Nonprofit · EIN 95-1371380
WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · WHITTIER, CA 90602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $663,750 | $754,189 | -$90,439 | $675,957 | $130,076 | $545,881 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $688,064 | $764,371 | -$76,307 | $767,322 | $167,122 | $600,200 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $763,389 | $645,470 | $117,919 | $792,771 | $155,652 | $637,119 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $546,433
- of which government grants
- $80,000
- Membership dues
- $335,655
- Program service revenue
- $81,761
- Investment income
- $2,567
- Other revenue
- $32,989
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,634
- Other salaries and wages
- $195,571
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $350,160
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,116
- Accounting fees
- $11,600
- Occupancy
- $11,926
- Depreciation
- $5,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $767,322
- Total assets, end of year
- $675,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $130,076
- Net assets, end of year
- $545,881
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $92,703
- Publicly traded securities
- $403,086
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $545,881
- Gross receipts
- $828,127
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 1914
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Shahenian | President & CEO (end 8/24) Officer | 40 | $84,900 | $6,022 |
| Shannon Gimbel-Hammer | VP Sp. Evt. to Int. CEO (trans 8/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curt Skotnicki | Board Member to Chair (trans 8/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Ploog | VP Finance Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RD McDonnell | VP Business Information Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bogdanov | Ambassador Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Celia Alvarez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Apodaca | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Emerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarissa Estrada | Board Member (end 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Garrido | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Koga | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Lazenby | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kwan Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina-Marie Lopez | Board Member (end 7/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Antoinette Lou | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jere McDonald Jr | Board Member (end 9/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Constanza Pachon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marc Patterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meri Rama | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Seril | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol B Crosby | Pres&CEO/Cnslt(trans 7/23) Officer | 40 | $97,358 | $6,890 |
| Nicole Shahenian | Pres&CEO(start 7/23) Officer | 40 | $36,781 | $3,564 |
| Kwan Lee | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Ayala | VP Community Affairs Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Gimbel-Hammer | VP Special Events Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregg Durkee | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Ploog | VP Finance Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RD McDonnell | VP Business Information Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bogdanov | Ambassador Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Celia Alvarez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Apodaca | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Emerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarissa Estrada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Garrido | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Koga | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Lazenby | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina-Marie Lopez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jere McDonald Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Constanza Pachon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Peters | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Merita Rama | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curt Skotnicki | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol B Crosby | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $105,592 | $12,399 |
| Sandra Hahn | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kwan Lee | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Ayala | VP Community Affairs Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Bradt | VP Networking & Marketing Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Hammer | VP Special Events Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregg Durkee | VP of Administration Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Ploog | VP Finance Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RD McDonnell | VP Business Information Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Celia Alvarez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trese Childs | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Emerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Garrido | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Koga | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Lazenby | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina-Marie Lopez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniela Ojeda | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Peters | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Perschbacher | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Merita Rama | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curt Skotnicki | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8158 PAINTER AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602-3106
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Curt Skotnicki, 8158 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
- Signed the 990
- Curt Skotnicki, Chair
- Phone
- (562) 698-9554
- Website
- www.whittierchamber.com
- Return prepared by
- Harrington Group CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1371380 or by the name WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The mission of the WACC is to Connect, Convene, and Champion a thriving business community in the greater Whittier area.
Program accomplishments
- Community Resource Magazine - Published twice per year and delivered to Whittier businesses and residents. The magazine contains important and interesting Whittier information, a map of the city, and a directory of Chamber members. Advertising spaces are sold to cover the costs associated with printing and delivering the publications.Expenses $30,875 · revenue $81,761
- Hathaway Golf Classic - The Chamber held its annual Hathaway Golf Classic in September 2024 which included a virtual and a silent auction. Through sponsorships and donations, the Chamber was able to raise money to fund continuing programs and services for its members.Expenses $45,159
- Other programs - Annual Meeting & Installation - the Chamber held its Annual Meeting & Board Installation event in April 2024 to thank our volunteers and introduce the new Chair of the Whittier Chamber Board. State of the City - September 2024 the Chamber held its annual State of the City event highlighting the economic development program and activities of the City of Whittier. Business Economic Outlook - October 2024 the Chamber held its Business Economic Outlook forum to help business leaders prepare for the coming year.State of the Nation - August 2024 the Chamber partnered with several local Chambers to hold the State of the Nation event featuring Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.Silver Shield - February 2025 the Chamber's Annual Silver Shield event was held to honor our Whittier Police officers.Expenses $88,343
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-1371380
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $675,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $828,127
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $663,750 | $754,189 | $675,957 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $688,064 | $764,371 | $767,322 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $763,389 | $645,470 | $792,771 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $604,199 | $495,197 | $683,741 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 95-1371380).
Questions about WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- What is the EIN of WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 95-1371380.
- Is WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1963.
- Are donations to WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WHITTIER-AREA 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 WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Curt Skotnicki.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,900 (Nicole Shahenian, President & CEO (end 8/24)).
- How much revenue does WHITTIER-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $663,750, expenses of $754,189 and total assets of $675,957 at year end.
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