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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1569729

JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · JOPLIN, MO 64801

Financials

$855K$1.3M2022$858K$1.3M2023$924K$899K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$924,071$899,408$24,663$4,480,374$51,756$4,428,618
March 31, 2024990$857,617$1,322,709-$465,092$4,558,064$154,109$4,403,955
March 31, 2023990$854,742$1,337,189-$482,447$4,950,047$81,000$4,869,047
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$156,827
of which government grants
$23,236
Program service revenue
$363,152
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$404,092

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$50,770
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$50,770
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,595
Accounting fees
$4,000
Occupancy
$220,107
Depreciation
$249,838
Program services (functional)
$895,851
Management and general (functional)
$3,007
Fundraising (functional)
$550

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,558,064
Total assets, end of year
$4,480,374
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,756
Net assets, end of year
$4,428,618
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,112,346
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,279,310
Net assets with donor restrictions
$149,308
Gross receipts
$924,071
Employees
0
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
MO

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELODEE COLBERT-KEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DEAN VAN GALENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDSAY KUBICEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KATRINA RICHARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DUSTIN STORMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTINA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE GRADDYTREASURER
Officer
–$0
TRAVIS STEPHENSCHAMBER PRES
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELODEE COLBERT-KEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DEAN VAN GALENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DUSTIN STORMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTINA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE GRADDYTREASURER
Officer
–$0
TRAVIS STEPHENSCHAMBER PRES
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELODEE COLBERT-KEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DEAN VAN GALENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHAD GREERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LORI HAUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HOWIE NUNNELLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MATT STEWARTCHAIRMAN ELE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DUSTIN STORMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TODD CHENAULTTREASURER
Officer
–$0
TONYA SPRENKLESECRETARY
Officer
–$0
TRAVIS STEPHENSCHAMBER PRES
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
320 E 4TH ST, JOPLIN, MO 64801-2263
In care of
% SUZANNE GILPIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TRAVIS STEPHENS, 320 EAST 4TH, JOPLIN, MO 64801
Signed the 990
BETSY MENSE, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(417) 624-4150
Return prepared by
HARDY WRESTLER AND ASSOCIATES CPA PC

Mission

FOUNDED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC,LITERACY, CIVIC, ATHLETIC, PATRIOTIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP JOPLIN IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDATION AND SPONSORED BY COMMUNITY BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE AND MOTIVATE FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A FOUNDATION FOR PARTICIPANTS TO EXPAND THEIR CURRENT LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $165,076
  • JOSEPH NEWMAN INNOVATION CENTER (NIC) ORIGINALLY THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED AS A SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION OPERATION WITH BUILDING SPACE RENTED TO TENANTS BY THE SQUARE FOOT. TODAY, THE PROGRAM HAS EVOLVED TO A BUNDLE OF SERVICES AND AMENITIES TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL OR START-UP BUSINESS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP, COLLABORATE, AND GROW IN AN ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN, INSPIRE, AND PROSPER.
    Expenses $217,396
  • ADVANCED TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (ATTC) THIS PROGRAM IS A JOINT PROJECT OF THE FOUNDATION,AND CROWDER COLLEGE IN NEOSHO, MISSOURI. THE RENOVATED WAREHOUSE BUILDING PROVIDES EQUIPMENT USED TO TRAIN A WORKFORCE IN ADVANCED WELDING, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. TO COMPLEMENT THE SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION OPERATION IN THE NIC, THE ATTC PROVIDES OFFICE SPACE AND OUTREACH TO BUSINESSES CURRENTLY IN STARTUP MODE, WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING JOBS.
    Expenses $429,726
  • ONE JOPLIN FUND AND OTHER CHAMBER PROGRAMS ONE JOPLIN FUND IS A STAND-ALONE ENTITY WITH THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE, BUT THE FOUNDATION IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR AND REPORTS ALL OF THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION. ONE JOPLIN FACILITATES COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS IN POVERTY, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, AND LITERACY. THE CHAMBER FACILITATES MANY OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $83,653

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1569729
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
1992
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,480,374
Income (IRS master file)
$924,071

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$924,071$899,408$4,480,374XML
990March 2024$857,617$1,322,709$4,558,064XML
990March 2023$854,742$1,337,189$4,950,047XML
990March 2022$671,310$1,198,254$5,403,542IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 43-1569729).

Questions about JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION is 43-1569729.
Is JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOPLIN 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 JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOPLIN 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 March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names TRAVIS STEPHENS.
Who are the officers and directors of JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JOPLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $924,071, expenses of $899,408 and total assets of $4,480,374 at year end.

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