TY 2014 Form 990EZ

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Clinton Chamber of Commerce

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)100 S Center Street
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Clinton, IL61727

D Employer identification number

37-0220710

E Telephone number

(217) 935-3364

F Group Exemption
Number bullet


	1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............	1	300
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............	2	36,687
3	Membership dues and assessments......................	3	66,138
4	Investment income...........................	4	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	82,663
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......	6c	49,090
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	33,573
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	136,702
	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	58,954
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............	13	1,589
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................	14	4,127
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................	15	453
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................	16	46,441
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	111,564
	18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............	18	25,138
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	48,722
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........	21	73,860

Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............

300

Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............

36,687

Membership dues and assessments......................

66,138

Investment income...........................

Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........

Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses...........

Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......

Gaming and fundraising events

Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) .

Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the Click to see attachment

sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)

82,663

Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......

49,090

Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)

33,573

Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........

Less: cost of goods sold.................

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........

Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .....................

Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet

136,702

Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) .................

Benefits paid to or for members........................

Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................

58,954

Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............

1,589

Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................

4,127

Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................

453

Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................

46,441

Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet

111,564

Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............

25,138

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)................

48,722

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

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20......... Bullet

73,860

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; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CIVIC & COMMERCIAL BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY BY THE ENLARGEMENT & PROMOTION OF BUSINESS INTERESTS, FURNISHING OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUAINTANCE AMONG CITIZENS FOR FREE INTERCHANGE OF VIEWS AND TO SECURE CONCERTED ACTION IN ALL MATTERS OF PUBLIC 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 TOURISM. A VISITOR CENTER BOOTH OPERATES YEAR ROUND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION & DIRECTING VISITORS (SERVES APPROX. 500 PEOPLE). MAIN CHAMBER OFFICE DISSEMINATES BROCHURES, MAPS, INFORMATION ON AREA PARKS AND VARIOUS INFORMATION TO VISITORS YEAR-ROUND (SERVES APPROX. 15,000 PEOPLE). TOURISM ACTIVITIES PROMOTE OUR COMMUNITY AS WELL AS MEMBER BUSINESSES.THE CHAMBER SERVES AS A UNITED PARCEL SERVICE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF CENTER. THIS ACTIVITY AIDS IN THE CIVIC & COMMERCIAL BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR THIS SERVICE AND BY BRINGING CUSTOMERS TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT (SERVES APPROX. 400 PEOPLE).EACH YEAR THE CHAMBER HOSTS AN ANNUAL DINNER. CHAMBER MEMBERS AND BUSINESS LEADERS COME TO THIS EVENT. THIS ACTIVITY PROMOTES THE FREE INTERCHANGE OF IDEAS, NETWORKING AMONG COMMUNITY LEADERS AND A DISCUSSION ON PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR (SERVES APPROX. 150 PEOPLE).OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF OUTING, BARN QUILTS OF DEWITT COUNTY, A FARMER'S MARKET, AFTER HOURS PROMOTIONS AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY STUDIES AND SEMINARS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(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-)
ALLISON SHUPPARA Director	1.00	0
KEVIN MYERS Treasurer	1.00	0
STEPHANIE TORBERT Director	1.00	0
DEXTER PETERSON Vice President	1.00	0
JASON FRANTZ Director	1.00	0
RYAN UTTERBACK President	1.00	0
KARISSA WEST Secretary	1.00	0
MARIAN BRISARD Executive Direc	40.00	35,699
JANELL BAUM-THOMAS Director	1.00	0
KRYSTAL CICENAS Director	1.00	0

Yes

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

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

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

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	(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
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ................. bullet

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 business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

		(a) Event #1 HAUNTED HOUSE (event type)	(b) Event #2 MAY DAYS CARNIVAL (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
	1	Gross receipts . . .	64,074	18,589		82,663
2	Less: Contributions . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	64,074	18,589		82,663
	4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	36,927	12,163		49,090
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........	49,090
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)...........	33,573

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $1213
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1653
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $1318
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $741
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $1306
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $6414
Other Expenses.1	AGRI-BUSINESS BANQUET EXPENSES $5850
Other Expenses.2	UPS EXPENSES $4299
Other Expenses.3	UTILITIES EXPENSE $3141
Other Expenses.4	LINCOLN HERITAGE $3006
Other Expenses.5	GOLF OUTING EXPENSES $2382
Other Expenses.6	RENT - EQUIPMENT $2293
Other Expenses.7	CONTRACT LABOR $2260
Other Expenses.8	EXPO EXPENSES $2154
Other Expenses.9	EQUIPMENT EXPENSES $1406
Other Expenses.10	TELEPHONE $1379
Other Expenses.11	INTERNET EXPENSES $1330
Other Expenses.12	PRIZES AND AWARDS $924
Other Expenses.13	BARN QUILT EXPENSES $917
Other Expenses.14	DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $809
Other Expenses.15	EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $600
Other Expenses.16	SUPPLIES $546
Other Expenses.17	4TH OF JULY EXPENSES $500
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $2170 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1301
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $3684 Accounts Receivable - Ending $4891
Total Liabilities.1	GIFT CERTIFICATES PAYABLE - Beginning $2359 GIFT CERTIFICATES PAYABLE - Ending $2614
Total Liabilities.2	PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY - Beginning $1262 PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY - Ending $745
Total Liabilities.3	HOTEL-MOTEL TAX RESERVE - Beginning $26385 HOTEL-MOTEL TAX RESERVE - Ending $29621

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1213

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1653

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1318

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $741

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $1306

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $6414

Other Expenses.1

AGRI-BUSINESS BANQUET EXPENSES $5850

Other Expenses.2

UPS EXPENSES $4299

Other Expenses.3

UTILITIES EXPENSE $3141

Other Expenses.4

LINCOLN HERITAGE $3006

Other Expenses.5

GOLF OUTING EXPENSES $2382

Other Expenses.6

RENT - EQUIPMENT $2293

Other Expenses.7

CONTRACT LABOR $2260

Other Expenses.8

EXPO EXPENSES $2154

Other Expenses.9

EQUIPMENT EXPENSES $1406

Other Expenses.10

TELEPHONE $1379

Other Expenses.11

INTERNET EXPENSES $1330

Other Expenses.12

PRIZES AND AWARDS $924

Other Expenses.13

BARN QUILT EXPENSES $917

Other Expenses.14

DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $809

Other Expenses.15

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $600

Other Expenses.16

SUPPLIES $546

Other Expenses.17

4TH OF JULY EXPENSES $500

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $2170 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1301

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $3684 Accounts Receivable - Ending $4891

Total Liabilities.1

GIFT CERTIFICATES PAYABLE - Beginning $2359 GIFT CERTIFICATES PAYABLE - Ending $2614

Total Liabilities.2

PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY - Beginning $1262 PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY - Ending $745

Total Liabilities.3

HOTEL-MOTEL TAX RESERVE - Beginning $26385 HOTEL-MOTEL TAX RESERVE - Ending $29621

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Software ID:	14000265
Software Version:	2014v5.0

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

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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Software ID:	14000265
Software Version:	2014v5.0