Fort Worth Chamber Foundation Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1982. 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. Fort Worth Chamber Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Fort Worth Chamber Foundation Inc generated $125.6k 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 (19.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $141.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Fort Worth Chamber Foundation Inc has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $734,550. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FORT WORTH CHAMBER FOUNDATION, INC. WAS INCORPORATED TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATING TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHRISTMAS TREE GRANT BENEFITS FORT WORTH'S CULTURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT OF A CHRISTMAS TREE IN SUNDANCE SQUARE. THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS THE CENTERPEICE TO THE CITY'S FESTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
THE PURPOSE OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING GRANT IS TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC PLANS FOR BENEFITTING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH.
THE PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANT SERVES THE STUDENTS OF FORT WORTH THROUGH THE SUPPORT TO THE CITY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brandom Gengelbach Primary Executive | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Patricia K Steelman Assistant Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joe Maly Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Harman Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Optiz Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Cumbie Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $125,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,250 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $388 |
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 | $125,638 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $130,258 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,869 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $793 |
Total functional expenses | $141,920 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $552,008 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $35,000 |
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 | $2,224 |
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 | $589,232 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,677 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $110,677 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,319 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $465,236 |
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 | $589,232 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fort Worth Chamber Foundation Inc has awarded $229,328 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MICHAEL THORNTON FOUDNATION PURPOSE: CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR GRANT | $87,800 |
SUNDANCE SQUARE PURPOSE: CHRISTMAS TREE GRANT | $56,512 |
CMOH SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES PURPOSE: CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR GRANT | $33,806 |
3B CONSULTING PURPOSE: CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR GRANT | $25,000 |
RESOURCE DEVELPMENT GROUP PURPOSE: STRATEGIC PLANNING GRANT | $12,500 |
DRONE'S PLUS PURPOSE: DRONE GRANT | $7,188 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fort Worth Chamber Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community Foundation Of North Texas Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: FOR PURCHASE FOR FORT WORTH ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL OF A MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE ADVANCED DRONE WITH SMART CONTROLLER PLUS ACCESSORIES (SEE ATTACHED) ALONG WITH THE COST OF TRAINING AND LICENSING FOR DRONE OPERATION. | $7,500 |
Beg. Balance | $480,171 |
Ending Balance | $480,171 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lloyds Register North America Inc Houston, TX | $53,290,945 | $33,311,416 |
Louisiana Ambulance Alliance Inc Napoleonville, LA | $5,578,332 | $30,543,889 |
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 |