Ohio Chamber Of Commerce

Columbus, OH ยท Founded 1893

Statewide business association advocating for pro-business policies and economic growth

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Steve Stivers
Website Contact

About Organization

The chamber serves as the statewide voice for Ohio businesses, advocating for pro-business policies, economic growth, and a favorable business climate. Based in Columbus, OH, the organization represents businesses of all sizes across diverse industries. With operations supporting the business community, the chamber advances Ohio's economic interests.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$11.1M

+22.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$12.4M

+32.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$34.8M

+16.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

47

+6.8% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $11,101,187 $12,440,812 $34,758,524 47
2023 $9,051,304 $9,419,308 $29,904,626 44
2022 $7,351,491 $7,062,278 $27,747,523 37
2020 $3,942,954 $4,109,366 $28,918,179 19
2019 $4,396,505 $4,427,620 $28,877,697 23

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Ohio Chamber Of Commerce

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Ohio Chamber Of Commerce.

SS

Steve Stivers

President / CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $809,581
JZ

Justin Zink

Senior Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $390,647
EC

Enrico Carfagana

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $292,416
CW

Courtney Whetstone

Chief Administrative Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $271,211
SC

Scott Colby

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $240,833
DD

Donna Davis

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $233,486
BH

Brandon Hendrickson

Director Of External Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $230,269
BJ

Benjamin James

Director Of External Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $206,286
DM

Daniel Martin

Vice President - Ocia
Full-time
Compensation: $179,894
AR

Adam Rapien

Vice President - Political Engagement
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $175,490
PS

Paige Sims

Fundraiser
Full-time
Compensation: $176,039

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Aaron Herzig Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Aaron Michael Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Adam Sokolski Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Andre Bryan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Andrew Burchwell Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AR
Andrew Rayburn Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Aneezal Mohamed Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Beth Murphy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bill Bishop Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Bill Donofrio Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bob Baxter Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BH
Bob Heidorn Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Bobbi Dillon Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Brant Standridge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BH
Brian Hicks Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Bryan Campolo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BL
Bryan Lowe Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Chad Barnhill Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CW
Chris Weikle Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Christopher Pherson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CG
Chuck Gehring Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Cindy Hilsheimer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Claire Rosacco Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CO
Clara Osterhage Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Clarence Mingo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CI
Claudio Ingaramo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Colleen Smith Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Curt Steiner Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Dave Robinson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DY
Dee Yocum Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Drew Cooper Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Ed Spiker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Eric Braun Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EZ
Eric Zvejnieks Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EC
Erika Cybulskis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
FC
Frank Ciotola Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jan Bans Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jane Peterson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jason Kershner Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Jay Anderson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Jay Lucarelli Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jay Martin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jeffery Walters Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jennifer Carlson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jenny Saunders Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jeremy Gutierrez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
John Juech Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JW
John White Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Joseph McGinn Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Josh Sandstrom Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Julia Phillips Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Julie Jacono Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kelly Borth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kelly Hancock Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kevin Hoggatt Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KT
Kyle Topping Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Lara Deleone Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Larry Kidd Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LP
Leah Pappas Porner Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LE
Liliana Esposito Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Linda Hondros Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Lisa Kelso Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Lois Rosenberry Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Marc Armstrong Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mark Hatcher Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mark Schloemer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Mark Williams Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Marques Highland Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mary Beth Sanford Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Mary Taylor Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Matt Foley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Maurice Moulton Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Michael Mize Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Michael Repetto Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michelle Simon Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MV
Mike Voinovich Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Parker Steele Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PT
Pat Tully Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PB
Patrick Bloom Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PB
Paul Blair Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RW
Rachel Winder Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RW
Ray Walker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RE
Rex Elsass Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rick Stockburger Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rita McNeil-Danish Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Rudy Brandt Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RO
Rusty Orben Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Ryan Hartong Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Sara Corona Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Scott Kane Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SU
Seth Unger Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Shawna Davis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Stacy Rastauskas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Stephen Palmer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Steve Austria Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Steve Keyes Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Steve Ringel Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Steven English Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Steven Province Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Thomas Secor Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Tom Lagos Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
VM
Victoria McCoy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WD
Walt Davis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WR
Wendell Robinson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.8M

Highest Paid

$935K

Steve Stivers

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Steve Stivers President / CEO $809,581 $125,811 $935,392 40
Justin Zink Senior Vice President $390,647 $89,070 $479,717 40
Enrico Carfagana Vice President $292,416 $56,331 $348,747 40
Courtney Whetstone Chief Administrative Officer $271,211 $65,105 $336,316 40
Donna Davis CFO $233,486 $63,733 $297,219 40
Scott Colby Executive Director $240,833 $34,187 $275,020 40
Brandon Hendrickson Director Of External Relations $230,269 $41,786 $272,055 40
Daniel Martin Vice President - Ocia $179,894 $59,145 $239,039 40
Benjamin James Director Of External Relations $206,286 $20,901 $227,187 40
Paige Sims Fundraiser $176,039 $28,382 $204,421 40
Adam Rapien Vice President - Political Engagement $175,490 $27,658 $203,148 30

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$14K Total Given
Other/PAC $14,030 (100%)
62 Contributions
$226 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

13 Individual Donors
SS
Steve Stivers 11 contributions • $936 avg
$10,300
EK
Eric Kearney 6 contributions • $108 avg
$650
EC
Enrico Carfagna 6 contributions • $108 avg
$650
BH
Brandon Hendrickson 6 contributions • $108 avg
$650
JZ
Justin Zink 6 contributions • $70 avg
$420

Other Individual Contributors $1,360 combined

#6
BJ

Benjamin James

Grandview Heights, OH

$360 Total
5 Contributions
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#7
WW

William White

Dublin, OH

$250 Total
4 Contributions
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#8
JB

Justin Barnes

Dublin, OH

$250 Total
3 Contributions
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#9
SC

Scott Colby

Granville, OH

$100 Total
3 Contributions
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#10
AL

Anthony Long

Canal Winchester, OH

$100 Total
3 Contributions
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#11
MM

Matthew Maclaren

Columbus, OH

$100 Total
3 Contributions
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#12
AR

Adam Rapien

Columbus, OH

$100 Total
3 Contributions
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#13
PS

Paige Sims

Columbus, OH

$100 Total
3 Contributions
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Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Steve Stivers with 11 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Steve Stivers at $936 each
🎯
Top Recipient FEDERAL OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE... — $13,530

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received
$450K Grants Given
5 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
BS
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
$25K
OC
Ohio Capital Impact Corporation
$15K
NC
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Group Return
$10K

Top Grantees

2 total
SO
Save Ohio Jobs COLUMBUS, OH
$275K
OF
Ohioans For A Healthy Economy Inc. COLUMBUS, OH
$175K
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation Ohio Capital Impact Corporation Nationwide Childrens Hospital Group Return Save Ohio Jobs Ohioans For A Healthy Economy Inc.
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation Ohio Capital Impact Corporation Nationwide Childrens Hospital Group Return Save Ohio Jobs Ohioans For A Healthy Economy Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

3
The Ohio Chamber Of Commerce Research Foundation
Columbus, OH
Research
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Ohioans For A Healthy Economy Inc
Columbus, OH
Issue Advocacy
501(c) 501(C)(4)
Ohioans For A Healthy Economy Action Fund
Columbus, OH
Candidate Pac
501(c) 527

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Ohio Chamber Insurance Agency
Columbus, OH
Insurance
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Ohio Chamber Of Commerce
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Ohio Chamber Of Commerce

Phone

(614) 228-4201

Social

Visit Website
34 S 3rd Street Ste 100 Columbus, OH 43215