TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

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C Name of organization
THE KNOX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)ONE COLUMBUS ROAD
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code MT VERNON, OH43050

D Employer identification number

31-4259860

E Telephone number

(740) 393-1111

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 Knox County Chamber of Commerce is a private business organization and serves as a vehicle through which the business and professional community are organized to work together to define and solve community and economic development issues as well as to network and support each other. The Chamber facilitates pooling these resources to provide business and professional development otherwise unavailable to a business on its own. The Chamber of Commerce also initiates collaborations among municipalities, businesses and the community at large.
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 Annual Dinner - Chamber recognizes members excelling in selected categories through an awards banquet. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 Leadership Knox - Chamber corrodinates a community leadership program. The program educates and develops future leaders on critical issues facing Knox County. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 General membership programs including advocacy, member business referrals, monthly newsletters, and discount programs. (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-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Carol Grubaugh Executive Dir.	40.00	51,000	1,200	12,360
Alicia Freeman EXECUTIVE CO	5.00	0
Marc Odenweller TREASURER	5.00	0
Kimberly Peck Chairman	5.00	0
Melanie Bolender TRUSTEE	1.00	0
Arlene Griffith TRUSTEE	1.00	0
Jeffrey Scott Past Chair	1.00	0
Jan Thomas TRUSTEE	1.00	0
Kathy Geenich TRUSTEE	1.00	0
Robert Boss Trustee	5.00	0
Michael Percy Trustee	1.00	0
Cindy Cunnigham Vice Chair	5.00	0
Chris Willis TRUSTEE	1.00	0
DR HENRY SPAULDING TRUSTEE	1.00	0
Brian Huprich TRUSTEE	5.00	0
Stephanie McElroy Burson EXECUTIVE CO	1.00	0
Richard Hamlin Trustee	5.00	0
Brent Lasater TRUSTEE	1.00	0
Bethany Celmar TRUSTEE	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

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	Safety Council Stipend $4125
Other Revenue.2	Comp Management $3406
Other Revenue.3	Miscellaneous $1273
Other Revenue.4	Community Advertising $433
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $350
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $3689
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $3820
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $492
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $2064
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $1849
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $3200
Other Expenses.1	LEADERSHIP KNOX - Direct Costs $8116
Other Expenses.2	DUES $3496
Other Expenses.3	Other Program Activities $3086
Other Expenses.4	Service Fee $1887
Other Expenses.6	OTHER $589
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3986 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3142
Total Liabilities.1	Deferred Memberships - Beginning $55515 Deferred Memberships - Ending $56262
Total Liabilities.2	Deferred Event - Beginning $0 Deferred Event - Ending $32260

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

Safety Council Stipend $4125

Other Revenue.2

Comp Management $3406

Other Revenue.3

Miscellaneous $1273

Other Revenue.4

Community Advertising $433

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $350

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $3689

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $3820

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $492

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $2064

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $1849

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $3200

Other Expenses.1

LEADERSHIP KNOX - Direct Costs $8116

Other Expenses.2

DUES $3496

Other Expenses.3

Other Program Activities $3086

Other Expenses.4

Service Fee $1887

Other Expenses.6

OTHER $589

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3986 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3142

Total Liabilities.1

Deferred Memberships - Beginning $55515 Deferred Memberships - Ending $56262

Total Liabilities.2

Deferred Event - Beginning $0 Deferred Event - Ending $32260

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	38,828
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	120,526
4	Investment income ...........................	4	386
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	23,580
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	9,105
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	14,475
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	9,237
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	183,452

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	120,680
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	995
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	11,392
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	1,740
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	32,638
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	167,445

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	16,007
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	196,821
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	212,828

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	18007218
Software Version:	2018v3.1

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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