Greater Irvine Chamber Of Commerce

Organization Overview

Greater Irvine Chamber Of Commerce, operating under the name Destination Irvine, is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 1979. 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 06/2021, Destination Irvine employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Destination Irvine 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 06/2021, Destination Irvine generated $2.5m 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 $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) 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 THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER IRVINE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/DESTINATION IRVINETHE CHAMBER'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION WORKS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND RETAIN EXISTING BUSINESSES IN IRVINE, SUPPORTS BUSINESS EXPANSION, FOSTERS NEW BUSINESS INCUBATION, AND SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE. DESTINATION IRVINE POSITIONS THE CITY AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS, MEETINGS, GROUPS, AND SPORTS EVENTS, THROUGH DIRECT SALES EFFORTS INCLUDING ADVERTISING, DATABASE MARKETING, LEAD GENERATION, TRADE SHOW PARTICIPATION, FAMILIARIZATION TOURS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. DESTINATION IRVINE OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO GROUPS HOLDING EVENTS IN IRVINE.


MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & EVENTSMEMBERSHIP SERVICES RECRUITS AND RETAINS MEMBERS AND OFFERS BUSINESS GROWTH SUPPORT THROUGH ITS LEADS-GENERATION PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS, AWARD RECOGNITIONS, AND BY FACILITATING BUSINESS CELEBRATIONS FOR MEMBERS. THE CHAMBER TYPICALLY OFFERS MORE THAN 400 EVENTS ANNUALLY FROM INFORMAL TO SIGNATURE EVENTS THAT ATTRACT FROM 40 TO 800 GUESTS, RESPECTIVELY-PROVIDING NETWORKING, EDUCATIONAL, AND BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO CHAMBER MEMBERS AND BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AT LARGE. DUE TO COVID, IN PERSON MEETINGS WERE LIMITED AND MANY EVENTS WERE CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS.


COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS THE CHAMBER'S COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY FOCUSES ON BRANDING, AWARENESS, AND ENGAGEMENT TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF THE CHAMBER AND ITS MISSION: TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF GREATER IRVINE. THE CHAMBER COMMUNICATES ITS MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL AUDIENCES. THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES BRANDING, MARKETING, DIGITAL CONTENT, WEBSITES, PRINT COLLATERAL, NEWS, SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEO CONTENT, AND MEDIA, MEMBER, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE CHAMBER ALSO ADVOCATES FOR BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LEGISLATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. THE CHAMBER'S GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE HOLDS REGULAR MEETINGS THAT ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO HEAR REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS AND EXPERTS. ITS LEGISLATIVE POLICY HANDBOOK PROVIDES BACKGROUND ON RELEVANT ISSUES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bryan Starr
President & Ceo/board Secr
$193,278
Sandra Crouch
Vice President Of Finance
$102,382
Jeff Davis
Chair
$0
Scott Schultz
Treasurer
$0
Andrew Bernstein
Director
$0
Barry Draskovich
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Expedia Travel
Advertising
$125,257
Irvine Company
Office Lease
$101,850
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $722,520
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$722,520
Total Program Service Revenue$1,769,839
Investment income $256
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 $2,529,075

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Greater Irvine Chamber Of Commerce has recieved totaling $5,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Providence Health System-Southern California

Renton, WA

PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP

$5,500
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