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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3187469

HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HOWELL, MI 48843

Financials

$45K$40K2021$95K$85K2023$199K$97K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$199,245$97,022$102,223$424,886$11,994$412,892
December 31, 2023990$94,931$85,138$9,793$337,003$26,334$310,669
December 31, 2021990$44,683$40,425$4,258$330,965$30,955$300,010
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$127,756
Program service revenue
$78,498
Investment income
$117
Net rental income
-$7,126
Other revenue
-$7,126

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,375
Depreciation
$18,435
Program services (functional)
$89,421
Management and general (functional)
$7,601

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$331,871
Total assets, end of year
$424,886
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,994
Net assets, end of year
$412,892
Land, buildings and equipment
$197,646
Net assets without donor restrictions
$310,746
Net assets with donor restrictions
$102,146
Gross receipts
$256,011
Employees
0
Volunteers
43
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
MI

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
CARRIE BONOFIGLIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DON CORTEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ANDREA DAHLINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
NICOLE DOMITROVICHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MARCIA GEBAROWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
GEOF GREENEISENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
SUZY MURPHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JANELLE SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARRIE BONOFIGLIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DON CORTEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ANDREA DAHLINEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
NICOLE DOMITROVICHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MARCIA GEBAROWSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
GEOF GREENEISENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PATTI GRIFFITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JANELLE SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMILY BARNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DON CORTEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PATTI GRIFFITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JANELLE BESTPRESIDENT
Officer
40$0
ANDREA DAHLINETREASURER
Officer
3$0
JOHN O'MALLEYSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
ASHLEY PREWCHAIR PERSON
Officer
3$0
ALAN SHEVELAVICE CHAIRPE
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
123 E WASHINGTON ST, HOWELL, MI 48843-2356
In care of
% JANELLE SMITH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JANELLE SMITH, 123 E WASHINGTON ST, HOWELL, MI 488432356
Signed the 990
JANELLE SMITH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(517) 546-3920
Return prepared by
BREDERNITZ WAGNER & CO PC

Mission

THE HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE OF THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION HOSTS THE FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE EACH YEAR THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HOWELL. THIS WELL-ESTABLISHED EVENT HAS A STRONG PRESENCE AND IS WIDELY ATTENDED BY PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. CROWDS OF 30,000 PLUS PEOPLE LINE THE PARADE ROUTE ALONG GRAND RIVER AND ENJOY THE MANY FESTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPANY IT. SPECTATORS CAN SHOP WITH LOCAL MERCHANTS, GRAB REFRESHMENTS, ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND POP IN FOR A VISIT WITH SANTA AND HIS REINDEER. RUNNERS DON THEIR FAVORITE HOLIDAY APPAREL, COSTUMES, AND LIGHTS TO RACE ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE IN THE FANTASY 5K RACE OR ONE MILE FAMILY FUN WALK.
    Expenses $34,955 · revenue $78,498
  • THE MARGARET STARKEY SCHOLARSHIP - SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO NON- TRADITIONAL STUDENTS WHO ARE ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION WHILE WORKING. THE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED DEPENDS UPON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS AND FUNDS AVAILABLE.
  • THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE OF THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION WORKED ALONGSIDE LOCAL PARTNERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO RAISE FUNDS TO ENHANCE THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY OF HOWELL ON THE LAWN OF THE HISTORIC LIVINGSTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE. SIX JET BLACK GRANITE STONES DISPLAYING THE BADGES OF THE UNITED STATE MILITARY WERE ADDED TO THE MEMORIAL'S BENCHES, ALONG WITH LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS.
    Expenses $54,466

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3187469
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$424,886
Income (IRS master file)
$256,011

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$199,245$97,022$424,886XML
990December 2023$94,931$85,138$337,003XML
990December 2022$78,758$78,629$321,769IRS
990December 2021$44,683$40,425$330,965XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 38-3187469).

Questions about HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION is 38-3187469.
Is HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION 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 HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION 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 HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION 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 HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JANELLE SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $199,245, expenses of $97,022 and total assets of $424,886 at year end.

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