2026-05-29T10:10:06-00:00 2025-12-31 363614997 Eccezion 5400 W Elm Street Suite 203 McHenry IL 60050 990 2025-01-01 361035380 Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce ELGI 8477415660 31 S Grove Ave Elgin IL 60120 Carol Gieske President CEO 8477415660 2026-05-29 true Cheryden Juergensen P01252676 8153441300 2026-05-29 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carol Gieske 31 S Grove Ave Elgin IL 60120 786796 false X www.elginchamber.com X 1908 IL The Elgin Area Chamber connects communities through engagement, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership. 19 19 5 155 747 330261 297842 438060 443697 40368 30769 15166 14488 823855 786796 4000 0 0 584402 611312 0 0 147921 324183 736323 935495 87532 -148699 941390 791591 2611 1511 938779 790080 The Elgin Area Chamber connects communities through engagement, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership. false false 430011 344792 Economic Development Division cultivates a highly skilled workforce through building education and training initiatives, attracting new businesses with a supportive environment, and retaining existing ones. EAC is committed to improving transportation infrastructure. EAC actively promotes Elgin, IL quality of life to attract not just businesses, but residents and visitors alike. This comprehensive program positions Elgin for long-term economic growth and a vibrant community. 163712 88405 Programs and Events Established programs and events are a two-pronged approach to supporting local businesses and fostering community growth. The programs focus on initiatives with long-term impact, like developing a skilled workforce through education workshops or providing professional development opportunities. Meanwhile events create opportunities for immediate engagement. We organize networking events for businesses to connect, share ideas, and discover potential partnerships. Together, these initiatives create a synergy that strengthens the local business ecosystem and promotes economic prosperity. 19466 10500 Advancing Progress Program is a multifaceted initiative designed to propel the chamber and economic developments programs of work. This program helps to position Elgin for a prosperous future with a skilled workforce, thriving businesses, and a high quality of life for all. 613189 false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 5 true true true false false false false false false false X 19 19 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X X Carol Gieske 8477415560 31 S Grove Ave Elgin IL 60120 Carol Gieske President and CEO 040.00 X X X 172314 0 9986 Anatol Lucenko Jr Director of Economic Development 040.00 X 138104 0 30854 Theresa Gajewski VP Accounting and Operations 040.00 X X 115800 0 18456 Mike Warren Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Sara Vaince Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 John Talkington Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Antje Simm Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 George Santiago Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Ron ONeal Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Sellers Wong Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Steven Migala Vice Chair 000.25 X X 0 0 0 Jeni Lyon Past Chair 000.25 X X 0 0 0 Eva Balderrama Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Gabe Grzeskiewicz Treasurer 000.25 X X 0 0 0 Sheri DeShazo Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Rolando Guerrero Board Chair 000.25 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Garcia Vice Chair, Membership 000.25 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Maloney Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Peggy Heinrich Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Johnson Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 Kerry Klein Director 000.25 X 0 0 0 426218 59296 3 false true false 294529 3313 3313 297842 Economic Development 561499 344792 344792 Program Events 561499 88405 88405 Advancing Progress 561499 10500 10500 443697 30769 30769 13741 13741 Advertising Sales 541800 747 747 747 786796 443697 747 44510 0 0 0 0 426218 319664 106554 0 185094 138384 46710 0 0 0 0 8739 8739 14365 14365 0 0 0 77200 64787 12413 18396 10509 7887 1531 1099 432 0 0 2415 1252 1163 0 4294 2763 1531 0 0 3843 2562 1281 4392 2923 1469 Donation to other 100000 100000 Program Events 32283 32283 Supplies 33091 20697 12394 Dues and Subscriptions 7429 3791 3638 16205 12475 3730 935495 613189 322306 255874 73459 672546 709005 39922 30795 12970 9127 941390 791591 2611 1511 2611 1511 X 938779 790080 938779 790080 941390 791591 -148699 X false true X true false false 39922 30795 9127 9127 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X 806796 20000 20000 786796 786796 955495 20000 20000 935495 935495 X 2 The chamber is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501c6 of the Internal Revenue Code. Management represents there are no uncertain tax position or other provisions for income taxes that should be recognized in these financial statements. false false false false false false false false false Carol Gieske President and CEO 149104 10000 9600 13596 182300 Anatol Lucenko Jr Director of Economic Development 127998 8000 32960 168958 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft copy of the 990 is provided to the executive committee prior to its filing. The executive committee then reviews and approves the copy, which is documented in the committee minutes. The approval is then communicated to the outside accountant who prepares the final copy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Elgin Area Chambers Executive Committee reviews CEO compensation annually. The review process includes an evaluation of performance, peer comparisons, and input gathered from numerous sources. Based on these factors, the committee proposes and votes on compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The chamber makes documents available in accordance with the applicable law. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members and all employees are asked annually to review the conflict of interest policy and complete and sign the form. The forms are kept on file. When made aware of a potential conflict of interest, the Chamber follows up with the individual in question to get new forms completed and signed.