TY 2024 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? TO DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE TOURISM TO HELP BUSINESSES IN THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND AREA.
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 Our Annual Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze started in June with rival pirates that invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food, and frivolity. Dress up in your pirate finery, shop, dance, and interact with the Rusty Scupper pirates and their bawdy band of buccaneers for this fun family event. The Annual Westport Art Festival was held the third weekend in August. A show of fine arts and crafts with artists from far and wide who come and enjoy the picturesque views of the Westport Marina. The Annual 30 Miles of Junque is the third week in September. From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta, Garage sales galore. More than forty locations and many more. One person's junk is another persons treasure. These are our events in order:Annual Crab RacesRusty Scupper Pirates DazeRun Like the WindWestport Art FestivalSeafood Festival30 Miles of JunqueAnnual Cranberry Harvest FestivalExcept for the Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze, each event has from 600 to 2,500 in attendance based on motel/campground surveys and zip codes from guestbook sign ins. The Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze was attended by approximately 25,000 visitors. On average, about one-third of those in attendance paid for overnight lodging during each event. Each event created many opportunities for local businesses in the Westport/Grayland area to prosper. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER PROVIDES RELIABLE INFORMATION FOR MANY TOURISTS AND LOCALS ABOUT THE MANY EVENTS THAT ARE SPONSORED IN WESTPORT AND GRAYLAND. IN 2024, THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER HAD 1,556 VISITORS COME INTO THE CENTER AND FIELDED 1,345 PHONE CALLS REQUESTING INFORMATION FOR THE WESTPORT-GRAYLAND AREA.THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SECURE SPOTS ON THE CHAMBERS WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES LINKS BACK TO THEIR BUSINESS WEBPAGE. THE WEBSITE HAS BEEN A GREAT WAY FOR THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO SEARCH AND PLAN FOR THEIR FIRST AND NEXT VISIT TO THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND AREA. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (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
STEPHANIE EDENS Director	0.50	0
DENNISE WELLS Alt Director	0.50	0
TRINA FLANNAGAN ALT DIRECTOR	0.50	0
CINDY PERRY President	1.00	0
KRISTI BALLO Director	1.00	0
KATHLEEN GODDARD Director	1.00	0
SHIRLEY URQUHART Director	0.50	0
TANYA WOOD Secretary/ED	30.00	0
ERIN MUIR Treasurer	1.00	0
PAULA BIRD Vice President	1.00	0

(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

STEPHANIE EDENS

Director

0.50

DENNISE WELLS

Alt Director

0.50

TRINA FLANNAGAN

ALT DIRECTOR

0.50

CINDY PERRY

President

1.00

KRISTI BALLO

Director

1.00

KATHLEEN GODDARD

Director

1.00

SHIRLEY URQUHART

Director

0.50

TANYA WOOD

Secretary/ED

30.00

ERIN MUIR

Treasurer

1.00

PAULA BIRD

Vice President

1.00

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 Revenue.1	STAGE RENTAL $1837
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $1699
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $3224
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $1256
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $837
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $1892
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $4071
Other Expenses.1	TELEPHONE $2947
Other Expenses.2	MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $2534
Other Expenses.3	TAXES & LICENCES $1956
Other Expenses.4	BANK FEES $1608
Other Expenses.6	VEHICLE EXPENSES $228
Other Expenses.7	PORTABLE FACILITIES $213
Other Expenses.8	Food/Drink $77
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $280 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $168
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1713 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1697

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

STAGE RENTAL $1837

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1699

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $3224

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1256

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $837

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $1892

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $4071

Other Expenses.1

TELEPHONE $2947

Other Expenses.2

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $2534

Other Expenses.3

TAXES & LICENCES $1956

Other Expenses.4

BANK FEES $1608

Other Expenses.6

VEHICLE EXPENSES $228

Other Expenses.7

PORTABLE FACILITIES $213

Other Expenses.8

Food/Drink $77

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $280 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $168

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1713 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1697

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	20,841
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	7,798
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	19,302
4	Investment income ....................................	4	1,218
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 $ 20,691 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	118,308
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	74,270
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	44,038
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	1,837
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	95,034

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	61,847
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	7,776
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	5,976
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	1,414
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	22,542
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	99,555

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Software ID:	24020490
Software Version:	2024v5.2

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

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-4,521
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	141,640
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	137,119

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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