The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc
To serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable, and sustainable black-owned entities. We are committed to providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership, and wealth-building practices. This is executed through education, technical assistance and collaborations.
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc at a glance
In short: The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +3233.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $250,000
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $393,837
- -60.8% 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 The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gabcc Foundation Inc ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabcc Foundation Inc Augusta, GA | Loan Program | $250,000 |
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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 | $393,837 | $84,609 | $694,546 | $250,000 | 1 | $3,906 |
| 2023 | $1,005,678 | $819,380 | $128,674 | $7,500 | Total only | $4 |
| 2022 | $315,893 | $541,444 | $235,792 | $85,000 | 17 | $4 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Augusta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $394K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc is led by Ronic West, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronic West
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $66K (2024)
Ismail Abdul-Rahman
Vice President Marketing
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$575 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Kigwana Cherry
Vice President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$50 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Shagralia Hammond
Vice President At-Large
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$32K (2023) → $42K (2024)
Devona Ransom
CFO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latasha Bellamy
Interim CFO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lumus Vick
Vice President at Large
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shagraila Hammond (2022) — Vice President at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $66K, to Ronic West (President/Exec DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc
How much does The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc give each year?
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $8K in grants paid.
How large is The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc?
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc reported $394K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $85K.
What is The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc?
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Augusta, GA. It holds $394K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc operate?
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, South Carolina.
What is The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN?
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1272818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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