TY 2015 Form 990EZ

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Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

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C Name of organization
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BETHEL CT

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)184 GREENWOOD AVE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code BETHEL, CT06801

D Employer identification number

27-3754743

E Telephone number

(203) 743-6500

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

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 CHAMBER IS ORGANIZED TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVE OF PROMOTING BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE CHAMBER WILL ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE INCOME POTENTIAL OF ALL BUSINESS WITHIN THE TRADE AREA REGION. THE CHAMBER WILL PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF A CIVIC, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL NATURE WHICH WILL INCREASE THE FUNCTIONAL AESTHETIC VALUES OF THE COMMUNITY. IT WILL DISCOVER CORRECT ABUSES WHICH PREVENT THE PROMOTION OF BUSINESS EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY GROWTH. THE CHAMBER PROMOTES THE EXCHANGE OF BUSINESS IDEAS BY HOLDING MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR ALL MEMBERS. AT THESE MEETINGS ,EMBERS SPEAK ON DIFFERENT BUSINESS TOPICS THAT HELP PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR ALL BUSINESSES. IN ADDITION AT THESE MEETINGS SPECIAL GUESTS LECTURERS ARE INVITED TO SPEAK ON VARIOUS TOPICS SUCH AS THE LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ROLE THAT IS BEING PLAYED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE CHAMBER HOSTS AN ANNUAL TOWN DAY WHEREAS THE CHAMBER ADVE
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 PROMOTE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPEND THE INCOME POTENTIAL OF ALL BUSINESSES WITHIN A TRADE AREA REGION. (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-)
BOBBI JO BEERS President	25.00	37,290
BRENNAN PURDY Chairman	0	0
MICHELLE STEINER Secretary	0	0
DOUGLAS MUCKELL Treasurer	0	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

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	misc $2209
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $4445
Other Expenses.1006	Payments of Travel or Entertainment for Public Officials $627
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $341
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $3098
Other Expenses.1	website development $27468
Other Expenses.2	UNALLOC PROG EXPENSES $15845
Other Expenses.3	DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $4705
Other Expenses.5	OUTSIDE SERVICES $1681
Other Expenses.6	MAINTENCE $1588
Other Expenses.8	BANK SERV CHARGE $346
Other Expenses.9	MISC TAXES $193
Other Assets.1002	Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $1703 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $1770
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2814 Accounts Receivable - Ending $10599
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $145 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $158
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $13248
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $19804 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.1	PAYROLL LIAB - Beginning $1804 PAYROLL LIAB - Ending $2088
Total Liabilities.2	OTHER CURR LIAB - Beginning $455 OTHER CURR LIAB - Ending $-222

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

misc $2209

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $4445

Other Expenses.1006

Payments of Travel or Entertainment for Public Officials $627

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $341

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $3098

Other Expenses.1

website development $27468

Other Expenses.2

UNALLOC PROG EXPENSES $15845

Other Expenses.3

DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $4705

Other Expenses.5

OUTSIDE SERVICES $1681

Other Expenses.6

MAINTENCE $1588

Other Expenses.8

BANK SERV CHARGE $346

Other Expenses.9

MISC TAXES $193

Other Assets.1002

Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $1703 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $1770

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2814 Accounts Receivable - Ending $10599

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $145 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $158

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $13248

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $19804 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1

PAYROLL LIAB - Beginning $1804 PAYROLL LIAB - Ending $2088

Total Liabilities.2

OTHER CURR LIAB - Beginning $455 OTHER CURR LIAB - Ending $-222

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	52,925
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	58,197
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	21,764
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	10,401
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	11,363
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	2,209
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	124,694

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-2,191
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	24
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	-2,167

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	15000316
Software Version:	2015v2.0

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

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	43,335
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,118
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	16,053
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	4,042
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	60,337
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	126,885

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










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