Nonprofit · EIN 46-0103710
ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
Tax-exempt · ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $737,425 | $724,881 | $12,544 | $658,819 | $478,028 | $180,791 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $706,100 | $835,258 | -$129,158 | $751,795 | $583,548 | $168,247 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $124,921
- of which government grants
- $110,000
- Program service revenue
- $598,405
- Investment income
- $2,936
- Net rental income
- $1,188
- Net income from gaming
- $9,975
- Other revenue
- $11,163
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,235
- Other salaries and wages
- $108,318
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $334,399
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,883
- Occupancy
- $18,469
- Travel
- $3,317
- Depreciation
- $23,469
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $751,795
- Total assets, end of year
- $658,819
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $478,028
- Net assets, end of year
- $180,791
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $376,121
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $176,841
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,950
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,049
- Gross receipts
- $746,452
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 1934
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Ochs | CEO Officer | 40 | $90,400 | $18,115 |
| Kathy Bjerke | Finance & Administration Officer | 40 | $52,000 | $12,838 |
| Cam Schock | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Flakas | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kila LeGrand | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Rott | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Washnok | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brodie Meuller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Sommers | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Spencer Sommers | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Grieben | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jarrett Rix | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Quast | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanner White | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryl Thoennes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Kelly | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Judy Vrchota | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Taylor Wensmann | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mohamed Abul-Hawa | Director (Jan-Aug) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Brent Hanson | Director-CVB Representative Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Ochs | CEO Officer | 40 | $90,400 | $17,065 |
| Kathy Bjerke | Finance & Administration Officer | 40 | $46,024 | $5,552 |
| Kellie Ecker | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Washnok | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cam Schock | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Flakas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kila LeGrand | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brodie Meuller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Sommers | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Spencer Sommers | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Rott | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jarrett Rix | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Cogley | Director (until July '23) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Quast | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanner White | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryl Thoennes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Kuhn | Director (until Oct '23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Thorstenson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcus Garstecki | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Grieben | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- ABERDEEN, ABERDEEN, SD 57401-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gail Ochs, 516 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Signed the 990
- Gail Ochs, CEO
- Phone
- (605) 225-2860
- Website
- www.aberdeen-chamber.com
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
To champion the economic health and vitality of our community and the greater Aberdeen area while serving as the premier advocate for our members.
Program accomplishments
- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has been an established voluntary non-profit membership organization since 1884. Today, we are 590 members strong with over 350 active volunteers that help facilitate and participate in the Chamber's activities and events. As a non-profit, 501(c)(6) corporation, the Chamber supports and speaks for those engaged in business, industry, agriculture, transportation, education, healthcare and private sector enterprises. In a nutshell, we seek to make commerce happen through business expansion and attraction, as well as the advocacy efforts that help improve business in our area.Our vision is to bring businesses and individuals together to build consensus on business issues and community goals. Our mission is to serve as the leading business advocate for the economic health and vitality of our membership, our community, and the greater Aberdeen area. The Chamber pursues its vision and mission by:- Serving the region as the central networking organization from which ideas, resources and assets can be drawn;- Unifying and advancing membership, community and regional interests;- Cultivating future leadership and advancing opportunities locally and regionally;- Educating businesses and individuals on workforce readiness and development issues; and- Promoting and encouraging growth of the membership, community, and area.The Chamber is funded by membership investments and event revenue. We facilitate several community-based programs and initiatives with the assistance of volunteers who serve within the committee structure. Committees include healthcare, workforce and education, transportation, agriculture, government affairs, community pride, military/veterans, the network (formerly young professionals), diplomats, and ambassadors. In addition, we host community events and several programs including, but not limited to, the ABBY Awards, the Community Champions Luncheon, New Teacher/Faculty Luncheon, Agriculture Appreciation Banquet, Business After Hours, Residential Cleanup, and the Community Gift Certificate Program.
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 | Not 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
- 46-0103710
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $658,819
- Income (IRS master file)
- $746,452
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $737,425 | $724,881 | $658,819 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $706,100 | $835,258 | $751,795 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $729,237 | $789,578 | $858,465 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 46-0103710).
Questions about ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
- What is the EIN of ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC is 46-0103710.
- Is ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1942.
- Are donations to ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC 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 ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC 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 ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC 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 ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Gail Ochs.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,400 (Gail Ochs, CEO).
- How much revenue does ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $737,425, expenses of $724,881 and total assets of $658,819 at year end.
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