Merrimack Valley Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Lawrence, MA. The organization was established in 1942. 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 12/2022, Merrimack Valley Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merrimack Valley 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 12/2022, Merrimack Valley Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $589.7k 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 (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $612.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) 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:
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THE MERRIMACK VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONDUCTS FORUMS, SEMINARS AND EVENTS WHICH PROMOTE THE BUSINESSES AND GENERAL INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, SOCIAL AND GENERAL BUSINESS INTEREST OF MERRIMACK VALLEY COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joseph J Bevilacqua President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $206,810 | 
| Mr Michael Sullivan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 | 
| Mr Salvatore Lupoli Chairman (until 1/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 | 
| Mr Ken Del Rossi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Atty Robert W Lavoie Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mr Joseph Muraco Chair - Economic Development | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $55,541 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $36,400 | 
| 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 | $91,941 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $469,758 | 
| Investment income | $2,374 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $13,500 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,324 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $589,728 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $260,413 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $143,442 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,913 | 
| Other employee benefits | $9,675 | 
| Payroll taxes | $22,929 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,222 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $3,268 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $3,280 | 
| Office expenses | $12,909 | 
| Information technology | $7,682 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $23,504 | 
| Travel | $9,948 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,427 | 
| Interest | $221 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,516 | 
| Insurance | $18,536 | 
| All other expenses | $2,496 | 
| Total functional expenses | $612,786 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $332,774 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $324,262 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,496 | 
| 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 | $18,567 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,063 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $273,816 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $993,978 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,238 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $148,564 | 
| 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 | $51,700 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $134,527 | 
| Total liabilities | $338,029 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $644,949 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,000 | 
| 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 | $993,978 |