The Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Inc is located in Tuscaloosa, AL. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Inc 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, Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 MISSION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WEST ALABAMA IS TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP, VISION AND CATALYST FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, BUSINESS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: FOCUSES ON PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WEST ALABAMA. INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE, CIVIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, LEADERSHIP TUSCALOOSA, FORERUNNERS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, YOUNG TUSCALOOSA, STATE OF THE COMMUNITY, THE DIVERSE BUSINESS COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY BENCHMARKING TRIP
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: TO LINK BUSINESS AND EDUCATION, LEADING TO SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SKILLED WORKFORCE CAPACITY.
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: MEMBERSHIP & INVESTOR RELATIONS FOCUSES ON OUR MEMBERS AND MAJOR INVESTORS. OUR ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARD CEREMONY CELEBRATES OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND BREAKFAST & BIZ GIVE OUR MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH EACH OTHER. OUR INVESTOR RECEPTION HONORS THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR FIVE-YEAR PLAN. CELEBRATE LOCAL IS A COMMUNITY EVENT TO SHOWCASE OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WEST ALABAMA INCLUDING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Page Officer | Officer | 40 | $249,144 |
Donny Jones Key Employee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $210,877 |
Paul Betz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobby Bragg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Clementz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Coley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $393,704 |
Fundraising events | $508,822 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,628 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,085,154 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $768,103 |
Investment income | $2,021 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $4,691 |
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 | $75 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,998,697 |
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. | $460,020 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $230,010 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $611,053 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $78,436 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,802 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $48,557 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,281 |
Office expenses | $58,865 |
Information technology | $1,603 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $141,997 |
Travel | $3,824 |
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 | $5,741 |
Insurance | $111,046 |
All other expenses | $305,155 |
Total functional expenses | $2,020,724 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,611 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $420,053 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $608,467 |
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 | $91,329 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,321 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,170,781 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,453 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $664,247 |
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 | $46,206 |
Total liabilities | $812,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $357,875 |
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 | $1,170,781 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Skills Coalition Washington, DC PURPOSE: BLU SUBGRANT AGREEMENT | $10,000 |
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Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Nashville, TN | $15,667,602 | $21,623,147 |
Gwinnett Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Duluth, GA | $29,610,598 | $21,705,089 |
Icamr Inc Neocity, FL | $16,807,579 | $18,482,877 |
Nassau-Paradise Island Promotion Board Ltd Plantation, FL | $7,848,897 | $14,831,769 |
Asian American Hotel Owners Association Atlanta, GA | $22,232,306 | $14,292,123 |
Osceola Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Kissimmee, FL | $12,721,814 | $18,220,107 |
Panama City Beach Convention And Vistors Bureau Inc Panama City Beach, FL | $6,910,172 | $13,906,597 |
Florida Reliability Coordinating Council Tampa, FL | $10,138,227 | $13,874,923 |
Nashville Downtown Partnership Inc Nashville, TN | $5,610,530 | $12,726,748 |
National Cotton Council Of America Cordova, TN | $27,244,437 | $12,698,051 |
Radio Music License Committee Brentwood, TN | $1,028,521 | $6,574,625 |
Midtown Business Association Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,952,556 | $10,845,776 |