Nonprofit · EIN 56-0556064
BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BLACK MTN, NC 28711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $153,774 | $175,423 | -$21,649 | $64,803 | $833 | $63,970 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $143,483 | $173,766 | -$30,283 | $85,251 | $632 | $84,619 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,649
- Membership dues
- $44,385
- Program service revenue
- $92,907
- Investment income
- $25
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,836
- Other revenue
- $644
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,390
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $85,089
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $750
- Occupancy
- $9,310
- Printing, publications and postage
- $24,710
- Other expenses
- $55,564
- Program services (functional)
- $139,861
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $85,251
- Total assets, end of year
- $64,803
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $833
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,970
- Cash, savings and investments
- $42,160
- Land and buildings
- $22,643
- Gross receipts
- $168,165
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Hester | Executive Director | 40 | $32,390 |
| Kenneh Floyd | Board President | 5 | $0 |
| Tom McMurty | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Matthew Daughtry-Grubbs | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Ballhaussen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Kannah Begley-Walker | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Doug Hay | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Holt | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Sara McGee | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Sears | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Olivia Tyson | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| June Vengoechea | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Tabor | Executive Director | 40 | $33,335 |
| William J Burk | Board President | 5 | $0 |
| Kannah Begley | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Judi Melton | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Doug Hay | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Ballhausen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Daughtry-Grubbs | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Holt | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Bill McGee | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tom McMurtry | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Sears | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| AJ Stewart | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| June Vengoechea | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Kramer | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Laudenslayer | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Maggie Baker | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 E STATE ST, BLACK MTN, NC 28711-3524
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lee Ann Lewis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (828) 669-2300
- Website
- exploreblackmountain.com
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
The mission of the Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is to serve as the voice of local businesses, fostering a thriving economic environment by supporting entrepreneurship, advocating for business- friendly policies, and championing initiatives that drive sustainable growth.
Program accomplishments
- Sourwood Festival: 30,000 multi-state attendees for a two-day festival,greatly enhancing sales in all areas of the community.This annual event highlights Sourwood honey, which is local to WNC.Expenses $139,861
- Christmas Parade: Fosters the essence of the season and encouragespeople to visit for the weekend boosting sales in local restaurants,shops and hotels. The event showcases the entire area.
- Holly Jolly: Brings thousands of people to downtown Black Mountain toshop before Christmas. This promotes Chamber member businesses and supports the economy.The event includes childrens activities and draws crowds from several states away.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0556064
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $64,803
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,165
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $153,774 | $175,423 | $64,803 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $143,483 | $173,766 | $85,251 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-0556064).
Questions about BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED is 56-0556064.
- Is BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1984.
- Are donations to BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED 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 BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED 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 BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,390 (Melinda Hester, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLACK MOUNTAIN-SWANNANOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $153,774, expenses of $175,423 and total assets of $64,803 at year end.
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