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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1325423

ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Also known as CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · ERIE, CO 80516

Financials

$282K$262K2022$324K$268K2023$327K$321K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$326,821$321,116$5,705$145,995$5,927$140,068
December 31, 2023990$324,208$268,293$55,915$145,316$3,603$141,713
December 31, 2022990$281,739$261,685$20,054$89,266$3,468$85,798
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$77,972
of which government grants
$3,750
Membership dues
$74,222
Program service revenue
$246,987
Investment income
$146
Other revenue
$1,716

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,500
Other salaries and wages
$52,723
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$152,389
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,288
Occupancy
$14,852
Depreciation
$846

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$145,316
Total assets, end of year
$145,995
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,927
Net assets, end of year
$140,068
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,271
Gross receipts
$326,821
Employees
3
Volunteers
175
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
CO

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
Patrica VeroExecutive Director40$86,500
Max PaulAmb Liaison
Trustee or director
1$0
Patrick O'NeilDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susie GermanyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan RothDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ellen MillerBoard President
Officer
5$0
Dr Brynn LaySecretary
Officer
3$0
Mitchell Arnold-AndersonBoard Treasurer
Officer
3$0
Ann GantzerVice President
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrica VeroExecutive Director40$79,000
Max PaulDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Patrick O'NeilDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susie GermanyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Amanda KutzlerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ann GantzerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ellen MillerBoard President
Officer
5$0
Sharon WiestSecretary
Officer
3$0
Mitchell Arnold-AndersonBoard Treasurer
Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrica VeroExecutive Director40$75,000
Ellen MillerBoard President
Officer
5$0
William JonesPast President
Officer
2$0
Adam IngersollBoard Treasurer
Officer
3$0
Matt FloodBoard Secretary
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
235 WELLS ST, ERIE, CO 80516-5074
In care of
% ANN GANTZER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Patrica Vero
Signed the 990
Patrica Vero, Executive Director
Phone
(303) 828-3440
Return prepared by
Jones & Associates CPAs PC

Mission

The mission of the Erie Chamber of Commerce is to unite community and commerce

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Erie Town FairHeld in Historic Downtown Erie, Colorado, the 25th Annual Erie Town Fair draws visitors and residents alike to appreciate over 200 Arts and Crafts vendors, local live entertainment, children's activities and local food trucks.
  • The Annual Erie Hot Air Balloon FestivalThe Rocky Mountains are clearly visible in the distance as the sky comes alive with all the colors of the rainbow. This is a 3-day magical event in which the community and visitors can come in person each morning, and watch the balloon inflate and take flight. Balloon GlowMiss the morning balloon launch, or eagar for more, come and enjoy a spectacular night glow on Saturday. Generally the will be 7-8 balloons tethered with burners ablaze for you to enjoy along with dessert food trucks and local live music.
  • Erie BrewfestHeld in Historic Downtown Erie, Colorado, the Annual Erie Brewfest draws many local breweries for you to enjoy and provides games, live music and food trucks to enhance the experience.
  • Erie Chamber Parade of LightsKicking off the holiday season, the Erie Chamber Parade of Lights brings 50+ lighted floats to the streets of Historic Old Town Erie, Colorado. Additonal activities include holiday performances by local school choirs, free carriage rides, hot chocolate, ice skating and a visit with Santa.

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
84-1325423
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$145,995
Income (IRS master file)
$326,821

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$326,821$321,116$145,995XML
990December 2023$324,208$268,293$145,316XML
990December 2022$281,739$261,685$89,266XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 84-1325423).

Questions about ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is the EIN of ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 84-1325423.
Is ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1996.
Are donations to ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ERIE 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 ERIE 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 ERIE 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 ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Patrica Vero.
Who are the officers and directors of ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,500 (Patrica Vero, Executive Director).
How much revenue does ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $326,821, expenses of $321,116 and total assets of $145,995 at year end.

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