TY 2019 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

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

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C Name of organization
The Ballinger Area Chamber of Commerce

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 577
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Ballinger, TX76821

D Employer identification number

47-2215119

E Telephone number

(325) 365-2333

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 Ballinger Area Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, civic, and general interest of the City of Ballinger, Runnels County, TX
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 Hunters Dinner is an annual event that recognizes the hunting industry in Runnels County and Surrounding area. The event brings in hundreds of local residents and visitors to the event which includes a dinner, a raffle, and a silent auction of donated merchandise from area merchants. (Grants $ 13,658) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 The Cookoff/Lasershow Celebrates our country's Independence and the City of Ballinger's anniversery. A variety of activities are available (Children Activities, BBQ Cookoff, & Lasershow set to music is available to the general public). (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 Ethnic Festival is an all weekend annual event promoting the diverse cultures of the local region. The event includes food, music, and merchandise vendors and is open to the public. The event promotes the cultural & civic aspects of the local area and brings in tourist and local tax revenues to the area businesses. (Grants $ 12,978) 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	26,636

(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-)	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Tammie Virden Executive Dir.	20.00	25,728	30
Whitney Shorb Chair	0	0
Belinda Castillo Chair Elect	0	0
Amy Page Vice Chair	0	0
Jacklyn Cason Secretary	0	0
Fallen Busenlehner Director	0	0
Debbie King Director	0	0
Eloise Hall Director	0	0
Suzanne Torres Director	0	0
Shelby Kalina Director	0	0
Carolyn Slaughter Director	0	0
Laura Gonzales Director	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 Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $13223
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $55
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $3525
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $2765
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1552
Other Expenses.1	Event Expenses $32215
Other Expenses.2	Bad Debt Exp $12395
Other Expenses.3	Utilities $3789
Other Expenses.4	Repairs and Maintenance $2075
Other Expenses.5	Supplies $1347
Other Expenses.6	Other $1056
Other Expenses.8	Meals $459
Other Expenses.9	Fuel $95
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $3989 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $7624
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $15839 Accounts Receivable - Ending $821
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $6239 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1120

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $13223

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $55

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $3525

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $2765

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1552

Other Expenses.1

Event Expenses $32215

Other Expenses.2

Bad Debt Exp $12395

Other Expenses.3

Utilities $3789

Other Expenses.4

Repairs and Maintenance $2075

Other Expenses.5

Supplies $1347

Other Expenses.6

Other $1056

Other Expenses.8

Meals $459

Other Expenses.9

Fuel $95

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $3989 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $7624

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $15839 Accounts Receivable - Ending $821

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $6239 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1120

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	28,308
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	51,132
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	16,889
4	Investment income ....................................	4	28
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	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
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	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	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	96,357

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	27,147
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	739
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	4,671
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	463
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	74,551
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	107,571

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-11,214
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	65,413
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	-1
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	54,198

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