Reno Sparks Chamber Of Commerce is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Reno Sparks Chamber Of Commerce employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reno Sparks 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 12/2022, Reno Sparks Chamber Of Commerce generated $1.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $798.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ADVOCATE, WE INFORM, AND WE CONNECT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHAMBER-SPONSORED EVENTS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS INCLUDE OUR "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND "COFFEE & COMMERCE" EVENTS EACH MONTH WHICH PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS DURING THE MORNING AND AFTER WORK. THESE POPULAR EVENTS ENABLE ATTENDEES TO ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES AND THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS, EXCHANGE INFORMATION, AND ENJOY MORNING OR EVENING DRINKS AND REFRESHMENTS. THESE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS.
WE OFFER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR FREE "CHAMBER EDU" SERIES WHICH PROVIDES OUR MEMBERS WITH EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON SEVERAL TOPICS INCLUDING BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, MARKETING FOR BRAND AWARENESS, A LEGISLATIVE RECAP, AND REAL ESTATE. WE ALSO SEND OUT A WEEKLY "CHAMBER BRIEFING" THAT CONTAINS TIMELY INFORMATION REGARDING UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS, NEWS FROM OUR CHAMBER PARTNERS AND MEMBERS, AND NORTHERN NEVADA BUSINESS UPDATES. IT IS SENT TO OVER 3,000 EMAIL ADDRESSES EVERY TUESDAY MORNING.
"LEADERSHIP PROGRAM" ACCEPTS UP TO 30 REPRESENTATIVES FROM APPLICANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN 8-MONTH PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES ATTENDEES TO CRITICAL ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. TOPICS INCLUDE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, GOVERNMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, ARTS CULTURE AND TOURISM, MARKETING AND THE MEDIA, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE. THE CLASS TRAVELS TO MANY LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE STATE CAPITAL, THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING AND FORMER STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL IN CARSON CITY.
"ALLIANCE" IS AN ANNUAL MEETING THAT DEMONSTRATES THE FULL COLLABORATION BETWEEN RENO + SPARKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF NORTHERN NEVADA, AND THE RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION & VISITORS AUTHORITY. GUESTS RECEIVE TIMELY AND VITAL INFORMATION REGARDING POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND DEVELOPMENTS THAT AFFECT THE REGIONAL ECONOMY AND OUR MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ann Silver CEO | Officer | 40 | $185,510 |
Connor Naisbitt Director Of Operations | 40 | $104,236 | |
Melissa Davies Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Dave Sinclair Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kurt Mische Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Hix Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $27,650 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,967 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,617 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $928,654 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,011,271 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,500 |
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. | $198,955 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $208,978 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,004 |
Other employee benefits | $17,327 |
Payroll taxes | $33,205 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $49,022 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $55,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,328 |
Advertising and promotion | $858 |
Office expenses | $31,704 |
Information technology | $13,380 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,907 |
Travel | $2,921 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,188 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,105 |
Insurance | $2,597 |
All other expenses | $100 |
Total functional expenses | $798,928 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,282,081 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $350,846 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,180 |
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 | $5,035 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,106 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,647,248 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,215 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $80,904 |
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 | $103,119 |
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 | $1,544,129 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,647,248 |