Nonprofit · EIN 35-2434545
GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC
Also known as SHELLIE WEST HEDGES
Tax-exempt · BLUFFTON, SC 29910
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $253,190 | $230,395 | $22,795 | $203,792 | $261,038 | -$57,246 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $219,996 | $179,749 | $40,247 | $158,067 | $199,435 | -$41,368 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $172,738 | $178,324 | -$5,586 | $110,482 | $192,098 | -$81,616 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $169,689
- Membership dues
- $169,689
- Program service revenue
- $54,902
- Investment income
- $4,379
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,220
- Other revenue
- $24,220
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,295
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $144,818
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,952
- Occupancy
- $10,200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $158,067
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,792
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $261,038
- Net assets, end of year
- -$57,246
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4,379
- Gross receipts
- $305,416
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE OSTERMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $84,812 |
| GUSTAVO RATTIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES DISMOND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MEGAN MACK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EVAN BROMLEY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN CHOWANSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOU HALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEG JAMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LATOYA SALTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE OSTERMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $76,237 |
| DON BRASHEARS | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATHERINE SURATOS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGAN MACK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EVAN BROMLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN CHOWANSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOU HALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEG JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON BRASHEARS | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| DANIELLA STONEFIELD | VICE CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN BROMLEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON BROWN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MELANIE GALLION | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| RON GRAY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID GREEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MEG JAMES | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN MACK | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JOE NAHMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1897, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-1897
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATALIE J OSTERMAN, 29 PLANTATION PARK SUITE 703, BLUFFTON, SC 29910
- Signed the 990
- NATALIE J OSTERMAN, CEO
- Phone
- (843) 757-5110
- Return prepared by
- ROBINSON GRANT & CO PA
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE "VOICE" OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE VALUABLE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- BUSINESS AWARDS GALA - GATHERING OF BUSINESS LEADERS TO CONNECT, HONOR AND RECOGNIZE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY
- WOMEN IN BUSINESS - EMPOWERING EVENT TO CONNECT AND RECOGNIZE WOMEN IN BUSINESS
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
- 35-2434545
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,792
- Income (IRS master file)
- $305,416
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $253,190 | $230,395 | $203,792 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $219,996 | $179,749 | $158,067 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $172,738 | $178,324 | $110,482 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 35-2434545).
Questions about GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC
- What is the EIN of GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC is 35-2434545.
- Is GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2013.
- Are donations to GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC 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 GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC 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 GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC 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 GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NATALIE J OSTERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,812 (NATALIE OSTERMAN, CEO).
- How much revenue does GREATER BLUFFTON CHAMBER & CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $253,190, expenses of $230,395 and total assets of $203,792 at year end.
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