West Branch Area Chamber Of Commerce is located in West Branch, MI. The organization was established in 1986. 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 09/2023, West Branch Area Chamber Of Commerce employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Branch 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 09/2023, West Branch Area Chamber Of Commerce generated $177.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $120.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 8 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
TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND COMMERCE IN THE WEST BRANCH AREA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE WEST BRANCH AREA BY RESPONDING TO PHONE, MAIL AND INTERNET REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION; SPONSORING TOURISM ACTIVITIES
TO COORDINATE EFFORTS OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONS IN STRENGTHING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Neuhaus Executive Director | Trustee | 30 | $51,412 |
Rob Kish Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Noeker Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Emil Rousseau Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nikki Biermann President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Scott Bell Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $59,016 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $17,250 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,889 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103,155 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,189 |
| Investment income | $2,844 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,600 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,064 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $177,852 |
| 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 | $75,887 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,357 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,981 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,840 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,642 |
| Office expenses | $7,994 |
| Information technology | $1,869 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,509 |
| Travel | $290 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,315 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,150 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,958 |
| Insurance | $4,946 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $120,738 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,936 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,605 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $150 |
| 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 | $29,051 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $127,356 |
| Total assets | $287,098 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,025 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,025 |
| 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 | $268,073 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $287,098 |