Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Lima, Ohio, registered in 1942, with $1,034,366 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
144 S Main St, Lima, OH, 45801 EIN 34-4179070 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$739K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce: 8 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $912K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $130KNet assets $739K
Operating margin
-4.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$869K
Total liabilities
$130K
Net assets
$739K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,034,366▲10.7% | $1,079,698▲8.2% | $738,696▼5.8% | $868,828▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $934,093▼18.8% | $998,229▲7.7% | $784,028▼7.6% | $920,575▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,149,753▲38.2% | $926,787▲16.2% | $848,164▲35.7% | $989,620▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $831,926▼13.3% | $797,253▼10.9% | $625,198▲5.9% | $902,617▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $959,720▲0.2% | $895,238▼5.1% | $590,525▲12.3% | $708,523▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $958,225▼6.2% | $942,938 | $526,043▲3.0% | $690,105▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,021,695▲6.9% | $943,040▲0.3% | $510,756▲18.2% | $629,029▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $955,685▲5.8% | $940,082▲6.6% | $432,101▲3.7% | $553,131▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $903,697▲1.4% | $881,975▲2.6% | $416,498▲5.5% | $548,798▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $891,450▼2.3% | $859,541▼7.1% | $394,776▲8.8% | $519,092▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $912,320 | $925,363▲9.0% | $362,867▼3.5% | $463,243▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $849,082▲4.5% | $375,910▲9.6% | $500,496▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $812,228▼1.8% | $342,874▲16.5% | $492,759▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $827,179 | $294,429 | $444,125 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $185K total
10 grants to Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce totaling $185K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2024 | $25,060 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc | Mission support | 2023 | $17,323 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2023 | $8,620 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc | Mission support | 2022 | $16,890 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2022 | $9,160 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2021 | $6,300 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2020 | $6,500 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2018 | $67,500 |
| Lima Memorial Joint Operating Company | Community development | 2017 | $22,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-4179070, based in Lima, Ohio.
- What is Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
- Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-4179070.
- How much revenue does Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce report?
- Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce reported $1,034,366 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce have?
- CharityIndex grades Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lima-allen County Chamber of Commerce (EIN 34-4179070) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.