TY 2019 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 CHAMBERS LARGEST EVENT THE RI CALAMARI FESTIVAL IS PUT ON AT THE END OF THE SUMMER FOR OUR MEMBERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. LOCAL RESTAURANTS COMPETE IN A CALAMARI COOK-OFF CONTEST WHILE THE COMMUNITY SAMPLES AND VOTES FOR THEIR FAVORITES. THIS EVENT CELEBRATES RHODE ISLAND S OFFICIAL STATE APPETIZER AND BRINGS ATTENTION TO THE TOWN S BUSTLING FISHING PORT AS ONE OF THE LARGEST SQUID-CATCHING PORTS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FESTIVAL BRINGS CUSTOMERS TO MEMBER BUSINESSES WHO TEND TO STRUGGLE AS THE SUMMER SEASON DIES DOWN. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	53,240
29 THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE CHAMBER IS TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH MARKETING ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP STRENGTHEN THEIR BUSINESSES AND GROW RELATIONSHIPS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THEM THROUGH EVENTS WEBSITES SOCIAL MEDIA AND FACE T FACE PROMOTION WITH DAILY VISITORS AND TOURISTS ENTERING THE OFFICE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	20,000
30 THE NEXT LARGEST ANNUAL EVENT HOSTED BY THE CHAMBER IS THE SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK KICK-OFF PARTY. LOCAL MEMBER RESTAURANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS AND GIVE OUT SAMPLES. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS THAT MAY HAVE NOT OTHERWISE VISITED THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS. THE EVENT IS FOLLOWED BY A WEEK OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT SPECIALS. THE SPECIAL MENUS ARE ADVERTISED TO THE PUBLIC VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE CHAMBER WEBSITE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	6,223
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	79,463

(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-)
MARGARET FRADETTE OPERATIONS MANAGER	40	35,000
COREY SULLIVAN CO-CHAIR	3	0
MATTHEW TURCO PAST CHAIR	2	0
KAPRECE RANSAW VICE-CHAIR	2	0
BETHANY LARDARO DIRECTOR	2	0
PATI SYLVIA DIRECTOR	1	0
CHARLIE GOMES DIRECTOR	1	0
ALAN YICK DIRECTOR	1	0
DIANE PATEFIELD DIRECTOR	1	0
VICKY HIEN DIRECTOR	1	0
MATT SMITH DIRECTOR	1	0
JOE LEMBO BOARD ADVISOR	1	0
MEGAN MORAN CO-CHAIR	3	0
KEVIN MULHOLLAND DIRECTOR	1	0
RICHARD FUKA DIRECTOR	1	0
STEVEN MARASCO DIRECTOR	1	0
ROBERT LEONARD DIRECTOR	1	0
SUE TIERNEY DIRECTOR	1	0
JANIS TURNER DIRECTOR	1	0
CAROLINE FLYNN SECRETARY	2	0
CHRISTINE REPOSA TREASURER	2	0
JOHN REPOSA 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 ADVERTISING AMOUNT 6765 2) OTHER EXPENSES BANK FEES AMOUNT 1205 3) OTHER EXPENSES DONATIONS AMOUNT 600 4) OTHER EXPENSES EQUIPMENT RENTALS AMOUNT 15589 5) OTHER EXPENSES DUES AMOUNT 1598 6) OTHER EXPENSES LIABILITY INSURANCE AMOUNT 2632 7) OTHER EXPENSES EVENT SUPPLIES AMOUNT 47307 8) OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSES AMOUNT 2864 9) OTHER EXPENSES MEALS AMOUNT 140 10) OTHER EXPENSES PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 7387 11) OTHER EXPENSES TOWN PROJECT EXPENSES AMOUNT 5160

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PART I, LINE 16

1) OTHER EXPENSES ADVERTISING AMOUNT 6765 2) OTHER EXPENSES BANK FEES AMOUNT 1205 3) OTHER EXPENSES DONATIONS AMOUNT 600 4) OTHER EXPENSES EQUIPMENT RENTALS AMOUNT 15589 5) OTHER EXPENSES DUES AMOUNT 1598 6) OTHER EXPENSES LIABILITY INSURANCE AMOUNT 2632 7) OTHER EXPENSES EVENT SUPPLIES AMOUNT 47307 8) OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSES AMOUNT 2864 9) OTHER EXPENSES MEALS AMOUNT 140 10) OTHER EXPENSES PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 7387 11) OTHER EXPENSES TOWN PROJECT EXPENSES AMOUNT 5160

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	15,000
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	125,179
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	28,136
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
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
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	1,180
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	1,180
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	169,495

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	48,284
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	2,653
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	4,261
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	830
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	91,247
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	147,275

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	22,220
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	26,305
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	48,525

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