Nonprofit · EIN 36-1035380
ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · ELGIN, IL 60120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $786,796 | $935,495 | -$148,699 | $791,591 | $1,511 | $790,080 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $823,855 | $736,323 | $87,532 | $941,390 | $2,611 | $938,779 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $790,393 | $725,581 | $64,812 | $851,247 | $0 | $851,247 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $297,842
- Membership dues
- $294,529
- Program service revenue
- $443,697
- Investment income
- $30,769
- Royalties
- $13,741
- Other revenue
- $14,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $426,218
- Other salaries and wages
- $185,094
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $611,312
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,739
- Accounting fees
- $14,365
- Travel
- $2,415
- Depreciation
- $3,843
- Program services (functional)
- $613,189
- Management and general (functional)
- $322,306
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $941,390
- Total assets, end of year
- $791,591
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,511
- Net assets, end of year
- $790,080
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,127
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $790,080
- Gross unrelated business income
- $747
- Gross receipts
- $786,796
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 155
- Year formed
- 1908
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Gieske | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,314 | $9,986 |
| Anatol Lucenko Jr | Director of Economic Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,104 | $30,854 |
| Theresa Gajewski | VP Accounting and Operations Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,800 | $18,456 |
| Mike Warren | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Vaince | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| John Talkington | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Antje Simm | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| George Santiago | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron ONeal | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Sellers Wong | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Migala | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeni Lyon | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva Balderrama | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabe Grzeskiewicz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheri DeShazo | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolando Guerrero | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Amanda Garcia | Vice Chair, Membership Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Leslie Maloney | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Peggy Heinrich | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Suzanne Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Kerry Klein | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Gieske | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,367 | $21,306 |
| Anatol Lucenko Jr | Director of Economic Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,200 | $33,242 |
| Theresa Gajewski | VP Accounting and Operations Officer | 40 | $109,635 | $17,949 |
| Michael Wong | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheri DeShazo | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva Balderrama | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Vaince | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Warren | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Maloney | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sam | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Yaneth Medina | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Klein | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Rolando Guerrero | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Rise Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ReJena Lyon | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvonne Irving | Chair Membership Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Migala | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| John Talkington | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabe Grzeskiewicz | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Rauschenberger | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL GIESKE | SECRETARY/PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $162,851 | $11,776 |
| ANATOL LUCENKO JR | DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,648 | $33,365 |
| THERESA GAJEWSKI | VP ACCOUNTING & OPS Officer | 40 | $105,709 | $20,194 |
| EVA BALDERRAMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BARAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI DESHAZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLANDO GUERRERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE IRVING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RIS JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEKOVIA LIVINGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REJENA LYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCKAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YANETH MEDINA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MIGALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH RAUSCHENBERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TALKINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA VAINCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WONG | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX ZAKHARENKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO GRUTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GALDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31 S GROVE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-6403
- In care of
- % CAROL GIESKE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Carol Gieske, 31 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
- Signed the 990
- Carol Gieske, President CEO
- Phone
- (847) 741-5660
- Website
- www.elginchamber.com
- Return prepared by
- Eccezion
Mission
The Elgin Area Chamber connects communities through engagement, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.
Program accomplishments
- Economic Development Division cultivates a highly skilled workforce through building education and training initiatives, attracting new businesses with a supportive environment, and retaining existing ones. EAC is committed to improving transportation infrastructure. EAC actively promotes Elgin, IL quality of life to attract not just businesses, but residents and visitors alike. This comprehensive program positions Elgin for long-term economic growth and a vibrant community.Expenses $430,011 · revenue $344,792
- Programs and Events Established programs and events are a two-pronged approach to supporting local businesses and fostering community growth. The programs focus on initiatives with long-term impact, like developing a skilled workforce through education workshops or providing professional development opportunities. Meanwhile events create opportunities for immediate engagement. We organize networking events for businesses to connect, share ideas, and discover potential partnerships. Together, these initiatives create a synergy that strengthens the local business ecosystem and promotes economic prosperity.Expenses $163,712 · revenue $88,405
- Advancing Progress Program is a multifaceted initiative designed to propel the chamber and economic developments programs of work. This program helps to position Elgin for a prosperous future with a skilled workforce, thriving businesses, and a high quality of life for all.Expenses $19,466 · revenue $10,500
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 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
- 36-1035380
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $791,591
- Income (IRS master file)
- $786,796
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $786,796 | $935,495 | $791,591 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $823,855 | $736,323 | $941,390 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $790,393 | $725,581 | $851,247 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $666,068 | $617,161 | $786,435 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 36-1035380).
Questions about ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- What is the EIN of ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 36-1035380.
- Is ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1938.
- Are donations to ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ELGIN 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 ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELGIN 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 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Carol Gieske.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,314 (Carol Gieske, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $786,796, expenses of $935,495 and total assets of $791,591 at year end.
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