TY 2023 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.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)9815 MacKenzie Rd
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Saint Louis, MO63123

D Employer identification number

43-1045048

E Telephone number

F Group Exemption
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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? Publishing and distributing information
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 To advance and develop Affton-Lemays commercial, industrial, and civic interests and to encourage a program of progressive service for a better community. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 To establish a better understanding and relationship among Affton-Lemay residents and raise money to further the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce exempt purpose. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 To support the business and general interests of the greater Affton-Lemay area, and to provide opportunities to network, advertise, and educate its member businesses. (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
Tara Brooks President	2.00	0	0	0
Michael Butz VIce President	1.00	0	0	0
Jake Baretich President Elect	1.00	0	0	0
Alex Knebel Treasurer	1.00	0	0	0
Rob Smith Secretary	1.00	0	0	0
Mike Bamvakais Director	1.00	0	0	0
Eve Brandes Director	1.00	0	0	0
Kevin Carl Director	1.00	0	0	0
Carol Ellis Director	1.00	0	0	0
Greg Hayden Director	1.00	0	0	0
Amira Jahic Director	1.00	0	0	0
Angie Muegge Director	1.00	0	0	0
Jacob Renfrow Director	1.00	0	0	0
Debbie Rohrich-Tyler Director	1.00	0	0	0
Gerard Schmidt Director	1.00	0	0	0
Cindy Tiefenbrunn Director	1.00	0	0	0
Amanda Willis Director	1.00	0	0	0
Kimberly Young Director	1.00	0	0	0

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

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

Return Reference	Explanation
Description of other revenue Part I line 8	Description AmountCommunity Directory 5,180General Meetings 14,663New Resident Mailing 2,425Newsletter 2,12050/50 Sales 595Web Income 2,475Miscellaneous 42
List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10	Activity Scholarships Grantee Various Relationship Local Students Amount 3,500
Description of other expenses Part I line 16	Description AmountDonations 750Payroll Taxes 6,001Membership 753Insurance 5,466Taxes & Licenses 386Computer Expenses 1,568Copier Expenses 1,769Software 3,089Credit Card Fees 3,045Miscellaneous 1,993General Meetings 14,195New Resident Mailing 290Newsletter 5,282Payroll Processing 900Advertising 250
Description of total liabilities Part II line 26	Category Beginning of Year End of YearCurrent Liabilities 46,235 43,655

Return Reference

Explanation

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

Description AmountCommunity Directory 5,180General Meetings 14,663New Resident Mailing 2,425Newsletter 2,12050/50 Sales 595Web Income 2,475Miscellaneous 42

List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10

Activity Scholarships Grantee Various Relationship Local Students Amount 3,500

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountDonations 750Payroll Taxes 6,001Membership 753Insurance 5,466Taxes & Licenses 386Computer Expenses 1,568Copier Expenses 1,769Software 3,089Credit Card Fees 3,045Miscellaneous 1,993General Meetings 14,195New Resident Mailing 290Newsletter 5,282Payroll Processing 900Advertising 250

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCurrent Liabilities 46,235 43,655

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	4,330
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	56,277
4	Investment income ....................................	4	1,968
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	105,942
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	45,226
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	60,716
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	27,500
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	150,791

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	3,500
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	78,569
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	360
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	9,509
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	45,737
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	137,675

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	13,116
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	164,513
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	177,629

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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

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(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
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