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Nonprofit · EIN 39-1372547

ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020

Financials

$216K$209K2023$212K$206K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$212,172$206,182$5,990$171,809$57,108$114,701
December 31, 2023990$215,680$208,805$6,875$164,023$55,312$108,711
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,040
Membership dues
$33,040
Program service revenue
$141,895
Investment income
$6,082
Net income from fundraising events
$29,931
Other revenue
$31,155

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$87,543
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$94,909
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$850
Occupancy
$3,608
Program services (functional)
$205,332
Management and general (functional)
$850

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$164,023
Total assets, end of year
$171,809
Total liabilities, end of year
$57,108
Net assets, end of year
$114,701
Gross receipts
$215,172
Employees
3
Year formed
1950
State of legal domicile
WI

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
MELISSA KOEHLEREXEC DIRECT
Trustee or director
40$54,594
JOHN EWERTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
RACHEL MONTABATREASURER
Officer
–$0
TODD SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA KOEHLEREXEC DIRECT
Trustee or director
0$39,688
JOHN EWERTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
RACHEL MONTABATREASURER
Officer
–$0
TODD SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 425, ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020-0425
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TODD SMITH, 41 E RHINE STREET, ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020
Signed the 990
TODD SMITH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(920) 876-3659
Return prepared by
SUTTNER ACCOUNTING INC

Mission

THE ELKHART LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES KEY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO OVER 100 MEMBER BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE MISSION IS TO STIMULATE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND VITALITY IN THE ELKHART LAKE AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DEPOT DISPATCH-THE CHAMBER RUNS THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER CALLED THE DEPOT DISPATCH. THIS IS A TWELVE ISSUE NEWSPAPER FEATURING ARTICLES REGARDING MEMBER BUSINESSES, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN OUR AREA. FREE TO LOAL ZIP CODES AND TOURISTS. 6000 COPIES PRINTED PER ISSUE.
    Expenses $55,839
  • LODGING PROGRAM-THE CHAMBER OFFERS A LODGING PROGRAM WHERE WE CONTRACT WITH LOCAL OWNERS OF COTTAGES, HOUSES AND APARTMENTS TO RENT THEM TO TOURISTS WHO COME IN THE SUMMER. WE COLLECT A 15% FEE FROM THE LANDLORDS FOR THIS SERVICE AND A 15 FEE FROM THE TENANTS.
    Expenses $1,920
  • FARMERS & ARTISAN'S MARKET-THE CHAMBER RUNS A FARMERS & ARTISAN'S MARKET IN ELKHART LAKE ON 19 SATURDAYS IN THE SUMMER.
    Expenses $2,663
  • THE ELKHART LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS ITS MEMEBER BUSINESSES AND PROMOTES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $144,910

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
39-1372547
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$171,809
Income (IRS master file)
$215,172

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$212,172$206,182$171,809XML
990December 2023$215,680$208,805$164,023XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 39-1372547).

Questions about ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is the EIN of ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 39-1372547.
Is ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1981.
Are donations to ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ELKHART LAKE 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 ELKHART LAKE 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 ELKHART LAKE 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 is the principal officer of ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TODD SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,594 (MELISSA KOEHLER, EXEC DIRECT).
How much revenue does ELKHART LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $212,172, expenses of $206,182 and total assets of $171,809 at year end.

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