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Athens Area Chamber Of Commerce

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$213k (2023)

Expenses
$209k (2023)

Total Assets
$475k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.67k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,640
Expenses
$209,391
Net Income
$3,249
Net Assets
$471,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,305
72.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,793
19.7%
Sales of Assets $17,542
8.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,733
39.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,097
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $475,399
Total Liabilities $3,669
Net Assets $471,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Director) $82,733 $0 $0
Julie Cardin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Raby (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Wood Talkington (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ingrid Prather (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Rodriquez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Croft (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Goines (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeannie Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Ladner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Marner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Casteel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Gentry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Ferguson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,760
Expenses
$198,498
Net Income
-$9,738
Net Assets
$468,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,721
65.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $162
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $65,877
34.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,864
38.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,445
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $472,180
Total Liabilities $3,699
Net Assets $468,481
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Director) $76,864 $0 $0
Julie Cardin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Raby (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Wood Talkington (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Blassingame (Past Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ingrid Prather (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Rodriquez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Grant Willhite (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donna Ballew (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Goines (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Schumacher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Croft (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cardin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Schroeder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$185,928
Expenses
$173,644
Net Income
$12,284
Net Assets
$478,219
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,877
78.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $480
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,571
21.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,864
43.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,659
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $481,369
Total Liabilities $3,150
Net Assets $478,219
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Director) $75,864 $0 $0
Julie Cardin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Raby (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Wood Talkington (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Blassingame (Past Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ingrid Prather (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Rodriquez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Grant Willhite (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donna Ballew (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Goines (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Schumacher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steven Croft (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cardin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Schroeder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Krystal Newton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,356
Expenses
$263,932
Net Income
$1,424
Net Assets
$465,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,951
38.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $162,405
61.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,065
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,825
17.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $468,951
Total Liabilities $3,016
Net Assets $465,935
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shane Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Ballew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Blassingame (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Boyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Curtis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Goines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Peden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Schumacher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Shepherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wood Talkington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Grant Willhite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Cass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert N Preston (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Karen Raby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shayne Whaley (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$535,776
Expenses
$405,674
Net Income
$130,102
Net Assets
$462,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,259
14.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $319
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $336,198
62.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $120,000
22.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,101
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,487
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $463,931
Total Liabilities $1,557
Net Assets $462,374
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shane Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Blassingame (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Curtis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Peden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Shepherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wood Talkington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Cass (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Mizer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert N Preston (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Shayne Whaley (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,764
Expenses
$321,566
Net Income
$5,198
Net Assets
$330,051
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,807
27.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $318
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $234,739
71.8%
Sales of Assets $2,900
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,101
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,703
14.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $492,343
Total Liabilities $162,292
Net Assets $330,051
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Di) $68,101 $0 $0
Kavitha Reddy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cayce Rountree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Spiezio Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Blassingame (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timberly Guffey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shane Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Curtis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moises Contreras (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shayne Whaley (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Scott Cass (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Mizer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$141,159
Expenses
$217,193
Net Income
-$76,034
Net Assets
$324,853
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,755
73.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,342
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $36,062
25.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,101
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,058
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $656,046
Total Liabilities $331,193
Net Assets $324,853
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Direc) $68,101 $0 $0
Kavitha Reddy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cayce Rountree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Spiezio Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Blassingame (Director) $0 $0 $0
Skylar Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timberly Guffey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Mizer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Weaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moises Contreras (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Scott Cass (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Newman (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shayne Whaley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Becky Wattenbarger (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,219
Expenses
$166,890
Net Income
$21,329
Net Assets
$400,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,473
57.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,079
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $78,667
41.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,101
40.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,928
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,544
Total Liabilities $1,657
Net Assets $400,887
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Direc) $68,101 $0 $0
Kavitha Reddy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Cass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cayce Rountree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Spiezio Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Skylar Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhonda Culberson Elkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Jaibat (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Weaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moises Contreras (Chairman Elect) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Newman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shane Sewell (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shayne Whaley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Becky Wattenbarger (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,791
Expenses
$169,401
Net Income
$40,390
Net Assets
$379,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,206
51.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,561
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $100,024
47.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,531
41.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,591
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $381,111
Total Liabilities $1,553
Net Assets $379,558
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Direc) $69,531 $0 $0
Brandy Cooper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Cass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Estes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Perdue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Skylar Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhonda Culberson Elkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gus Jaibat (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Weaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shayne Whaley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Moises Contreras (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Newman (Chairman Elect) $0 $0 $0
Shane Sewell (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Becky Wattenbarger (Immediate P Cha) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,363
Expenses
$182,961
Net Income
$102,402
Net Assets
$339,168
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,878
45.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,221
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $152,264
53.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,468
35.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,664
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $340,547
Total Liabilities $1,379
Net Assets $339,168

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,256
Expenses
$153,106
Net Income
$25,150
Net Assets
$236,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,776
48.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,089
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $88,391
49.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,577
40.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,348
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,292
Total Liabilities $1,526
Net Assets $236,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert N Preston (Executive Direc) $62,577 $0 $0
Moises Contreras (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandy Cooper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Blevins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Will Estes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Perdue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Newman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Neil Mistry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcnutt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wood Talkington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lee Montgomery (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Underwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Allen (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shane Sewell (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Becky Wattenbarger (Chairman Elect) $0 $0 $0
Murray Willis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$149,379
Expenses
$167,072
Net Income
-$17,693
Net Assets
$211,616
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,173
67.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,988
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,218
30.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,739
38.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,251
31.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,338
Total Liabilities $1,722
Net Assets $211,616

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,882
Expenses
$183,136
Net Income
-$4,254
Net Assets
$229,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,353
63.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,922
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $61,607
34.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,696
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,014
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,404
Total Liabilities $2,095
Net Assets $229,309

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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