Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Of Commerce Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $663.8k
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
- Founding
- 08/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 64-0761350
Organization Overview
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Gulfport, MS. The organization was established in 1989. 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, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 12/2023, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC., A MISSISSIPPI NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (THE "CHAMBER") CONNECTS, INFORMS, ADVOCATES AND DEVELOPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS ANNUAL BILOXI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL WHICH CELEBRATES BILOXI'S RICH CULTURE, HERITAGE, AND CONNECTION TO THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY. THE ONE-DAY FESTIVAL INCLUDES LIVE ENTERTAINEMENT, AN ARRAY OF SEAFOOD, COOKING COMPETITIONS, ARTS & CRAFTS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP LEADERS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BY CONNECTING ITS NETWORK OF DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE PROGRAM OFFERS DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS THAT ARE VALUABLE TOT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL INDUSTRIES.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREPARE THE AREA'S CURRENT AND POTENTIAL LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO UNDERSTAND REAL PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND TO CREATE A COMMUNICATION NETWORK BETWEEN THE PRESENT AND EMERGING LEADERS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amber Olsen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Chambless President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Sandoz Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Duhe Attorney | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Lee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Chance Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $464,333 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,850 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,665 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,665 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $483,848 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $614,733 |
| Investment income | $46,856 |
| 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 | $1,163,332 |
| 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 | $521,265 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,327 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,591 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,302 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,686 |
| Office expenses | $141 |
| Information technology | $15,668 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,157 |
| Travel | $8,971 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,133 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,428 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $14,665 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,153,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $789,194 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $655,072 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,828 |
| 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 | $8,182 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,255 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $663,847 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,147,378 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,454 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $116,008 |
| 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 | $133,462 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,013,916 |
| 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 | $2,147,378 |