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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2816054

VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · FREDERICKSBRG, VA 22401

Financials

$27K$47K2023$192K$264K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$191,600$263,994-$72,394$9,413$95,058-$85,645
December 31, 2023990-EZ$26,662$46,709-$20,047$3,864$23,911-$20,047
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$146,842
of which government grants
$92,203
Membership dues
$13,500
Program service revenue
$44,042
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$716
Other revenue
$716

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,239
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,178
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,178
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$600
Occupancy
$9,384
Travel
$15,383
Depreciation
$1,359
Program services (functional)
$240,403
Management and general (functional)
$18,206
Fundraising (functional)
$5,385

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,864
Total assets, end of year
$9,413
Total liabilities, end of year
$95,058
Net assets, end of year
-$85,645
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,437
Gross receipts
$198,305
Employees
0
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
VA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERNISHA HALLPRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
36$60,178
MICHELLE RIDDICKMEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
SHEKELA HUTCHINSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GAVRIERL LEGYND PHDBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
TRACEY HALLBOARD CHAIR AND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERNISHA HALLPRESIDENT60$0
TRACEY HALLVICE PRESIDENT20$0
MICHELLE RIDDICKVP OF EVENTS & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT10$0
SHEKELA HUTCHINSONMEMBER0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
317 WILLIAM ST STE 1, FREDERICKSBRG, VA 22401-5852
In care of
% ERNISHA HALL
Signed the 990
ERNISHA HALL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(540) 216-0021
Return prepared by
Compass CPAs of Virginia

Mission

INCREASE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH WHILE FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ENTREPRENEURS TO THRIVE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • VABBD EXPO AND CONFERENCE A LARGE-SCALE ANNUAL CONVENING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER ENTREPRENEURS, CORPORATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE EVENT FEATURES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, VENDOR EXHIBITIONS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE VISIBILITY FOR MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES, FACILITATE PROCUREMENT CONNECTIONS, AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.VABBD EXPO AND CONFERENCE
    Expenses $102,757 · revenue $3,145
  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP, AND OPERATIONAL SKILLS OF ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.EDUCATION AND TRAINING
    Expenses $55,671 · revenue $19,747
  • BUSINESS ACCELERATOR A COHORT-BASED, MULTI-WEEK TRAINING INITIATIVE THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS AT VARIOUS STAGES OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE STRUCTURED INSTRUCTION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MENTORSHIP, AND ACCESS TO SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO HELP REFINE BUSINESS MODELS, STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, IMPROVE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND SCALE THEIR ENTERPRISES.
    Expenses $45,250 · revenue $11,000
  • PROFESSIONAL NETWORKINGPROFESSIONAL NETWORKING PROGRAM CREATES STRUCTURED OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE, AND COLLABORATE.
    Expenses $11,851 · revenue $5,000
  • ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVANCES POLICIES AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF BLACK-OWNED AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES. THE CHAMBER ENGAGES IN EDUCATION, COALITION BUILDING, AND DIALOGUE WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS, PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES, AND AMPLIFY THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF ITS MEMBERS
    Expenses $11,523 · revenue $2,800
  • MEMBER ENGAGEMENTSUPPORTS THE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF CHAMBER MEMBERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ONBOARDING, MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS, RECOGNITION INITIATIVES, REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO CHAMBER BENEFITS AND RESOURCES.
    Expenses $7,781 · revenue $1,850
  • VIVID WOMEN A LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TARGETED PROGRAMMING THAT FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS GROWTH, PERSONAL BRANDING, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND PEER SUPPORT.
    Expenses $5,570 · revenue $500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2816054
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,413
Income (IRS master file)
$198,305

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$191,600$263,994$9,413XML
990-EZDecember 2023$26,662$46,709$3,864XML

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 35-2816054).

Questions about VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is the EIN of VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 35-2816054.
Is VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2023.
Are donations to VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does VIRGINIA BLACK 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 VIRGINIA BLACK 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 VIRGINIA BLACK 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 are the officers and directors of VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,178 (ERNISHA HALL, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER).
How much revenue does VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $191,600, expenses of $263,994 and total assets of $9,413 at year end.

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