EIN 48-0506511

Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
7
City
Colby
State
Year formed
1950
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The colby/thomaColbythomasas County Chamber of Commerce promotes thomas County Kansas and the surrounding area as an excellent place to live, work, shop and visit. Promotes thomas County Kansas both as an excellent place to live, work, shop and visit; and the civic and commercial progress of the community.
Also known as...
Colby Area Chamber of Commerce
Total revenues
$782,750
2023
Total expenses
$563,211
2023
Total assets
$1,185,930
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce

THE PICKIN ON THE PLAINS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL IS A THREE DAY EVENT HELD THE THIRD WEEKEND OF JULY AT THE THOMAS COUNTY KANSAS FAIRGROUNDS. A FULL SLATE OF LOCAL AND MIDWEST AREA BANDS PERFORM UNDER AN AIR-COOLED CANOPY STARTING FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY. YOUTH ACTIVITIES, A CRAFT FAIR AND MUSICAL WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO PART OF THE ACTIVITIES. THE FESTIVAL PROMOTES (a) AN APPRECIATION OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, (b) COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSIONS IN MAINTAINING AND STRENGHTENING A SOUND AND HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE IN THE AREA; (c) SPONSORSHIP OF AGGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF WORK AND STIMULATES ACTIVITIES THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR FULL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF OUR HUMAN AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES; (d) CREATIVE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE COORDINATION OF ALL INTERESTED PARTIES IN SOLVING COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND IN INITIATING CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNITY ACTION; (e) CREATING BROAD UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN THOMAS COUNTY AND THE ADVANTAGES AND ASSETS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
THE SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL IS A COMMUNITY EVENT HELD DOWNTOWN COLBY KANSAS AND FIKE PARK IN COLBY KANSAS. THE FESTIVAL PROMOTES (a) AN APPRECIATION OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, (b) COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSIONS IN MAINTAINING AND STRENGHTENING A SOUND AND HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE IN THE AREA; (c) SPONSORSHIP OF AGGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF WORK AND STIMULATES ACTIVITIES THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR FULL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF OUR HUMAN AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES; (d) CREATIVE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE COORDINATION OF ALL INTERESTED PARTIES IN SOLVING COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND IN INITIATING CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNITY ACTION; (e) CREATING BROAD UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN THOMAS COUNTY AND THE ADVANTAGES AND ASSETS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA, THE STATE AND NATION.
LET THE COLBY/THOMAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DO YOUR SHOPPING FOR YOU. CHAMBER GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE A GREAT WAY TO GIVE, AND CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES AT MANY THOMAS COUNTY BUSINESSES. THEY CAN BE SPENT FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE, FOOD AND SERVICES AT RETAIL SHOPS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND RESTAURANTS. THE GIFT CERTICICATES PROMOTES (a) AN APPRECIATION OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, (b) COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSIONS IN MAINTAINING AND STRENGHTENING A SOUND AND HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE IN THE AREA; (c) SPONSORSHIP OF AGGRESSIVE PROGRAMS OF WORK AND STIMULATES ACTIVITIES THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR FULL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF OUR HUMAN AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES; (d) CREATIVE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE COORDINATION OF ALL INTERESTED PARTIES IN SOLVING COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND IN INITIATING CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNITY ACTION; (e) CREATING BROAD UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN THOMAS COUNTY AND THE ADVANTAGES AND ASSETS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITHING THE AREA, THE STATE AND NATION.

Grants made by Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Thomas County Historical SocietyPreservation of Historical Artifacts$58,627
Ringneck ClassicCommunity Activity Promotion$6,000

Personnel at Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce

NameTitleCompensation
Tamara ClymerChief Executive Officer
Katina BrennPresident / Director$0
Kaylin WiensPast President / President / Director$0
Chad JonesPresident / Rocking M Media and KXXX / Director$0
Jarrold GallentinePast President$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$576,181
Program services$192,890
Investment income and dividends$9,938
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$3,741
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$782,750

Form 990s for Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-01-22990View PDF
2022-032023-02-06990View PDF
2021-032023-02-06990View PDF
2019-032019-12-06990View PDF
2018-032018-12-22990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Henry County Chamber of CommerceMcdonough, GA$1,679,995
Fannin County Chamber of CommerceMccaysville, GA$3,256,117
Beaver Dam Area Chamber of CommerceBeaver Dam, WI$514,109
Stoughton Chamber of CommerceStoughton, WI$522,582
Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of of CommerceFort Myers Beach, FL$301,897
Richland Area Chamber of CommerceMansfield, OH$2,123,004
Centerville Chamber of CommerceCenterville, IA$588,306
Seneca County Chamber of CommerceWaterloo, NY$833,018
Santa Rosa County Chamber of CommerceMilton, FL$280,981
Redmond Chamber of CommerceRedmond, OR$565,452
Data update history
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournaments
General information
Address
350 S Range Ave 10
Colby, KS 67701
County
Thomas County, KS
Website URL
colbychamber.com/ 
Phone
(785) 460-3401
IRS details
EIN
48-0506511
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1950
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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