TY 2024 Form 990EZ

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C Name of organization
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
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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? 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 $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 Ethnic Festival is a one day event held annually 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 $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 Chamber Banquet is an event to honor the top citizen and member of Ballinger Area Chamber of Commerce. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
Thoughout the year the chamber will hold other fundraising events including Trunk or Treat and a city wide garage sale to promote the city's commerce. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
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
Blanca Brem Vice Chair	1.00	0
Andrea Mares Secretary	1.00	0
Abby Rollwitz Chair Elect	1.00	0
Terilyn Bowman Chairman	1.00	0
Sheree Goetz Treasurer	1.00	0
Kaci Gully Director	1.00	0
Sarah Long Past Chairman	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 Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $7265
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $780
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $253
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $7984
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $5367
Other Expenses.1	Fundraising $27587
Other Expenses.3	Christmas $579
Other Expenses.5	Reimbursement $282
Other Expenses.6	Ballinger Bucks $200
Other Expenses.7	phone $164
Other Expenses.8	Supplies $161
Other Expenses.9	Program $145
Other Expenses.10	Repairs and Maintenance $138
Other Expenses.11	Meals $122
Other Expenses.12	Halloween $84
Other Expenses.13	Dues and Subscriptions $75
Other Expenses.14	Moonlight Madness Supplies $57
Other Expenses.15	Donation $50
Other Expenses.16	Tshirt $44
Other Expenses.17	Other $20
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1281 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $14693
Other Assets.1004	Miscellaneous - Beginning $123037 Miscellaneous - Ending $119504
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1279 Accounts Receivable - Ending $2553
Other Assets.1	Other Assets - Beginning $0 Other Assets - Ending $4938
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $119 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $515

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $7265

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $780

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $253

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $7984

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $5367

Other Expenses.1

Fundraising $27587

Other Expenses.3

Christmas $579

Other Expenses.5

Reimbursement $282

Other Expenses.6

Ballinger Bucks $200

Other Expenses.7

phone $164

Other Expenses.8

Supplies $161

Other Expenses.9

Program $145

Other Expenses.10

Repairs and Maintenance $138

Other Expenses.11

Meals $122

Other Expenses.12

Halloween $84

Other Expenses.13

Dues and Subscriptions $75

Other Expenses.14

Moonlight Madness Supplies $57

Other Expenses.15

Donation $50

Other Expenses.16

Tshirt $44

Other Expenses.17

Other $20

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1281 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $14693

Other Assets.1004

Miscellaneous - Beginning $123037 Miscellaneous - Ending $119504

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1279 Accounts Receivable - Ending $2553

Other Assets.1

Other Assets - Beginning $0 Other Assets - Ending $4938

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $119 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $515

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	36,949
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	42,195
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	16,897
4	Investment income ....................................	4	111
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	96,152

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	6,096
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	201,604
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	-15,776
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	191,924

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	1,000
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	24,944
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,071
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	9,702
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	1,982
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	51,357
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	90,056