Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber Of Commerce
- Assets
- $433.6k
- Revenue
- $707.7k
- Investments
- $32.5k
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Valdosta, GA
- Founding
- 08/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-0471193
Organization Overview
Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber Of Commerce is located in Valdosta, GA. The organization was established in 1946. 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. As of 12/2021, Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber Of Commerce employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber Of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber Of Commerce generated $707.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $736.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHAMBER MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE UNIFYING FORCE AND FOCAL POINT FOR ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL WELL-BEING OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY IT SERVES. THE CHAMBER SEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION BY BEING THE VOICE FOR BUSINESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, BY ADDRESSING ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES, AND THROUGH A SELECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN TO ACHIEVE ATTAINABLE COMMUNITY GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTED BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah C Moore President | 40 | $128,240 | |
William Nijem Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Celine Gladwin Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thressea Boyd Chairman Ele | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elton Dixon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randall Walton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $469,694 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $460 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $470,154 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $129,084 |
| Investment income | $100 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$500 |
| 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 | $707,653 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $128,240 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $207,091 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,846 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,515 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,568 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,671 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,066 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,435 |
| Travel | $13,022 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,557 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,524 |
| Insurance | $12,523 |
| All other expenses | $33,581 |
| Total functional expenses | $736,886 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,385 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,851 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,148 |
| 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 | $850 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,888 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $32,500 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $433,622 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,160 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $141,562 |
| 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 | $307,909 |
| Other liabilities | $12,641 |
| Total liabilities | $484,272 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$50,650 |
| 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 | $433,622 |
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