Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Organization Overview

Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1969. 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 08/2021, Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Anchorage 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 08/2021, Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $753.1k 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 (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $788.0k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ADVANCE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS CLIMATE BY ATTENDING TO THE CIVIC, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BETTERMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH THREE CHANNELS: ADVOCACY, CONNECTIVITY, AND EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EVENTS: BY PROVIDING SEVERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION SEMINARS SUCH AS: "MAKE IT MONDAY" LUNCHEONS, HELD EVERY MONDAY AND IS THE CITY'S NO.1 WEEKLY LUNCHEON, OFFERING CURRENT AND RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS FROM A VARIETY OF SPEAKERS. DUE TO COVID, THE FORUM WAS HELD VIRTUALLY IN 2021. MORE THAN 45 PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY WITH THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AVERAGING 35-100 PER WEEK. "CHAMBER ACADEMY" IS AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR HELD THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. GEARED TOWARDS BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, THE ACADEMY HOSTS COMMUNITY EXPERTS WHO PRESENT ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS.


MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: MEMBERSHIP WITH THE ANCHORAGE CHAMBER ENCOMPASSES THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE KEY CHANNELS OF CONNECTIVITY AND ADVOCACY. THE MANY BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMBER MEMBER INCLUDE: CONNECTIVITY - THROUGH NETWORKING EVENTS, MEMBER REFERRALS, ADVERTISING, MEMBER CREDIBILITY AND NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS; ADVOCACY - THROUGH WEEKLY MEMBER UPDATES OF LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL ISSUES AND ABILITY TO DIRECTLY IMPACT LOCAL AND STATE ISSUES VIA COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT.


COMMITTEES: BY PROVIDING SEVERAL VENUES FOR RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OF ANCHORAGE BUSINESSES SUCH AS: "GOLD PAN AWARDS", ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LONGEST RUNNING CIVIC PROGRAMS, ESTABLISHED IN 1957 AS ANCHORAGE'S NO. 1 PREMIER BUSINESS AWARDS EVENT. FOR 59 YEARS, GOLD PANS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO THOSE THAT HAVE SHOWN BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE, AS WELL AS A LOYAL COMMITMENT TO ANCHORAGE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. "ANCHORAGE ATHENA SOCIETY", A PROGRAM THAT WORKS YEAR ROUND TO ENCOURAGE THE POTENTIAL OF ALL WOMEN AS VALUED MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID IN 2021, BUT NEARLY ALL SPONSORS HAVE INVESTED IN THE 2022 EVENT. THE SOCIETY HAS OVER 230 INDUCTEES AND MORE THAN 450 GUESTS ATTENDED THE 22ND ANNUAL LUNCHEON WHERE 11 NEW MEMBERS WERE INDUCTED. THE LUNCHEON ALSO RAISES MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO BUSINESS OR ENTREPRENEUR CAMPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bruce Bustamante
President
$125,840
Ed Hendrickson
Vice Chair
$0
Melissa Reiser
Secretary-Treasurer
$0
Joy Merriner
Chair
$0
Barbara Donatelli
Elected Member
$0
Neil Gunn
Elected Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$284,439
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$195,619
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$480,058
Total Program Service Revenue$184,178
Investment income $23,938
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $51,184
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $753,130

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce Inc has recieved totaling $93,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Alaska State Chamber Of Commerce

Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE: Sleeves up for Summer Grant

$68,000
Rasmuson Foundation

Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE: HOMELESSNESS ENGAGEMENT

$25,000
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