TY 2015 Form 990EZ

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 Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce will promote the growth of commerce, community, and culture in and around the Chapin area through the leadership and service of its members.
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 OUR VISION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN THE CHAPIN COMMUNITY. WE ALSO SERVE AS THE COMMUNICATIONS HUB AND VISITORS' CENTER FOR THE AREA. WE PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES, RECREATIONAL EVENTS, SOCIAL CONCERNS AND RELATED LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. WE RELY ON RELATIONSHIPS AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR COMMUNICATION WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	28a
29 THE GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS MEETINGS AND EVENTS WHICH ALLOW BUSINESSES AND AREA NON-PROFITS TO COMMUNICATE AND PROMOTE THEMSELVES. THE CHAMBER SERVES AS A COMMUNICATION HUB AND WELCOME CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY. ITS MEMBERS ENGAGE IN EFFORTS IN THE AREAS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATION AND REGIONAL COOPERATION. (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

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 Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce will promote the growth of commerce, community, and culture in and around the Chapin area through the leadership and service of its members.

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 OUR VISION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN THE CHAPIN COMMUNITY. WE ALSO SERVE AS THE COMMUNICATIONS HUB AND VISITORS' CENTER FOR THE AREA. WE PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES, RECREATIONAL EVENTS, SOCIAL CONCERNS AND RELATED LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. WE RELY ON RELATIONSHIPS AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR COMMUNICATION WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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28a

29 THE GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS MEETINGS AND EVENTS WHICH ALLOW BUSINESSES AND AREA NON-PROFITS TO COMMUNICATE AND PROMOTE THEMSELVES. THE CHAMBER SERVES AS A COMMUNICATION HUB AND WELCOME CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY. ITS MEMBERS ENGAGE IN EFFORTS IN THE AREAS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATION AND REGIONAL COOPERATION.
(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

(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-)
ASHLEY ADAMSON BILLS Director	0.30	0
DUANE CARTER Treasurer	0.30	0
GRACE BRICKLE Director	0.30	0
LYNN WYTHE Director	0.30	0
SCOTT MACFARLAND CHAIR-ELECT	0.30	0
NICHOLLE BURROUGHS Director	0.30	0
SUSAN HORTON Secretary	0.30	0
THOMAS BOWERS Chairman	0.30	0
LAURA HUGGINS Director	0.30	0
LARRISA J BARNES Executive Dir.	40.00	45,085
KYLE CANNON Director	0.30	0
JAMES ROBERT SKIP WILSON EX-OFFICIO	0.30	0
ADAM PHELPS PAST CHAIR	0.30	0

(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

ASHLEY ADAMSON BILLS

Director

0.30

DUANE CARTER

Treasurer

0.30

GRACE BRICKLE

Director

0.30

LYNN WYTHE

Director

0.30

SCOTT MACFARLAND

CHAIR-ELECT

0.30

NICHOLLE BURROUGHS

Director

0.30

SUSAN HORTON

Secretary

0.30

THOMAS BOWERS

Chairman

0.30

LAURA HUGGINS

Director

0.30

LARRISA J BARNES

Executive Dir.

40.00

45,085

KYLE CANNON

Director

0.30

JAMES ROBERT SKIP WILSON

EX-OFFICIO

0.30

ADAM PHELPS

PAST CHAIR

0.30

(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

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

57-0936258

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	CHAMBER HOUSE RENTAL $15460
Other Revenue.2	REFUNDS $271
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $1353
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $4383
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $509
Other Expenses.1008	Interest $887
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $3667
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1880
Other Expenses.1	UTILITIES $6037
Other Expenses.2	DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $3615
Other Expenses.3	REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE OTHER $3040
Other Expenses.4	INTERNET SERVICE $2774
Other Expenses.5	CREDIT CARD FEES $2361
Other Expenses.6	WEBSITE HOSTING $2282
Other Expenses.7	TELEPHONE $1495
Other Expenses.8	YARD MAINTENANCE $945
Other Expenses.9	PEST CONTROL $595
Other Expenses.10	SECURITY $516
Other Expenses.12	PAYROLL SERVICE $442
Other Expenses.13	BANK CHARGES $110
Other Expenses.14	TECHNICAL SUPPORT $110
Other Assets.1002	Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $51 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $26562
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $2147 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $2013
Other Assets.1004	Miscellaneous - Beginning $0 Miscellaneous - Ending $3
Other Assets.1	EMPLOYEE ADVANCE - Beginning $500 EMPLOYEE ADVANCE - Ending $800
Total Liabilities.1007	Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Beginning $0 Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Ending $20212
Total Liabilities.1	- Beginning $0 - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.2	CREDIT CARD PAYABLE - Beginning $226 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE - Ending $2298
Total Liabilities.3	WEB SERVICE - Beginning $521 WEB SERVICE - Ending $0

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000324
Software Version:	2015v2.0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	6,937
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	75,130
4	Investment income ...........................	4	5
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	49,840
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	29,820
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	20,020
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	15,731
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	117,823

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10	1,000
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	75,612
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,900
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	450
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	37,001
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	115,963

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	1,860
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	80,510
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	82,370

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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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