Port Aransas Area Chamber Of Commerce is located in Port Aransas, TX. The organization was established in 1995. 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. Port Aransas Area 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 09/2021, Port Aransas Area Chamber Of Commerce generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 6 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
PROMOTE BUSINESS AND TOURISM IN THE PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE TOURISM, BUSINESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS AREA.
THE CHAMBER PROMOTES TOURISM IN THE PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS AREA THROUGH VARIOUS COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE ANNUAL WHOOPING CRANE EVENT IS THE LARGEST SPECIAL EVENT AND IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW ATTENDEES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENDANGERED SPECIES (THE WHOOPING CRANE) AND VIEW THE BIRD IN ITS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
THE CHAMBER OPERATES THE VISITOR'S CENTER, WHICH GREETS TOURISTS AND PROVIDES BROCHURES PROMOTING THE PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brett Stawar President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $199,351 |
Deven Bhakta Chairman (tb) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tanya Chambers Chairwoman (c)/2nd Vice Chairman (tb) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Winton 1st Chair (c) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marsha Starkey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Etheridge Ex-Officio | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,292,678 |
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 | $4,292,678 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $150,327 |
Investment income | $5,502 |
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 | $4,629,247 |
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 | $553,840 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,805 |
Other employee benefits | $74,075 |
Payroll taxes | $44,402 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,195 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,349 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,357,157 |
Office expenses | $28,016 |
Information technology | $18,237 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,442 |
Travel | $18,977 |
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 | $12,028 |
Insurance | $19,118 |
All other expenses | $204,396 |
Total functional expenses | $2,538,006 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,255 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,390,744 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $835,722 |
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 | $9,077 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $162,519 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,400,317 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,716 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $80,700 |
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 | $96,416 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,303,901 |
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 | $5,400,317 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Port Aransas Area Chamber Of Commerce has recieved totaling $425,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Port Aransas Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Port Aransas, TX PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY WITH DISASTER RELIEF FOLLOWING HURRICANE HARVEY. | $420,000 |
Dallas Zoo Management Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wi-Fi Alliance Austin, TX | $27,634,772 | $19,782,142 |
Greater Houston Partnership Inc Houston, TX | $22,962,720 | $19,728,312 |
Bbb Serving The Heart Of Texas Austin, TX | $13,203,011 | $18,551,696 |
Visit San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $11,429,570 | $19,048,365 |
Clean Gulf Associates Inc New Orleans, LA | $10,070,698 | $12,457,251 |
Meeting Professionals International Dallas, TX | $6,166,822 | $11,031,821 |
Dallas Regional Chamber Dallas, TX | $15,269,996 | $9,505,789 |
Brazos Pilots Association Freeport, TX | $5,263,034 | $10,473,577 |
American Agape Foundation Inc San Antonio, TX | $56,717,465 | $7,832,495 |
Salesmanship Club Of Dallas Dallas, TX | $14,081,869 | $8,485,267 |
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America Metairie, LA | $27,400,853 | $8,587,017 |
Texas Oil And Gas Association Inc Austin, TX | $10,912,231 | $6,947,737 |