Nonprofit · EIN 37-0710280
GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,187,141 | $1,160,810 | $26,331 | $1,716,886 | $779,111 | $937,775 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,065,937 | $1,109,812 | -$43,875 | $1,742,017 | $830,573 | $911,444 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,031,783 | $982,946 | $48,837 | $1,785,226 | $829,907 | $955,319 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $142,925
- Program service revenue
- $985,798
- Investment income
- $43,804
- Other revenue
- $14,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $651,306
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $762,664
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $680
- Accounting fees
- $11,000
- Occupancy
- $74,528
- Travel
- $6,705
- Depreciation
- $10,060
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,742,017
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,716,886
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $779,111
- Net assets, end of year
- $937,775
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,390
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $937,775
- Gross unrelated business income
- $94,640
- Gross receipts
- $1,187,141
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1868
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Murphy | CEO & President Officer | 40 | $166,253 | $12,571 |
| Lisa Schafer | VP - Operations Officer | 40 | $122,363 | $9,573 |
| David Earhart | VP - Member Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,467 | $8,981 |
| Jeff Large | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Cormeny | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mylas Copeland | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Nguyen | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cal Thomas | 3rd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Shugart | Secretary/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Borah | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Brennan | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Bullock | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jen Call | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Corbin | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Dillman | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ellison | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marne Fauser | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Flanders | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ronda Folkerts | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Gleckler | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Riechers | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erica Riplinger | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Daniel Mahony | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kayla Edwards | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Murphy | CEO & President Officer | 40 | $158,548 | $12,204 |
| Lisa Schafer | VP - Operations Officer | 40 | $116,983 | $9,197 |
| Mylas Copeland | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kayla Edwards | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Cormeny | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Call | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Corbin | 3rd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Shugart | Secretary/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathyy Battee-Freeman | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Evans | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Borah | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Flanders | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Bullock | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronda Folkerts | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Fry | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Dillman | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Donovan | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Nguyen | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Riplinger | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Staff | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Large | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cal Thomas | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Geckler | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Riechers | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Murphy | CEO & President Officer | 40 | $150,659 | $11,608 |
| Lisa Schafer | VP - Operations Officer | 40 | $108,033 | $8,423 |
| Sharon Riechers | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kayla Edwards | Chair-elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Cormeny | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Call | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Corbin | 3rd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Shugart | Secretary/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathyy Battee-Freeman | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Evans | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Boyer | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Flanders | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Bullock | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronda Folkerts | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mylas Copeland | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Fry | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Dillman | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Nguyen | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Riplinger | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Solomon | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Staff | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Large | At-Large Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 501 E CAPITOL AVE STE A, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701-1823
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Josh Shugart, 501 E Capitol Avenue Ste A, Springfield, IL 62701
- Signed the 990
- Josh Shugart, Secretary/Treasurer
- Phone
- (217) 525-1173
- Website
- www.GSCC.org
- Return prepared by
- ECK SCHAFER & PUNKE LLP
Mission
ENHANCE OUR MEMBERS' SUCCESS AND ADVANCE OUR ECONOMY
Program accomplishments
- CORPORATE CUP GOLF CHALLENGE - ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TO PROVIDE NETWORKING AND VISIBILITY FOR MEMBERS.
- JOB FAIR - EMPLOYERS PURCHASE BOOTHS TO RECRUIT EMPLOYEES
- SMALL BUSINESS AWARD LUNCHEON - AWARDS EVENT RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN 4 CATEGORIES
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
- 37-0710280
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,716,886
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,187,141
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,187,141 | $1,160,810 | $1,716,886 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,065,937 | $1,109,812 | $1,742,017 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,031,783 | $982,946 | $1,785,226 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $897,043 | $946,906 | $1,831,702 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 37-0710280).
Questions about GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- What is the EIN of GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 37-0710280.
- Is GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1955.
- Are donations to GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does GREATER SPRINGFIELD 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 GREATER SPRINGFIELD 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 GREATER SPRINGFIELD 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 GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Josh Shugart.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,253 (Mike Murphy, CEO & President).
- How much revenue does GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,187,141, expenses of $1,160,810 and total assets of $1,716,886 at year end.
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