EIN 74-0981880

Wharton Chamber of Commerce

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
3
City
Wharton
State
Year formed
1960
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Wharton Chamber of Commerce is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in Wharton, TX whose mission is: Promoting the city of Wharton for tourism and industrial purposes.
Total revenues
$183,132
2023
Total expenses
$182,359
2023
Total assets
$91,816
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Wharton Chamber of Commerce

The organization held its annual banquet and golf tournament as well as participating in city festivals and events. In addition, quarterly business luncheons were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce to bring together current and potential business leaders in an atmosphere that is conducive to attracting new industry to the city of Wharton. The luncheons also serve as a meeting where ways of improving business conditions can be discussed.
Website advertising for various businesses in Wharton and surrounding community.
To promote tourism in Wharton, various advertising methods were employed, including billboards, city entrance signs and "welcome to Wharton" street banners. Another activity designed to be helpful to visitors is placing visitors information kiosks at various locations in and around Wharton. The kiosks were kept stocked with informative pamphlets and brochures.

Who funds Wharton Chamber of Commerce

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mary Louise Dobson FoundationProgram Support$25,000

Personnel at Wharton Chamber of Commerce

NameTitleCompensation
Ronald SandersExecutive Director$55,460
Kristi KocianChair$0
Debra EvansTreasurer$0
Chad FaucettChair$0
Bill WallaceTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Wharton Chamber of Commerce

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,000
Program services$151,504
Investment income and dividends$85
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,543
Total revenues$183,132

Form 990s for Wharton Chamber of Commerce

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-15990View PDF
2022-092023-02-02990View PDF
2021-092022-02-15990View PDF
2020-092021-06-30990View PDF
2019-092020-08-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Greater Poulsbo Chamber of CommercePoulsbo, WA$220,643
Data update history
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Mary Louise Dobson Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government funding
General information
Address
225 N Richmond Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
County
Wharton County, TX
Phone
(979) 532-1862
IRS details
EIN
74-0981880
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1960
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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