﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2025v4.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2026-03-05T11:59:29-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>454084437</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WARREN AVERETT LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>36474C EMERALD COAST PKWY SUITE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <AddressLine2Txt>3301</AddressLine2Txt>
        <CityNm>DESTIN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>32541</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2025-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>591145150</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DESTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>DEST</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8508376241</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4484 LEGENDARY DRIVE A</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>DESTIN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>32541</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>SHANE MOODY</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8508372711</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2026-03-01</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>BRANDEN M CROSBY CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01537668</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8508370398</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2025</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>SHANE MOODY</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4484 LEGENDARY DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>DESTIN</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>32541</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>551271</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="6">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.DESTINCHAMBER.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1966</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>FL</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PROMOTE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH MEMBER ACTIVITIES.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>21</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>21</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>6</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>366810</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>345803</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>128170</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>131749</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>10224</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>11465</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>52494</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>29874</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>557698</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>518891</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>321726</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>319181</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>226730</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>229007</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>548456</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>548188</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>9242</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-29297</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>713741</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>671563</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>25568</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>12687</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>688173</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>658876</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROMOTE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH MEMBER ACTIVITIES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <Desc>ANNUAL DINNER - RECOGNIZES CHAMBER MEMBERS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHAMBER OVER THE PAST YEAR. ALSO, THE NEW OFFICERS ARE PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <Desc>BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS BREAKFAST, HELD THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, IS ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 150 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS WHO ENJOY AN INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION AND NETWORKING.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <Desc>DESTIN FORWARD, THE CHAMBERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WAS CREATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO HELP FIND AND EDUCATE FUTURE CITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>7</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>6</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>1</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>1</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>21</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>21</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>0</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CHAMBER STAFF</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>8508376241</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>4484 LEGENDARY DRIVE SUITE A</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DESTIN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>32541</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MONICA WALLIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRANDEN CROSBY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN-ELECT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNI BRUNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTIAN CARLEE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRYAN OSBORNE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALISHA HURWOOD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIRMAN- COMMUNITY &amp;</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TYLER JARVIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIRMAN- GOVERNMENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CAPT CHAD REWIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN CARNS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN'S APPOINTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MAC MCFARLAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN'S APPOINTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIM WINTNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SPECIAL APPOINTEE-MILITARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID BUTLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN TOOMBS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DOUG RAINER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WAYNE BERNHEISEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JASON HALL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NEKO STUBBLEFIELD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MEL PONDER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIC NAVARRE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BERNARD JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KC DONAHEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHANE MOODY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>145169</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>145169</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>297103</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>48700</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>345803</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>LEADERS IN BUSINESS LU</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561499</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>35145</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>35145</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ANNUAL DINNER</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561499</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>25403</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>25403</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PUBLICATIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>513140</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>25042</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>25042</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>DESTIN FORWARD</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561499</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>21005</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>21005</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561499</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11735</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>11735</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>13419</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>13419</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>131749</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11465</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>11465</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>2400</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <LessRentalExpensesGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
      </LessRentalExpensesGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>2400</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2400</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2400</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>59190</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>32380</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>26810</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>26810</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>513140</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>664</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>664</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>664</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>518891</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>134813</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>38275</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>145169</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>121951</TotalAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6367</TotalAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24396</TotalAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21298</TotalAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22964</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2097</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38510</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2340</TotalAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24455</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1088</TotalAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8515</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1031</TotalAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20301</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19533</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROGRAM EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>62360</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PUBLICATION EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>14003</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MEMBER RELATIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>5640</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS - MANAGEM</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2614</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3556</TotalAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>548188</TotalAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>172727</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>189461</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>141907</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>81109</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>909873</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>512193</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>395327</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>397680</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2722</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2255</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1058</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1058</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>713741</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>671563</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>494</BOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25074</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12687</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25568</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12687</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>688173</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>658876</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>688173</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>658876</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>713741</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>671563</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-29297</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>164939</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>164939</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>550471</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>337840</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>212631</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>194463</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>174353</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>20110</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>397680</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>N/P - TRUSTMARK BANK</Desc>
        <Amt>11456</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CREDIT CARD PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>170</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>401K PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>1061</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>12687</TotalLiabilityAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>BOURBON ON THE BAY</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>29139</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>29139</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>15351</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>GOLF TOURNAMENTS</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>30051</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>30051</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>17029</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>59190</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>59190</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>32380</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>32380</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>26810</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES NOT REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>