TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1301 5TH AVE NO 2500

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
SEATTLE, WA981012611

D Employer identification number

91-0402330

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 5,674,446

F Name and address of principal officer:
MAUD DAUDON
1301 5TH AVE NO 2500
SEATTLE,WA981012611

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.SEATTLECHAMBER.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1882

M State of legal domicile: WA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE CONNECT OUR MEMBERS TO THE PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF THE REGION. OUR EFFORTS FALL UNDER THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES: BUSINESS ADVOCACY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	95
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	95
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	71
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	300
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,287,947	1,379,992
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	3,765,166	3,833,743
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	259,054	237,237
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-18,447	133,666
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	5,293,720	5,584,638
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,500	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,249,434	3,481,074
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	2,414,328	2,411,406
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,665,262	5,892,480
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	-371,542	-307,842
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	12,162,546	12,822,539
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	1,957,175	1,901,869
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	10,205,371	10,920,670

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE CONNECT OUR MEMBERS TO THE PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF THE REGION. OUR EFFORTS FALL UNDER THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES: BUSINESS ADVOCACY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,784,207 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,246,546 )
	CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: IMPROVED AND PROTECTED THE BUSINESS CLIMATE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER SEATTLE REGION THROUGH PROMOTION OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 565,224 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 497,753 )
	TRADE DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE FUND (TDA): THE MISSION OF TDA IS TO ENHANCE THE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF THE GREATER SEATTLE REGION AS A CENTER OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE AND TRANSPORTATION, TO FOSTER COORDINATION AMONG IT'S PARTNERS AND TO ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES, ESPECIALLY SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZE COMPANIES, IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN GLOBAL MARKETS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 680,050 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 90,010 )
	TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE FUND (TA): TA WORKS TO BROADEN THE CONSTITUENCY FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE STATE'S TECHNOLOGY ECONOMY.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 114,098 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 2,055 )
	CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND (CCS): SUPPORTS PROGRAMS SUCH AS URBAN ENTERPRISE CENTER WHICH WORKS TO HELP MINORITY BUSINESSES IN THE REGION TO SUCCEED.

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 114,098 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 2,055 )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 5,143,579

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

.......................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII. Click to see attachment

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII. Click to see attachment

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX. Click to see attachment

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment

28c

Yes

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... YesNo

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Yes

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....

12a

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Yes

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................

12c

Yes

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

SARAI CHILDS
1301 5TH AVE NO 2500
SEATTLE,WA981012611
(206) 389-7200

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) MAUD DAUDON CHAIR, FY 2010	15.00	X	X	0	0	0
(2) SKIP KOTKINS JR CHAIR, FY 2011	15.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) BOB DONEGAN INCOMING CHAIR, FY 2011	5.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) MIKE DWYER SECRETARY	5.00	X	X	0	0	0
(5) RICHARD WIRTHLIN TREASURER	5.00	X	X	0	0	0
(6) DAVID ALLEN TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(7) SAM ANDERSON TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(8) BOB AYLWARD TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(9) DOUG BEIGHLE TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(10) SHANNON BOLDIZSAR TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(11) ALEXANDER BORROMEO TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(12) KEVIN BOUCHILLON TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(13) JONATHAN BRIDGE TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(14) PHIL BUSSEY TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(15) ROBERT CARLILE TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(16) MARTHA CHOE TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0
(17) KEVIN CLARK TRUSTEE	1.00	X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2010)

Page 8

Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) JAMES CLAYTON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(19) KEN COLLING TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(20) TRACY CORLEY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(21) PAT COSTELLO TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(22) STEVE CROWN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(23) CLARK DAFFERN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(24) LLOYD DAVID TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(25) JOHN DIETRICH TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(26) GREG DIETZEL TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(27) DAN DIXON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(28) JAMES DONALDSON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(29) SUSAN DUFFY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(30) GENE DUVERNOY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(31) KRIS ENGSKOV TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(32) PATRICIA FEAREY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(33) ANNE FENNESSY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(34) ROGER FLINT TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(35) JOHN FLUKE JR TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(36) DAMIEN FOGLIO TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(37) CURT FRASER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(38) MAUREEN FRISCH TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(39) LINDA GAINER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(40) JOSE GAITAN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(41) A STANLEY GENT TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(42) GLENN GREGORY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(43) GEORGE GRIFFIN III TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(44) CHRIS HAMILTON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(45) TOM HANSEN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(46) ROBERT HARVEY TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(47) GEORGE HELMER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(48) SUSAN HEMPSTEAD TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(49) ROD HOCHMAN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(50) RANDY HODGINS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(51) YOGI HUTSEN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(52) ROBERT INGRAM TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(53) RON JENKINS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(54) GARY KAPLAN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(55) DONALD KING TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(56) HL SKIP KOTKINS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(57) ANTON KUSAK III TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(58) MEGAN LAWRENCE TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(59) CHARLIE LIEKWEG TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(60) PAMELA MACEWAN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(61) JILL MACKIE TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(62) BRENDAN MANGAN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(63) JOHN MATTHEWS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(64) JACK MCRAE TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(65) MARY MCWILLIAMS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(66) DANN MEAD SMITH TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(67) BRAD MILLER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(68) J SHAN MULLIN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(69) KIRK NELSON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(70) MATTHEW NICKERSON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(71) TOM NORWALK TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(72) TIM NOWLIS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(73) ROGER NYHUS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(74) ROBERT O'BRIEN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(75) PETER ORSER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(76) LAWRENCE PANG TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(77) JAMES PARKIN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(78) BOB PETERS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(79) LAURA PETERSON TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(80) ERIC PETTIGREW TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(81) JIM POTTER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(82) JOE QUINTANA TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(83) KIM RICKETTS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(84) JOHN RINDLAUB TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(85) GREG ROOT TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(86) JUDITH RUNSTAD TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(87) RITA RYDER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(88) PATRICIA SERIE TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(89) DELEE SHOEMAKER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(90) JARED SMITH TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(91) ALEX SMITH TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(92) MIKE SOTELO TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(93) DON STARK TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(94) MOLLY STEARNS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(95) GARY STRANNIGAN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(96) DAVID TANG TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(97) LYN TANGEN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(98) EMORY THOMAS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(99) SUZANNE THOMAS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(100) IRWIN TREIGER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(101) DAVID TYNER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(102) LISA VERHOVEK TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(103) BRENDAN VIERRA TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(104) ROBERT WALLACE TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(105) ANDY WAPPLER TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(106) JAMES WARJONE TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(107) TAYLOE WASHBURN TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(108) MARK WEED TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(109) HS WRIGHT III TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(110) WILLIAM WURTS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(111) TAY YOSHITANI TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(112) DAN YOUMANS TRUSTEE	1.00	X				0	0	0
(113) PHILIP BUSSEY CEO & PRESIDENT	40.00		X			264,900	0	31,911
(114) SUSANNAH MALARKEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TA	40.00		X			161,847	0	24,785
(115) KAREN DAVREN FORMER CFO	32.00		X			43,747	0	3,049
(116) SARAI CHILDS CFO	40.00		X			39,614	0	5,567
(117) GEORGE ALLEN SR. VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS	40.00			X		104,781	0	22,244
(118) GREG HUEY DIRECTOR, TA	40.00			X		106,480	0	8,976
(119) EMILIA JORDAN SR. VP MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS	40.00			X		100,544	0	24,319
(120) MICHAEL WU CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	40.00			X		109,424	0	20,241
(121) GEORGE DUFF FORMER CEO					X	0	0	20,000
(122) WILLIAM STAFFORD FORMER PRESIDENT TDA	40.00				X	76,692	0	5,851

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	1,008,029	0	166,943

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............

Yes

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 0

Form 990 (2010)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c		89,785
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		1,290,207
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 200,085
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			1,379,992
			Business Code
2a	MEMBER DUES		900,099	1,791,689	1,791,689
b	PROGRAM EVENTS		900,099	1,590,451	1,590,451
c	DUES FROM GOV'T AGENCY		900,099	451,603	451,603
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			3,833,743
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			237,237			237,237
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............			199,735			199,735
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 89,785 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a		20,085
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		88,775
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-68,690			-68,690
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		756
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		1,033
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			-277	-277
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	OTHER REVENUE		900,099	2,898	2,898
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			2,898
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			5,584,638	3,836,364	0	368,282

Form 990 (2010)

Page 10

Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	689,205	597,541	91,664
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	2,038,865	1,767,696	271,169
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	95,937	83,177	12,760
9	Other employee benefits .......	424,795	368,297	56,498
10	Payroll taxes ...........	232,272	201,380	30,892
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	39,483	525	38,958
c	Accounting ...........	27,250		27,250
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other ..........	142,370	137,703	4,667
12	Advertising and promotion ....	3,146	2,728	418
13	Office expenses .......	128,146	111,998	16,148
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	497,662	431,473	66,189
17	Travel ............	71,911	62,347	9,564
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	50,197	43,521	6,676
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	152,953	132,610	20,343
23	Insurance ..............	40,939	35,494	5,445
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	EVENTS/PROGRAMS	1,122,682	1,050,333	72,349
b	BANK FEES	52,825	45,799	7,026
c	TAXES/LICENSES	37,757	32,735	5,022
d	MISCELLANEOUS	25,838	22,402	3,436
e	DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	18,247	15,820	2,427
f	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	5,892,480	5,143,579	748,901	0
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

Page 11


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			725,244	1	1,342,628
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			138,696	2	190,461
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			213,099	4	259,489
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			86,679	9	110,079
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,539,491
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	3,106,639	264,851	10c	432,852
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			10,733,977	11	10,487,030
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			12,162,546	16	12,822,539
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			428,255	17	368,115
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........			1,140,251	19	1,242,213
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			388,669	25	291,541
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			1,957,175	26	1,901,869
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			10,177,139	27	10,860,467
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			28,232	28	60,203
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			10,205,371	33	10,920,670
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			12,162,546	34	12,822,539

Form 990 (2010)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

5,584,638

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

5,892,480

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

-307,842

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

10,205,371

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

1,023,141

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

10,920,670

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................

Yes

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

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2010

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.

Political expenditures .................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 213,113

Volunteer hours ........................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ......... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ...... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............

Yes No

Was a correction made? .........................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b.. SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group.
B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated Group Totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying non-taxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots non-taxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? .........................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....

Media advertisements? ....................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......

Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................

Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................

Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................

2,243,292

Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .........................................

169,540

Carryover from last year ....................................

-16,829

Total ...........................................

152,711

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

224,329

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............

-71,618

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT AND INDIRECT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES:	PART I-A, LINE 1:	LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AT STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO CREATE PRO-BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND TRADE FOR SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON STATE BUSINESSES AND MEMBER COMPANIES. ISSUES INCLUDED: MANDATORY SICK LEAVE, B&O TAX LEGISLATION, EDUCATION REFORM, TRANSPORTATION ISSUES SPECIFIC TO 520 TOLLING AND VIADUCT.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
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Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	6,636,932	6,697,698	7,779,084
b	Contributions ........
c	Investment earnings or losses ...	788,705	407,418	-624,882
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	507,128	468,184	456,504
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	6,918,509	6,636,932	6,697,698

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............	260,540	199,238	61,302
d	Equipment ................	3,278,951	2,907,401	371,550
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........				432,852

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES		77,456
DEFERRED LEASE COSTS		214,085







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		291,541
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	5,584,638
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	5,892,480
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	-307,842
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	1,023,141
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	1,023,141
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	715,299

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	6,786,039
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	1,023,141
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	88,452
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	89,808
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,201,401
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	5,584,638
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	5,584,638

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	6,070,740
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a	88,452
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	89,808
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	178,260
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	5,892,480
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	5,892,480

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:	PART V, LINE 4:	PROVIDE FACILITIES FUNDING
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		COGS EXPENSE INCLUDED ON LINE 10B 1,033. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON LINE 8B 88,775.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		COGS EXPENSE INCLUDED ON LINE 10B 1,033. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON LINE 8B 88,775.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GOLF TOURNAMENT (event type)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	109,870	109,870
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .	89,785	89,785
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	20,085	20,085
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Non-cash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .	13,359	13,359
7	Food and beverages . .	14,928	14,928
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	60,488	60,488
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........		88,775
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............		-68,690

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................

YesNo

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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
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Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

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Name of the organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.

(A) Name		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) PHILIP BUSSEY	(i) (ii)	244,900 0	20,000 0	0 0	12,831 0	19,080 0	296,811 0	0 0
(2) SUSANNAH MALARKEY	(i) (ii)	161,847 0	0 0	0 0	8,408 0	16,377 0	186,632 0	0 0
(3) GEORGE DUFF	(i) (ii)	0 0	0 0	0 0	20,000 0	0 0	20,000 0	0 0
(4) WILLIAM STAFFORD	(i) (ii)	76,692 0	0 0	0 0	2,216 0	3,635 0	82,543 0	0 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Page 3

Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	PART I, LINE 1A	THE ORGANIZATION PAYS FOR THE TRAVEL (AIRFARE) OF CEO'S WIFE TO ACCOMPANY CEO ON THE INTERNATIONAL STUDY MISSIONS COMPLETED BY THE CHAMBER. THIS IS DONE EACH YEAR BASED ON THE RELATIONSHIP BUILDILNG THAT SHE DOES AND VALUE ADDED TO THE TRIP.
	PART I, LINE 4B	GEORGE DUFF, A FORMER PRESIDENT, RECEIVED $20,000 OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

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Name of the organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	(c) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.

(a) Name of interested person and purpose	(b) Loan to or from the organization?		(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	(e) In default?		(f) Approved by board or committee?		(g)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person and purpose	To	From	(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b)Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c)Amount of grant or type of assistance

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) DON STARK	BOARD MEMBER	22,500	LEGAL FEES PAID TO BOARD MEMBER'S FIRM		No

Part V

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

NonCash Contributions

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990.

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Name of the organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of Contributions or items contributed	(c) Contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE )	X	1	200,085	FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it

must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash

contributions? ............................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part II

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule M (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Inspection

Name of the organization

GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

91-0402330

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2		ALL OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS' COMPANIES ARE MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER. OUR SECRETARY'S COMPANY LANE POWELL IS OUR LEGAL COUNCIL, AND WE CONDUCT ARMS LENGTH TRANSACTIONS WITH SEVERAL COMPANIES OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS (I.E. PURCHASE COFFEE FROM STARBUCKS). THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ANY BOARD MEMBER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WITH A CONFLICT IS NOT PARTICIPATORY IN DECISION MAKING RELATED TO SUCH CONFLICTS. THERE WERE NONE IN THE CURRENT YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6		THE CHAMBER IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF OVER 2200 BUSINESSES WHICH SUPPORT IMPROVING THE BUSINESS CLIMATE OF THE REGION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B		CERTAIN DECISIONS SUCH AS CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBER APPROVAL AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11		THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CHAMBER'S INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE CHAMBER'S CFO. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE FILING.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR, CFO COLLECTS, REVIEWS AND RELAYS CONFLICTS TO FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT TEAM.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE CEO'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE CURRENT BOARD CHAIR, PRIOR BOARD CHAIR, AND NEXT BOARD CHAIR, WHO MEET TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO USING DATA THAT INCLUDES COMPARATIVE COMPENSATION DATA. OTHER OFFICER'S SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE CEO AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE CHAMBER ANNUALLY, BASED ON INDIVIDUAL MERIT AND ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING RESULTS.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPON REQUEST, BUT ARE NOT GENERALLY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY THE ORGANIZATION, OTHER THAN WHAT IS AVAILABLE FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:	NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,023,141.
	FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS MONTHLY AND IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
	GENERAL NOTE	THE 990 INCLUDES THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND, A 501(C)3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WITH FEDERAL TAX ID# 91-1648680. CCS IS A SEPARATELY RECOGNIZED 501(C)3 THAT IS A SUBSET OF THE LEGAL ENTITY "THE GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE", BUT IS NOT A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY ITSELF. SEPARATE BOOKS AND RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED TO CORRECTLY SUMMARIZE ALL CCS ACTIVITY. A SEPARATE 990-N WILL BE FILED WITH THE IRS, BUT ALL ACTIVITY FOR THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE IS INCLUDED ON THE GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FORM 990.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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