Whittier-Area Chamber Of Commerce

Organization Overview

Whittier-Area Chamber Of Commerce is located in Whittier, CA. The organization was established in 1963. 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 03/2022, Whittier-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. Whittier-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 03/2022, Whittier-Area Chamber Of Commerce generated $604.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $495.2k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WHITTIER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (WACC), A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WAS FORMED IN 1914 TO SERVE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF THE GREATER WHITTIER AREA THROUGH ONGOING BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT. THE WACC WORKS TO UPHOLD ITS MISSION AND SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING QUALITY NETWORKING EVENTS, MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND BUSINESS INFORMATION THROUGH SEMINARS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAGAZINE - PUBLISHED ANNUALLY AND DELIVERED TO WHITTIER BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS. THE MAGAZINE CONTAINS IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING WHITTIER INFORMATION, A MAP OF THE CITY, AND A DIRECTORY OF CHAMBER MEMBERS. ADVERTISING SPACES ARE SOLD TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRINTING AND DELIVERING THE PUBLICATIONS.


VIRTUAL AUCTION - THIS AUCTION TOOK THE PLACE OF THE ANNUAL HATHAWAY GOLF CLASSIC DURING 2021 AND 2022 WHEN THE CHAMBER COULD NOT HAVE IN PERSON EVENTS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS, THE CHAMBER WAS ABLE TO RAISE MONEY TO FUND CONTINUING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS.


CHMBEROPOLY - THIS EVENT TOOK THE PLACE OF THE CHAMBER'S BUSINESS EXPO IN 2021. THIS WAS AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO MARKET AND PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES WHILE ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN A FUN GAME. MONEY WAS RAISED TO THE CHAMBER'S GENERAL FUND THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS AND ADVERTISERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carol B Crosby
President & CEO
$91,383
Kwan Lee
President Elect
$0
Sandra Hahn
Board President
$0
Bryan Tabizon
Immediate Past President
$0
Susan Ayala
VP Community Affairs
$0
Cheryl Estep
VP Membership
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$264,654
Fundraising events$81,839
Related organizations$0
Government grants $152,128
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$498,621
Total Program Service Revenue$96,699
Investment income $86
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 $604,199

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Whittier-Area Chamber Of Commerce has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Credit Union Of Southern California

Anaheim, CA

PURPOSE: PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND CIVIC WELFARE OF WHITTIER BY OFFERING OUR MEMBERS SUPERIOR BUSINESS WORKING EVENTS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MARKETING ASSISTANCE, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.

$6,000
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