Nonprofit · EIN 01-0371234
ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $418,183 | $402,769 | $15,414 | $117,936 | $6,985 | $110,951 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $415,583 | $429,974 | -$14,391 | $99,550 | $4,013 | $95,537 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $387,547 | $432,543 | -$44,996 | $130,307 | $20,379 | $109,928 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $248,466
- of which government grants
- $14,000
- Membership dues
- $182,260
- Program service revenue
- $168,595
- Investment income
- $391
- Net income from fundraising events
- $731
- Other revenue
- $731
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $124,676
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $140,321
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,925
- Accounting fees
- $19,870
- Occupancy
- $37,159
- Travel
- $1,250
- Depreciation
- $4,089
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $99,550
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,936
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $110,951
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,044
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $110,951
- Gross unrelated business income
- $71,659
- Gross receipts
- $442,582
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1956
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY D BOLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIANA BRAGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KELLEY COLUMBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHY COOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA ELLIOT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA ASHE LOOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANE O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA PELLERANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL RICHARDS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA SARGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SHOPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY C BOLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY D BOLES | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIANA CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KELLEY COLUMBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHY COOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA ELLIOT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK FROST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT GURNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN LANGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMANDA ASHE LOOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANE O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA PELLERANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JONAH ROUNSEVILLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| REBECCA SARGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SHOPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICK TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BEAL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| AMY C BOLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| AMY D BOLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| KELLY COLUMBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| KATHY COOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| LINDA ELLIOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| JACK FROST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| BRIAN LANGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| MEGAN MOSHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| SUSAN NORDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| LAURA PELLERANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SHOPPE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| BRIAN SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| NICK TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| TOM WHEELER | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 163 HIGH ST, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605-1713
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY D BOLES
- Signed the 990
- AMY D BOLES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (207) 667-5584
- Website
- WWW.ELLSWORTHCHAMBER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HMV LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHAMBER'S LARGEST CITY WIDE EVENT TAKES PLACE THE FOURTH WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER, AUTUMN GOLD DRAWS THOUSANDS OF VISITORS FROM THE REGION AND AWAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FALL IN NEW ENGLAND. SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDE A CAR SHOW, CHOWDER TASTING ON THE WATERFRONT; FREE BOAT RIDES ON THE UNION RIVER, AND MANY MORE EVENTS, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, MUSIC, THEATER, CRAFT FAIRS, CHILDREN'S EVENTS AND MORE. THE EVENT IS OVER THREE DECADES OLD AND EACH YEAR GROWS OR CHANGES TO REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES' INTERESTS. IT IS A TRUE ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR THE REGION, AS THE CHAMBER MARKETS THE EVENT HEAVILY STATEWIDE THRU TV, RADIO, AND PRINT MEDIA.Expenses $62,467 · revenue $34,293
- OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE OUR BUSINESSES WITH TIMELY AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED COST. EVERYTHING FROM HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ARE OFFERED THRU THE YEAR. LEADERSHIP HANCOCK COUNTY A PROGRAM UNDER THE CHAMBER, PROVIDING INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO MANAGERS, OWNERS AND UPWARDLY MOBILE PROFESSIONALS, ALLOWING FOR COMPANIES TO OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES, MAKING RETENTION STRONGER.Expenses $21,512 · revenue $17,740
- OUR HANCOCK COUNTY BUSINESS CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW ALTERNATES EACH YEAR BETWEEN A TRADE SHOW AND A FULL-DAY BUSINESS CONFERENCE. BOTH THE TRADESHOW AND FULL DAY CONFERENCE ALLOW OUR BUSINESSES TO SHARE INFORMATION, GET EDUCATION LOCALLY AND PROVIDE AN ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO OUR LOCAL BUSINESS ECONOMY.Expenses $104,362 · revenue $80,964
- OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHRISTMAS IN ELLSWORTH, GUIDEBOOK, NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, BUSINESS AFTER DARK AND MORE.Expenses $214,428 · revenue $35,598
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0371234
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,936
- Income (IRS master file)
- $442,582
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $418,183 | $402,769 | $117,936 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $415,583 | $429,974 | $99,550 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $387,547 | $432,543 | $130,307 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $419,121 | $390,768 | $166,595 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0371234).
Questions about ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- What is the EIN of ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 01-0371234.
- Is ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1981.
- Are donations to ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMY D BOLES.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELLSWORTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $418,183, expenses of $402,769 and total assets of $117,936 at year end.
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