Nonprofit · EIN 34-0628440
WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · WOOSTER, OH 44691
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,027,047 | $841,626 | $185,421 | $1,945,702 | $3,765 | $1,941,937 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,049,709 | $775,295 | $274,414 | $1,759,681 | $3,165 | $1,756,516 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $367,472
- of which government grants
- $62,428
- Membership dues
- $305,044
- Program service revenue
- $562,280
- Investment income
- $33,440
- Net rental income
- $10,450
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,051
- Other revenue
- $63,855
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $142,633
- Other salaries and wages
- $164,821
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $340,542
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,580
- Occupancy
- $46,404
- Travel
- $141
- Depreciation
- $30,769
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,759,681
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,945,702
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,765
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,941,937
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $606,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,941,937
- Gross unrelated business income
- $18,200
- Gross receipts
- $1,047,842
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1908
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMIRA ZIMMERLY | PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $142,633 | $14,127 |
| AMY MARINELLO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHARON MARCANTHONY | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCCLINTOCK | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MARLAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIBETH BURNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMAND MASSARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SMYTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CARRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD KAUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SHAMIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WALLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODD WELKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH BUCKWALTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON NOBLE II | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ANDREW MICHEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICH FISHBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN STIKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMIRA ZIMMERLY | PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $126,442 | $12,464 |
| MICHAEL MCCLINTOCK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY MARINELLO | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BOREMAN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MARLAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STIKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIBETH BURNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMAND MASSARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON NOBLE II | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SMYTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CARRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH FISHBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD KAUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SHAMIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE WEBSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WALLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODD WELKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHARON MARCANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 377 W LIBERTY ST, WOOSTER, OH 44691-4852
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SAMIRA ZIMMERLY, 377 WEST LIBERTY STREET, WOOSTER, OH 44691
- Signed the 990
- SAMIRA ZIMMERLY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (330) 262-5735
- Website
- WWW.WOOSTERCHAMBER.COM
- Return prepared by
- MEADEN & MOORE LTD
Mission
WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOSTERS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN THE WOOSTER AREA BY ADVANCING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- WOOSTERFEST IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN WOOSTER TO PROMOTE THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES. THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS THOUSANDS FROM THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO BY OFFERING FREE ENTERTAINMENT, UNIQUE FOOD VENDORS, BIER AND WEINGARTEN, AND ACTIVITIES FOR LOCALS AND TOURISTS ALIKE.Expenses $65,117 · revenue $143,140
- THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW IS AN ANNUAL EVENT WHERE HOMEOWNERS, GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS, AND PROFESSIONALS GATHER TO EXPLORE THE LATEST TRENDS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES RELATED TO HOME IMPROVEMENT, LANDSCAPING, GARDENING AND OUTDOOR LIVING. 171 VENDORS REGISTERED THROUGH CHAMBERMASTER, AND 8 FOOD VENDORS/7 PLANT SALE PARTICIPANTS OFFERED PRODUCTS FOR SALE.Expenses $27,777 · revenue $89,067
- THE ANNUAL DINNER IS A CELEBRATION OF BUSINESSES IN THE WOOSTER COMMUNITY AND A PRESENTATION OF AWARD PLAQUES TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS BY BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE DINNER ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THE PAST YEAR, INTRODUCTION OF STAFF, CURRENT MEMBERS OF GOVERNANCE, AND THE INCOMING OFFICERS FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THE ANNUAL DINNER DRAWS 800+ PEOPLE AND HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS SUCCESSES AND OPPORTUNITY IN WOOSTER.Expenses $94,091 · revenue $151,224
- THE CHAMBER PROMOTES YOUTH AWARENESS BY SPONSORING A LEMONADE DAY PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES IN PERSON MEETINGS WITH THE YOUTH TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.THE CHAMBER ALSO HOLDS VARIOUS OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE BUSINESSES IN THE WOOSTER COMMUNITY INCLUDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, SAFETY COUNCIL, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES, PRINTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLICATIONS.Expenses $104,734 · revenue $194,003
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0628440
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,945,702
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,047,842
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,027,047 | $841,626 | $1,945,702 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,049,709 | $775,295 | $1,759,681 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $820,143 | $684,602 | $1,712,210 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 34-0628440).
Questions about WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- What is the EIN of WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 34-0628440.
- Is WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1960.
- Are donations to WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WOOSTER 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 WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SAMIRA ZIMMERLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,633 (SAMIRA ZIMMERLY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,027,047, expenses of $841,626 and total assets of $1,945,702 at year end.
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