Ruskin Chamber Of Commerce, operating under the name Southshore Chamber Of Commerce, is located in Ruskin, FL. The organization was established in 1973. 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 12/2023, Southshore Chamber Of Commerce employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southshore 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 12/2023, Southshore Chamber Of Commerce generated $371.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $439.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAINTAIN AN OFFICE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHERE THEY CAN FIND LITERATURE AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE SOUTHSHORE AREA AND ITS BUSINESSES AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE BUSINESS MEMBERS BY OFFERING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE THE BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ANNUAL BANQUET IS HELD EVERY YEAR TO SHOWCASE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS IN THE SOUTHSHORE AREA. THE BEST FEST IS HELD IN MARCH AND HOSTS LIVE MUSIC EVENTS AS WELL AS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VENDORS. THE RUSKIN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS HELD IN NOVEMBER AND ATTRACTS MANY SEAFOOD LOVERS AS WELL AS VENDORS AND LOCAL FISHER BUSINESSES. TOTAL OF ALL EVENTS MENTIONED IN PROGRAM SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS AND REVENUE.
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $78,359 |
Fundraising events | $250,088 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,277 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $371,724 |
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 | $371,724 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $44,347 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,347 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,067 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,976 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,330 |
Office expenses | $15,329 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,012 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $172,324 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,653 |
All other expenses | $87,096 |
Total functional expenses | $439,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,999 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $38,013 |
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 | $94,012 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,399 |
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 | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $298,399 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$204,387 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $94,012 |