Montana Chamber Of Commerce is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1948. 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 09/2021, Montana Chamber Of Commerce employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana 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, Montana Chamber Of Commerce generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 MONTANA CHAMBER AIDS A BUSINESS CLIMATE THAT IS OPTIMAL FOR MONTANA PROSPERITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHAMBER SPONSORS EVENTS AND PROJECTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF MONTANA AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH COMPANIES CONDUCT BUSINESS. THE EVENTS HAVE THE GOAL OF KEEPING THE CHAMBER'S MEMBERS INFORMED AND DEVELOPING UNITY AND STRENGTH AMONG MONTANA'S BUSINESSES. THE PROGRAMS MAY INVOLVE TRADE, HEALTH CARE, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY OR LEGAL REFORM.
ENVISION 2026 WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2016 AS A 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUSED ON THE SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR MONTANA. TO MEET ITS FOUR GOALS BY 2026, THE MONTANA CHAMBER WILL WORK IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR KEY AREAS TO DRIVE PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS AND GROWTH, GROSS STATE PRODUCT GROWTH, AND JOB GROWTH: WORKFORCE; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; BUSINESS CLIMATE; AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Todd O'hair President/ceo/secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 26 | $162,774 |
Courtney Kibblewhite VP Of Membership | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Jones VP Of Gov't Affairs | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Roehr VP Of Communications | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Hopfauf VP Of Finance | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Ellner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $650,246 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $70,120 |
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 | $720,366 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $270,575 |
Investment income | $10,589 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,049 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,135,612 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,850 |
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. | $196,599 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $370,523 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,943 |
Other employee benefits | $34,875 |
Payroll taxes | $41,352 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,501 |
Fees for services: Legal | $42,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,895 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $95,122 |
Advertising and promotion | $991 |
Office expenses | $37,370 |
Information technology | $42,535 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,004 |
Travel | $16,599 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $409 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,565 |
Insurance | $6,969 |
All other expenses | $8,247 |
Total functional expenses | $1,028,630 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $842,863 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,790 |
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 | $8,365 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $414,860 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,284,878 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,501 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,000 |
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 | $269 |
Total liabilities | $112,770 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,172,108 |
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 | $1,284,878 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Montana Chamber Of Commerce has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Folkvord Family Foundation Three Forks, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Greater Sioux Falls Chamber Of Commerce Sioux Falls, SD | $10,050,793 | $7,933,347 |
American Simmental Association Bozeman, MT | $18,730,338 | $6,575,498 |
Wyoming Chambers Health Benefit Association Gillette, WY | $3,153,493 | $5,111,173 |
Lignite Energy Council Bismarck, ND | $4,866,875 | $4,452,905 |
National Association Of Tower Erectors Watertown, SD | $8,490,002 | $4,294,406 |
Cheyenne Leads Cheyenne, WY | $28,201,578 | $5,161,104 |
The Chamber Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Fargo, ND | $4,165,478 | $3,579,587 |
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc Bismarck, ND | $7,053,440 | $4,010,483 |
Visit Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $2,991,953 | $3,408,774 |
Billings Chamber Of Commerce Billings, MT | $1,283,550 | $2,461,660 |
Sun Valley Marketing Alliance Inc Ketchum, ID | $1,577,529 | $2,909,558 |
Minot Chamber Of Commerce Minot, ND | $9,669,464 | $3,024,271 |