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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7282642

COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, IN 47202

Financials

$971K$828K2023$846K$602K2024$581K$594K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$581,080$593,825-$12,745$740,481$29,224$711,257
December 31, 2024990$845,908$601,514$244,394$724,852$850$724,002
December 31, 2023990$971,323$828,460$142,863$505,599$25,991$479,608
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$581,080
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$188,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,348
Occupancy
$59,270
Depreciation
$22,470
Program services (functional)
$592,718
Management and general (functional)
$1,107

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$724,852
Total assets, end of year
$740,481
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,224
Net assets, end of year
$711,257
Land, buildings and equipment
$169,200
Net assets without donor restrictions
$210,281
Net assets with donor restrictions
$500,976
Gross receipts
$581,080
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW CAROTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MANDY WYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELSEY DECLUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY FREYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JONAS HOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK SPRAGUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW CAROTHERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MANDY WYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELSEY DECLUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY FREYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JONAS HOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK SPRAGUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN SADTLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MANDY WYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TARA BOARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY FREYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JONAS HOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK SPRAGUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1390, COLUMBUS, IN 47202-1390
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ASHLEY DIETER, PO BOX 1390, COLUMBUS, IN 472021390
Signed the 990
ASHLEY DIETER, TREASURER
Phone
(812) 379-4457
Return prepared by
AGRESTA STORMS & O'LEARY LLC

Mission

THE COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION ENCOMPASSES A DIVERSE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, DRIVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TALENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE COLUMBUS PROPELLER WAS FORMED IN MARCH 2021 TO CREATE A MAKERSPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY. TARGETED NVESTMENT IN MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS (TIME) WAS CREATED TO BUILD FINANCIAL BRIDGES AND INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS FOR LOCAL MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES THE FUNDING FOR TIME AND MANAGES THE EXPENSES. COLUMBUS CATALYST IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FUEL THE SUCCESS OF ENTREPRENEURS IN THE COLUMBUS, INDIANA REGION. IT CONNECTS STARTUPS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, AND ASPIRING FOUNDERS WITH THE RESOURCES, MENTORSHIP, EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THROUGH PERSONALIZED COACHING, PEER LEARNING, AND ACCESS TO LOCAL EXPERTS, CATALYST HELPS PARTICIPANTS MOVE FROM IDEA TO EXECUTIONOR FROM EARLY GROWTH TO LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. THE FOUNDATION IS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR ALL THREE PROGRAMS. IN 2024, THE PROAM TOURNAMENT WAS CREATED AS A FUNDING AID FOR THE COLUMBUS PROPELLER PROGRAM.
    Expenses $592,718 · grants $188,400

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7282642
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1973
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$740,481
Income (IRS master file)
$581,080

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$581,080$593,825$740,481XML
990December 2024$845,908$601,514$724,852IRS
990December 2023$971,323$828,460$505,599XML
990December 2022$236,523$163,885$384,306IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7282642).

Questions about COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC is 23-7282642.
Is COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ASHLEY DIETER.
Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COLUMBUS AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $581,080, expenses of $593,825 and total assets of $740,481 at year end.

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