What is the EIN of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC is 59-0324245.

Are donations to LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-deductible?

No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.

When is the next return of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did LAKE WALES 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 2025.

Who is the principal officer of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SKIP ALFORD.

Who are the officers and directors of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $300,793, expenses of $309,607 and total assets of $159,108 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 59-0324245

LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

Tax-exempt · LAKE WALES, FL 33859

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2025	990	$300,793	$309,607	-$8,814	$159,108	$32,312	$126,796
December 31, 2024	990	$291,249	$293,860	-$2,611	$177,940	$42,337	$135,603
December 31, 2023	990	$319,612	$298,171	$21,441	$170,192	$31,978	$138,214

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $248,098
of which government grants: $125,000
Membership dues: $79,758
Program service revenue: $12,500
Investment income: $1,140
Net income from fundraising events: $32,822
Net income from sales of inventory: $4,733
Other revenue: $39,055

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $0
Other salaries and wages: $182,992
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $214,854
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Accounting fees: $3,000
Occupancy: $15,519
Travel: $5,656
Depreciation: $126

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $177,940
Total assets, end of year: $159,108
Total liabilities, end of year: $32,312
Net assets, end of year: $126,796
Land, buildings and equipment: $38,954
Net assets without donor restrictions: $126,796
Gross receipts: $355,123
Employees: 6
Volunteers: 40
Year formed: 1971
State of legal domicile: FL

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
DOUG CLARK	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
CLARKE GERALD	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
TAMMY BRACEWELL	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	–	$0
ROYCE BROWN	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
SHANNON GRAVES	CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer	–	$0
NANCY DODD	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	–	$0
DANNY GILL	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
CHAD BARNHARDT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
RYAN RIES	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
ALRICKY SMITH	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
RJ MAHALAK	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
SKIP ALFORD	PRESIDENT/CE Officer	–	$0
ADRIJANA HUNT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
TOMMY OAKLEY	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
BELKIS CAPELES	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
DOUG CLARK	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
CLARKE GERALD	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
ANDY OGUNTOLA	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
TAMMY BRACEWELL	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	–	$0
JERRY R ALFORD	PRESIDENT/CE Officer	–	$0
ROYCE BROWN	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
DAVE DLUGOKECKI	CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer	–	$0
NANCY DODD	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	–	$0
DANNY GILL	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
CHAD BARNHARDT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
RYAN RIES	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
ALRICKY SMITH	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
RJ MAHALAK	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0
ANDY OGUNTOLA	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	–	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
DOUG CLARK	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
CLARKE GERALD	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
ANDY OGUNTOLA	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
TAMMY BRACEWELL	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	2	$0
JERRY R ALFORD	PRESIDENT/CE Officer	2	$0
ROYCE BROWN	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
DAVE DLUGOKECKI	CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0
NANCY DODD	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	2	$0
DANNY GILL	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
CHAD BARNHARDT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
RYAN RIES	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
ALRICKY SMITH	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
SHANNON GRAVES	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0
ADRIJANA HUNT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): PO BOX 191, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-0191
Principal officer (990 for 2025): SKIP ALFORD, PO BOX 191, LAKE WALES, FL 33859
Signed the 990: SKIP ALFORD, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone: (863) 676-3445
Website: WWW.LAKEWALESCHAMBER.COM
Return prepared by: BUNTING TRIPP & INGLEY LLP

Mission

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHICH PROMOTES THE LAKE WALES BUSINESS DISTRICT AND EDUCATES INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT THE LAKE WALES AREA.
990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

PROMOTES BUSINESS IN THE LAKE WALES, FLORIDA AREA
Expenses $309,607 · revenue $12,500

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	990 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: 59-0324245
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible: No
Exempt since: 1980
Accounting year ends: December
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file): $159,108
Income (IRS master file): $355,123

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2025	$300,793	$309,607	$159,108	XML
990	December 2024	$291,249	$293,860	$177,940	XML
990	December 2023	$319,612	$298,171	$170,192	XML
990	December 2022	$273,364	$267,108	$142,967	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2019	–	–	–	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 59-0324245).

Questions about LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

What is the EIN of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?: The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC is 59-0324245.
Is LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1980.
Are donations to LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-deductible?: No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does LAKE WALES 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 LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC due?: The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAKE WALES 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SKIP ALFORD.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAKE WALES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $300,793, expenses of $309,607 and total assets of $159,108 at year end.

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