Berks County Chamber Foundation
- Assets
- $2.3k
- Revenue
- $21.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 05/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-2661138
Organization Overview
Berks County Chamber Foundation is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks County Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Berks County Chamber Foundation generated $21.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Berks County Chamber Foundation has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $822,156. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF THE BERKS COUNTY AREA SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SHALL PROSPER. ALL NECESSARY ATTENTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, CULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSED ON WORKFORCE AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sara Stump Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Laura Haffner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Jack Gombach Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Gregg A Bogia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Michele Richards Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
John Weidenhammer Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $102 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,602 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,304 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,304 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,304 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,304 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Berks County Chamber Foundation has awarded $60,706 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GREATER READING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY PURPOSE: WORKFORCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $40,706 |
GREATER READING CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |