Ocean Springs Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Ocean Springs, MS. 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. As of 12/2023, Ocean Springs Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ocean Springs Chamber Of Commerce 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 12/2023, Ocean Springs Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $678.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $600.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL, ART, AND TOURISM ENVIRONMENT IN THE COMMUNITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES USED PROMOTE OCEAN SPRINGS BUSINESSES, EDUCATION, THROUGH REGIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRINT ADVERTISING: PROMOTE THE AVAILABLE ARTS AND CRAFTS AND TOURISM THROUGH FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURING REGIONAL ARTISTS, ATTRACTIONS, AND CUISINE.
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sandra Carter President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeff Shepherd Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
David Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Zane Wells Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Carol M Stuart Ex Officio | Trustee | $0 | |
Cynthia Sutton Executive Di | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $200,036 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,036 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $463,078 |
Investment income | $15,607 |
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 | $678,721 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $216,201 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,973 |
Payroll taxes | $17,121 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,264 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,492 |
Advertising and promotion | $97,011 |
Office expenses | $45,150 |
Information technology | $9,464 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $200 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,327 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,752 |
Insurance | $17,421 |
All other expenses | $37,646 |
Total functional expenses | $600,234 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $239,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $273,457 |
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 | $220,082 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,798 |
Total assets | $748,669 |
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 | $36,546 |
Total liabilities | $36,546 |
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 | $712,123 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $748,669 |