated an initial round of awards by November 16, 2020; this was a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Lauren Massie, Greg Wallis, Todd Londot, Jocelyn Hartshorn, Kelli Hunt, Dani Nichols, Joan Franks, Seth Ellington, Tina Grove, and Jimmy Peck.
Licking County Chamber of Commerce is led by Jennifer McDonald, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer McDonald
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$86K (2019) → $118K (2025)
Tabby Hahn
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Franks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Ellington
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Grove
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dani Nichols
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Londot
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Massie
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wallis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Peck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Hartshorn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Hunt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Owens
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Feightner Jr.
Past-Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wilson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Gebhart
Chair-Elect
Director → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Chuck Moore (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Hall (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Roberts (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ruben Clark (2021–2024) — Past-Chair
- Former: Trae Brooks (2023–2024) — Chair-Elect
- Former: John Berry (2020–2023) — Past-Chair
- Former: Brandon Hess (2019–2022) — Past-Chair
- Former: Steve Noth (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Ware (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dani Cooperider (2022) — Director
- Former: Heather Powell (2019–2021) — Past-Chair
- Former: James Golden (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Miller (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Murasky (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lori Hubble (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Megan Evans (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Birkmeyer (2019–2020) — Past-Chair
- Former: Nathan Arnold (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Darcie Fausey (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan West (2019) — Past-Chair
- Former: Todd Harrold (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $118K, to Jennifer McDonald (President).
Frequently asked questions about Licking County Chamber of Commerce
How large is Licking County Chamber of Commerce?
Licking County Chamber of Commerce reported $490K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $701K.
What does Licking County Chamber of Commerce fund?
The Chamber’s stated mission is to support member businesses and advance the economic well-being of the Licking County community. Its website describes work in economic and community development, member services, leadership development, networking, and advocacy on business and public-policy issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Licking County Chamber of Commerce?
Licking County Chamber of Commerce has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lickingcountychamber.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Licking County Chamber of Commerce make grants?
The Chamber serves Licking County, Ohio. Its documented CARES Act relief program was for eligible applicants located in Licking County.
What is Licking County Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Licking County Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4265090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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