Chamber Of Commerce Of Eastern Connecticut Inc is located in New London, CT. The organization was established in 1946. 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, Chamber Of Commerce Of Eastern Connecticut Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chamber Of Commerce Of Eastern Connecticut 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 12/2023, Chamber Of Commerce Of Eastern Connecticut Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT, INC. IS A COLLABORATIVE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS DEDICATED TO SECURING AND ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INNOVATION CENTER- CREATE A HUB FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES, PHYSICAL OR OTHERWISE.
MARKETING/ PROMOTIONS OF CHAMBER MEMBER GOODS AND SERVICES.
EVENTS - PROVIDE PLATFORMS FOR NETWORKINGM SKILL BUILDING, AND BUSINESS EDUCATION/ AWARENESS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Sheridan President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $213,344 |
Patrick Green Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Joyce Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Ellen Jukoski Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Granger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Callahan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,111,424 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,111,424 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $862,292 |
| Investment income | $695 |
| 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 | $2,162,280 |
| 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. | $234,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,471 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $606,522 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,727 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,074 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,677 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,836 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,663 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $70,641 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $65,086 |
| Travel | $8,745 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,323 |
| Interest | $10,313 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,441 |
| Insurance | $20,134 |
| All other expenses | $34,723 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,476,499 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $356,945 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $138,294 |
| 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 | $10,808 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,509,939 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,016,376 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,772 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $111,504 |
| 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 | $407,048 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,015 |
| Total liabilities | $624,339 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,361,294 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,743 |
| 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 | $3,016,376 |