Bluffton Olde Town Merchants Society is located in Bluffton, SC. The organization was established in 2006. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bluffton Olde Town Merchants Society 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, Bluffton Olde Town Merchants Society generated $15.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO EXPLORE THE VARIETY OF SHOPPING AND DINING IN HISTORIC BLUFFTON.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Whiteside President | 2 | $0 | |
Mary O'neill Secretary/treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Lynn Ruocco Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Mike Tripka Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Stephie Tebrake Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Leslie Rohland Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,322 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,400 |
| Investment income | $45 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,767 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $160 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $13,724 |
| Total expenses | $13,884 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $8,347 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,347 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $8,347 |