Form990-EZ
Click to see list of attachments
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
REXBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)127 E MAIN
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 REXBURG, ID83440
D Employer identification number

82-0376647
E Telephone number

(208) 356-5700
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—( 6) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 178,868
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 178,868
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 178,868
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 88,281
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 310
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 12,000
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 4,566
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 63,464
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 168,621
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 10,247
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 29,649
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 -658
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 39,238
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Page 2
Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
78,715
22
73,488
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
28,191
24
41,257
25Total assets......................
106,906
25
114,745
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
77,257
26
75,507
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
29,649
27
39,238
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? INCREASE LOCAL BUSINESS AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THROUGH ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INCREASE BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL ECONOMY
(Grants $ 74,675) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32 74,675
Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
DONNA BENFIELD
127 E MAIN
REXBURG,ID83440
 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR0 0    
RICHARD WOODLAND
35 N 1ST E
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
JON WEBER
64 E MAIN
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
DAMOND WATKINS
3910 S YELLOWSTONE HWY
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
CHIEF SHANE TURMAN
25 E MAIN ST
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
DR GEOFFREY THOMAS
290 N 1ST E
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
RHETT SUMMERS
750 HILLSIDE DR
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
MIKE SPONSELLER
17 S 3RD E
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
TRENT SMITH
766 PINEHAVEN
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
BOB SCHNEITER
6601 W 3200 S
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
BOB JONES
1295 S 5TH W
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
SCOTT JOHNSON
35 N 1ST E
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
BRUCE HOBBS
KIMBALL 226
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
DAN HANNA
130 E MAIN
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
HYRUM ERICKSON
PO BOX 250
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
GLENN W DALLING
PO BOX 56
SUGAR CITY,ID83448
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
MARY ZOLLINGER
950 GREENHAVEN
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
GLENN CRAWFORD
319 RODNEY DR
REXBURG,ID83440
 APPNTD DIRECTOR0 0    
JOSEPH WEST
950 GREENHAVEN
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
MIKE WALKER
582 TAURUS DR
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
RICHIE WEBB
160 W 2ND S
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
BRAD REED
124 E MAIN ST
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
SALLY SMITH
859 S YELLOWSTONE 802
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
DOUG NIELSEN
PO BOX 979
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
TONY GERBER
149 W MAIN ST
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director0 0    
DEAN KUNZ
110 S 12TH W
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
KRISTY GEISLER
23 S 1ST E
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director0 0    
BRAD WOLFE
250 W MAIN
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director0 0    
DONNA BENFIELD
127 E MAIN
REXBURG,ID83440
 Executive Direc60.00 0    
DARLY OLSEN
130 E MAIN
REXBURG,ID83440
 Secretary2.00 0    
JULIE FERRIN
30 COLLEGE AVE
REXBURG,ID83440
 Director2.00 0    
RICH BALLOU
KIMBALL BLDG 220
REXBURG,ID83440
 President10.00 0    
TED AUSTIN
PO BOX 548
REXBURG,ID83440
 Past President2.00 0    
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Page 3
Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.
35b
 
No
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
0
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
0
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletDONNA BENFIELD Telephone no. bullet (208) 356-5700
Located at bullet127 E MAIN
REXBURG,ID ZIP + 4bullet83440
b
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, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ.................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
No
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................
45b
 
No
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Page 4
Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
WENDY WALKER
PO BOX 234
PARKER,ID83438
 SECRETARY26.00 19,320 0 0
JANET MILLER
8817 S 600 E
REXBURG,ID83440
 SECRETARY20.00 10,596 0 0
DONNA BENFIELD
201 MILLHOLLOW
REXBURG,ID83440
 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR60.00 51,000 0 0
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
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
JumboBullet
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet
Type or print name and title
Paid preparer use only
Print/type preparer's name
 
Preparer's signature
Date
PTIN
Firm's name Right pointing arrowhead image

Firm's EIN Right pointing arrowhead image
Firm's address Right pointing arrowhead image



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2011)

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000144
Software Version: 2011v1.2

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
REXBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
Employer identification number

82-0376647
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26.1001 Total Liabilities.1001 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $77257 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $75507
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24.1011 Other Assets.1011 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $4414 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $9690
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24.1005 Other Assets.1005 Accounts Receivable - Beginning $21857 Accounts Receivable - Ending $30415
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24.1002 Other Assets.1002 Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $1920 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $1152
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20.1 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases.1 PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT $658
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.19 Other Expenses.19 BANK SERVICE CHARGES $17
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.18 Other Expenses.18 TRAINING SEMINAR $82
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.17 Other Expenses.17 EMPLOYEE EXPENSES REIMB $101
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.16 Other Expenses.16 SUPPLIES $102
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.15 Other Expenses.15 DONATIONS $145
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.14 Other Expenses.14 CONSULTING $160
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.13 Other Expenses.13 CONTRACT LABOR $300
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.12 Other Expenses.12 AUTO REIMBURSEMENT $400
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.11 Other Expenses.11 CONTRIBUTIONS $500
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.10 Other Expenses.10 PROPERTY TAXES $798
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.9 Other Expenses.9 CREDIT CARD FEES $920
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.7 Other Expenses.7 EQUIPMENT RENTAL $1327
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.6 Other Expenses.6 UTILITIES $1632
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.5 Other Expenses.5 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $1699
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.4 Other Expenses.4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS $2027
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.2 Other Expenses.2 TELEPHONE $4460
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1 Other Expenses.1 EVENT EXPENSES $26966
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1012 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $6110
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1009 Other Expenses.1009 Depreciation $768
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1005 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $5092
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1003 Other Expenses.1003 Information Technology $359
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1002 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $3786
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1001 Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $5713
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000144
Software Version: 2011v1.2