Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce is located in North Charleston, SC. 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 12/2023, Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charleston Metro 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, Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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
TO INITIATE, ADVOCATE, AND EMPOWER OUR REGION TO ADVANCE A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Derreberry President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $357,380 |
Justin Lee Highly Compensated Employee | 40 | $145,625 | |
Kelly Killeen-Haupt Highly Compensated Employee | 40 | $146,700 | |
Laurie Carter Officer | Officer | 40 | $118,470 |
Scott Barhight Highly Compensated Employee | 40 | $122,932 | |
Adrian Cain Highly Compensated Employee | 40 | $108,386 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,627,605 |
| Investment income | $25,306 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,402 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,670,659 |
| 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. | $542,759 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,641,067 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,370 |
| Other employee benefits | $230,291 |
| Payroll taxes | $159,302 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,640 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,196 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $156,303 |
| Advertising and promotion | $114,131 |
| Office expenses | $132,289 |
| Information technology | $106,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $360,296 |
| Travel | $95,212 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $104,828 |
| Interest | $17,107 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $137,162 |
| Insurance | $5,758 |
| All other expenses | $23,226 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,568,359 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $664,824 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,601 |
| 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 | $59,428 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $484,945 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $964,777 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,078,272 |
| Total assets | $6,270,847 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $235,225 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,160,454 |
| 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 | $217,921 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,563 |
| Total liabilities | $5,618,163 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $652,684 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,270,847 |