Barry County Area Chamber Of Commerce is located in Hastings, MI. The organization was established in 1945. 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, Barry County Area Chamber Of Commerce employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Barry County Area Chamber Of Commerce 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, Barry County Area Chamber Of Commerce generated $444.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $448.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BARRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS DEDICATED TO THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE COUNTY THROUGH CONNECTIVITY, PROMOTION AND BUSINESS SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BARRY BUCKS PROGRAM OFFERS PURCHASES OF GIFT CERTIFICATES THROUGH THE CHAMBER TO BE REDEEMED AT LOCAL BUSINESSES.
BARRY COUNTY BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO IS A FREE EVENT THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BARRY COUNTY BUSINESSES TO SHOWCASE AND HIGHLIGHT THE GOODS AND SERVICES THAT THEY BRING TO THE COMMUNITY. FOOD, GAMES, & COMMUNITY PULLED TOGETHER ON THE GROUNDS OF THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER.
VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND CELEBRATIONS IN LOCALITIES THROUGHOUT BARRY COUNTY THAT PROVIDE A COMPLETE RESOURCE OF AREA CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERING COMMUNITIES SO DILIGENTLY COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF BARRY COUNTY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Brown Ex Officio N | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Getty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Hatfield Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Maupin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Moore E.d.a.b Chai | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $65,805 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $163,085 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,046 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $292,936 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $125,251 |
| Investment income | $2,239 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,285 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $444,763 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $237,173 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,885 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $45,076 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,312 |
| Office expenses | $20,161 |
| Information technology | $3,038 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,135 |
| Travel | $13,605 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,687 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,937 |
| Insurance | $2,476 |
| All other expenses | $3,974 |
| Total functional expenses | $448,851 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,462 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,485 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $104,893 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $350,840 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$1,234 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $47,942 |
| Total liabilities | $46,708 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $304,132 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $350,840 |