Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (THE CHAMBER) BEGAN OPERATION IN 1913 AND IS INCORPORATED UNDER THE GENERAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THROUGH COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, THE CHAMBER PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DIVERSE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH, ADVOCATING THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESS, PROVIDING SERVICE AND EDUCATION TO MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY AND MEETING MEMBERS' NEEDS. THE CHAMBER SPONSORS SUCH ACTIVITIES AS THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, CHAMBER LUNCHEON MEETINGS, AND OTHER OUTREACH FUNCTIONS. THE CHAMBER ALSO PUBLISHES MAPS, BROCHURES AND A DIRECTORY TO HELP PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESS. THE CHAMBER ALSO SPONSORS A NUMBER OF TRADE FAIRS ANNUALLY IN ORDER TO FAMILIARIZE LOCAL RESIDENTS WITH NAPERVILLE BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. MAJOR GOALS OF THE CHAMBER INCLUDE ADVOCACY, NETWORKING/PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND MEMBER BENEFITS. |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE CHAMBER HAS MEMBERS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE BOARD CONSISTS OF 24 TO 28 MEMBERS THAT ARE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED AND REVIEWED AT ITS REGULAR BOARD MEETING. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED BY ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. THE POLICY IS PRESENTED TO ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS IN THE FIRST MEETING AFTER ELECTION. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE CHAMBER HIRED AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF SIMILAR SIZED NFPS COMPENSATION VALUES FOR EMPLOYEES AT ALL LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE RESULTS WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON ANNUAL COMPENSATION PACKAGES ON THESE RESULTS. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | SEE ABOVE. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE CHAMBER WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 53,819 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -53,819 |
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