TY 2023 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(1) VIJAY PATEL...................................................................... CHAIR	5.00 .................	X
(2) PEPPINO MESSINA...................................................................... TREASURER	4.00 .................	X
(3) JACKIE ARNOLD...................................................................... COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS	4.00 .................	X
(4) LAURA PIERCE...................................................................... ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	4.00 .................	X
(5) PIPPEN DEW...................................................................... GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	4.00 .................	X
(6) DEREK NELSON...................................................................... MEMBERSHIP SERVICES	4.00 .................	X
(7) MANNY ANGEL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(8) KENT FORTNER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(9) ANDREA GARCIA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(10) GABE LANUSEE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(11) JIMMY PIERSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(12) CHARLES JONES...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(13) DEN KITTELSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(14) DRAKE RANKIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(15) KRISSY HITESHEW...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(16) DERRICK KARIMIAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(17) DR MATTHEW SYMKOWICK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X

(A)
Name and title

(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)

(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations

(1) VIJAY PATEL......................................................................
CHAIR

5.00
.................

(2) PEPPINO MESSINA......................................................................
TREASURER

4.00
.................

(3) JACKIE ARNOLD......................................................................
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS

4.00
.................

(4) LAURA PIERCE......................................................................
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

4.00
.................

(5) PIPPEN DEW......................................................................
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

4.00
.................

(6) DEREK NELSON......................................................................
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

4.00
.................

(7) MANNY ANGEL......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(8) KENT FORTNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(9) ANDREA GARCIA......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(10) GABE LANUSEE......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(11) JIMMY PIERSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(12) CHARLES JONES......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(13) DEN KITTELSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(14) DRAKE RANKIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(15) KRISSY HITESHEW......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(16) DERRICK KARIMIAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(17) DR MATTHEW SYMKOWICK......................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.................

(A)
Name and title

(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)

(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations

(18) SCOTT PETERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR

4.00
.......................

(A)
Name and business address

(B)
Description of services

Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

	(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......	1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................	2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................	3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................	4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......	5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........	1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................	2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................	3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................	4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......	5

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

VALLEJO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Employer identification number

94-0949756

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS DUES PAYING MEMBERS TO ITS ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE CHAMBER MEMBERS ELECT ANNUALLY THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE MEMBERS ANNUALLY ELECT THE DIRECTORS SLATE FROM THE LIST DETAILED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO PRIOR TO SIGNING AND E-FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ALL BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND COMPLETE ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOCUMMENT THAT IS REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES DATA AND CENSUS INFORMATION FROM BOTH THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER EXECUTIVES AND THE CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING SALARY LEVELS. INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED BY THE CHAMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AT THE VALLEJO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E	MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6783. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6783. BANK CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3164. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3164. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3108. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3108. PAYROLL SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2913. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2913. EQUIPMENT RENTAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2523. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2523. MANAGER STAFF EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1377. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1377. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 861. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 861. PAYPAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 697. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 697. AUTO EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 600. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 600. POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 433. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 433. TAXES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 289. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 289.
PAGE 6 LINE PART VI 8A	THE RECORDING SECRETARY DOCUMENTS THE MINUTES AND DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
FORM VI, LINE 11B	THE 990 IS AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S OFFICE.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	18
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	0
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	145,628	111,455
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	90	428
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	46,541	74,941
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	192,259	186,824
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	133,656	135,484
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	137,087	88,194
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	270,743	223,678
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-78,484	-36,854
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	469,584	424,653
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	365,891	357,814
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	103,693	66,839

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,414 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 14,388 )
	THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF VALLEJO. TO THIS END IT REPRESENTS BUSINESS INTERESTS IN THE CITY. IT FURNISHES PROGRAMS TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ALL GENERAL EXPENSES ARE DIRECTED TO THE PROGRAM FOR ITS MEMBERS. THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER ALONG WITH THE CHAMBER MIXERS HELP TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,643 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 24,510 )
	NIGHT IN ROME. OPEN FORUM WITH CITY LEADERS,VISIT VALLEJO PRESENTAION AND DIGNATARIES PRESENTING INFORMATION REGARDING TOURISM,DEVELOPMENT,GOVERNMENT AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE CITY OF VALLEJO

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,030 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 26,151 )
	GOLF TOURNAMENT PROMOTES CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP AND THE CITY OF VALLEJO ALONG WITH THE COUNTY OF SOLANO.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,533 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 12,700 )
	EVENTS RECOGNIZING VALLEJO COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES PROMOTING THE CITY.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 6,533 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 12,700 )
4e	Total program service expenses31,620

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	0	0	0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

1a	Federated campaigns..	1a
b	Membership dues..	1b
c	Fundraising events..	1c
d	Related organizations	1d
e	Government grants (contributions)	1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above	1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES & ASSE		111,455	111,455
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		111,455

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			428	428
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	77,749
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	31,620
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			46,129			46,129
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	RENTS			28,403	28,403
b	MISCELLANEOUS			409	409
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			28,812
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			186,824	140,695	0	46,129

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	116,847		116,847
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	9,318		9,318
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........	9,319		9,319
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	1,985		1,985
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,449		2,449
13	Office expenses .......	2,456		2,456
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	19		19
20	Interest ...........	10,353		10,353
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	8,591		8,591
23	Insurance ...	6,391		6,391
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	UTILITIES	10,534		10,534
b	TECH UPGRADES	8,302		8,302
c	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	7,230		7,230
d	REAL PROPERTY TAX	7,136		7,136
e	All other expenses	22,748		22,748
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	223,678	0	223,678	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			51,384	1	62,837
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			84,125	2	36,332
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	420,688
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	98,243	330,927	10c	322,445
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............			3,148	14	3,039
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			469,584	16	424,653

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,114	17	130
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	364,777	23	357,684
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	365,891	26	357,814

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	0	29	0
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...	0	30	0
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	103,693	31	66,839
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	103,693	32	66,839
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	469,584	33	424,653

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

1a	Land .....	72,000		72,000
b	Buildings ....	321,642	73,205	248,437
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	9,559	9,559	0
e	Other .....	17,487	15,479	2,008
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				322,445

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII