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? DUES PAYING MEMBERSHIP GROUP ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVOCACY[:COMMA:] EDUCATION AND NETWORKING AMONG LOCAL BUSINESSES
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 THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE CHAMBER IS MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH MARKETING ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP STRENGTHEN THEIR BUSINESSES AND GROW RELATIONSHIPS. THESES OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THEM THROUGH OUR EVENTS DIRECTORY WEBSITE AND FACE TO FACE PROMOTION WITH VISITORS AND TOURISTS ENTERING THE MAIN OFFICE ON A DAILY BASIS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	20,000
29 AT THE END OF EVERY SUMMER THE CHAMBER THROWS AN END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL FOR ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS TOURISTS AND BUSINESSES ALIKE. THE FESTIVAL HAS NOW GROWN INTO A MUCH LARGER EVENT CALLED CALAMARI FEST WHICH ALSO ALLOWS PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS TO COMPETE IN A CALAMARI COOK-OFF CONTEST. THE FESTIVAL NOW NOT ONLY CELEBRATES THE END OF ANOTHER GREAT SUMMER SEASON BUT ALSO RHODE ISLAND S OFFICIAL STATE APPETIZER CALAMARI THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN EVENTS THE CHAMBER USES TO HELP OUR MEMBER BUSINESSES WHO TEND TO STRUGGLE IN THE OFF-SEASON DUE TO NARRAGANSETT BEING SUCH A SEASONAL TOWN. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	16,000
30 THE CHAMBER PUTS ON TWO RESTAURANT WEEK EVENTS EACH YEAR DURING THE TOWN S OFF-SEASON TO ATTRACT MORE BUSINESS TO OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS. FOR A MINIMAL FEE ALL RESTAURANT MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR OFFERINGS AND ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS. THE KICK-OFF EVENT IS FOLLOWED BY A WEEK OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT SPECIALS. THE SPECIAL MENUS ARE ADVERTISED AND SHOWCASED ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	9,700
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	45,700

(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-)
CHRISTINE C REPOSA TREASURER	2	0
PATI SYLVIA SECRETARY	2	0
KEVIN MULHOLLAND PAST CHAIR	1	0
ANDY ROBINSON DIRECTOR	1	0
MEGAN MORAN DIRECTOR	1	0
CARL EHMAN DIRECTOR	1	0
CHRISTINE QUIGLEY OPERATIONS MANAGER	25	30,000
ANN GALLAGHER DIRECTOR	1	0
STEVE MARASCO DIRECTOR	1	0
BETHANY A LARDARO CHAIR	6	0
MATT TURCO VICE CHAIR	2	0
JOE LEMBO DIRECTOR	1	0
ROBERT LEONARD DIRECTOR	1	0
ERIN DELUCA DIRECTOR	1	0
RICHARD FUKA DIRECTOR	1	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

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

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Part I, line 16	1) OTHER EXPENSES BANK SERVICES FEES AMOUNT 4938 2) OTHER EXPENSES NON EVENT ADVERTISING AMOUNT 130 3) OTHER EXPENSES CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES AMOUNT 803 4) OTHER EXPENSES DONATIONS AMOUNT 1265 5) OTHER EXPENSES TOTAL EVENT EXPENSES AMOUNT 32100 6) OTHER EXPENSES LIABILITY INSURANCE AMOUNT 1309 7) OTHER EXPENSES WORKER S COMPENSATION AMOUNT 352 8) OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE SUPPLIES AMOUNT 707 9) OTHER EXPENSES PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 15367
Part II, line 26	1) DESCRIPTION CREDIT CARD BALANCE BOY AMOUNT 1570 EOY AMOUNT 5360

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Explanation

Part I, line 16

1) OTHER EXPENSES BANK SERVICES FEES AMOUNT 4938 2) OTHER EXPENSES NON EVENT ADVERTISING AMOUNT 130 3) OTHER EXPENSES CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES AMOUNT 803 4) OTHER EXPENSES DONATIONS AMOUNT 1265 5) OTHER EXPENSES TOTAL EVENT EXPENSES AMOUNT 32100 6) OTHER EXPENSES LIABILITY INSURANCE AMOUNT 1309 7) OTHER EXPENSES WORKER S COMPENSATION AMOUNT 352 8) OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE SUPPLIES AMOUNT 707 9) OTHER EXPENSES PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 15367

Part II, line 26

1) DESCRIPTION CREDIT CARD BALANCE BOY AMOUNT 1570 EOY AMOUNT 5360

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	15,000
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	54,085
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	50,115
4	Investment income ...........................	4	20
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a	1,140
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	1,140
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
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
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
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	120,360

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	32,904
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,600
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	7,981
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	1,782
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	56,971
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	101,238

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	19,122
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	29,014
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	48,136

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