Santa Rosa Chamber Of Commerce, operating under the name Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1958. 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 12/2023, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Rosa Metro Chamber 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 12/2023, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SANTA ROSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR SANTA ROSA AND WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER LOCAL CHAMBERS, NONPROFITS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO AFFECT PROGRESS COUNTYWIDE. THE PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE NETWORKING, EDUCATION, MARKETING, ADVOCACY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND GENERAL BUSINESS SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR SANTA ROSA AND WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER LOCAL CHAMBERS, NONPROFITS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO EFFECT ECONOMIC VITALITY AND PROGRESS COUNTY WIDE. THE PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE NETWORKING, MARKETING, EDUCATION, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND GENERAL BUSINESS SUPPORT TO THE CHAMBER'S MEMBERS AND BEYOND. MAJOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP SANTA ROSA, MIKE HAUSER ACADEMY (STEM), AND OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST FIVE SONOMA COUNTY PROMOTING FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE POLICIES AND EMPLOYER SUPPORTED CHILDCARE.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA), ALSO KNOWN AS VISIT SANTA ROSA, REPRESENTS A SERVICE BOUND BY A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO PROVIDE TOURISM MARKETING WITH THE GOAL OF DRAWING VISITORS TO SANTA ROSA, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING OVERNIGHT STAYS AT LOCAL HOTELS/MOTELS TO INCLUDE GROUP BOOKINGS FOR CONVENTIONS, WEDDINGS, SPORTING EVENTS, ETC. AS PART OF THE TOURISM HOSTING, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUNS AND MANAGES THE CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER IN SANTA ROSA.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS BEEN THE HOST OF THE SONOMA COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AKA "SONOMA SBDC", PROVIDING NO-COST ONE-TO-ONE ADVISING AND TRAINING TO SONOMA COUNTY BUSINESSES TO ASSIST IN NEW BUSINESS STARTS AND AID EXISTING BUSINESSES TO THRIVE AND GROW.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adams Josh Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Benson Alicia Board Chair Elect | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Wittke Schaffner Lisa Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chieffo Elisa Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dietzen Joe Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Edwards Heery Michelle Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $24,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,438,893 |
Investment income | $28,060 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $8,000 |
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 | $7,272 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,506,325 |
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. | $362,444 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,116,538 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $124,023 |
Payroll taxes | $94,331 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $536,767 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,087 |
Travel | $45,867 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66 |
Interest | $54,265 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $155,924 |
Insurance | $25,787 |
All other expenses | $145,805 |
Total functional expenses | $5,166,847 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,473,207 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $112,186 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,370,203 |
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 | $30,163 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $116,395 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $558,506 |
Total assets | $4,660,660 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,088,281 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $389,107 |
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 | $640,705 |
Total liabilities | $2,118,093 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,542,567 |
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 | $4,660,660 |