GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EIN: 480242714

GREAT BEND, KS

Total Revenue
$589,230
Total Expenses
$438,459
Total Assets
$165,441
Net Assets
$114,013
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1921
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
MEGAN BARFIELD
Phone
6207922401
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, founded in 1921, is a small nonprofit that reported $589K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $151K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN THE CITY OF GREAT BEND THROUGH ITS SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENCOURAGE GROWTH AND ASSIST EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES IN REACHING THEIR BUSINESS GOALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: GREAT BEND IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF AMERICA; NEAR THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF KANSAS. THE CENTRAL LOCATION OF THE CITY ALLOWS FOR...

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: GREAT BEND IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF AMERICA; NEAR THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF KANSAS. THE CENTRAL LOCATION OF THE CITY ALLOWS FOR SHORT TRAVEL TO ANYWHERE IN THE STATE, INCLUDING WICHITA AND KANSAS CITY. DENVER IS ALSO JUST A MERE SIX HOURS DRIVE AWAY. INCENTIVES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CITY OF GREAT BEND, BARTON COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF KANSAS MAKE RELOCATION OR EXPANSION IN THE COMMUNITY COMPETITIVE. COMPANIES IN GREAT BEND ENJOY AN ADAPTABLE AND HARD WORKING REGIONAL LABOR POOL OF CLOSE TO 66,000. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE STATE OF KANSAS, THE COMMUNITY HAS THE ABILITY TO RAPIDLY TRAIN AND RETAIN THE EXISTING WORKFORCE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS.

Program 2

BARTON COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: THE BARTON COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP IS TAGETED FOR INDIVIDUALS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21 AND 40 WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN THE BARTON COUNTY AREA. THE PROGRAM HAS...

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BARTON COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: THE BARTON COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP IS TAGETED FOR INDIVIDUALS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21 AND 40 WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN THE BARTON COUNTY AREA. THE PROGRAM HAS THREE MAIN GOALS: 1) FOSTERING BUSINESS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING, 2) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, AND 3) DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE. MEMBERS ENJOY A VARIETY OF MONTHLY EVENTS, WHICH ROTATE BETWEEN SPONSORED MIXERS, LEADERSHIP DEVELPMENT LUNCHEONS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO NUMEROUS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, MEMBERS ALSO ENJOY EXCLUSIVE PERKS, INCLUDING HALF-PRICE RENTAL OF CHAMBER MEETING ROOMS, PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING, DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND MORE.

Program 3

GREAT BEND FARM & RANCH EXPO: THE GREAT BEND FARM & RANCH EXPO, HELD ANNUALLY DURING THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST WELL-ORGANIZED EXPOSITIONS OF ITS KIND IN THE MIDWEST...

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GREAT BEND FARM & RANCH EXPO: THE GREAT BEND FARM & RANCH EXPO, HELD ANNUALLY DURING THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST WELL-ORGANIZED EXPOSITIONS OF ITS KIND IN THE MIDWEST. HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS AND THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS FLOCK TO GREAT BEND EACH YEAR FOR THE THREE-DAY SHOW.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $298,442
Program Service Revenue $122,340
Investment Income $143,873
Other Revenue $24,575
TOTAL REVENUE $589,230

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $192,842
Fundraising Expenses $10,038
Other Expenses $245,617
TOTAL EXPENSES $438,459

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $589,230 $453,284 +0.3%
Expenses $438,459 $546,805 -0.2%
Net Income $150,771 $-93,521 -2.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
7
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGAN BARFIELD PRESIDENT N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MIKE JOHNSON CHAIRMAN N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY BOWERS TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BAUER PAST CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAKOTA TUCKER VICE CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH PANNING VICE CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY BECKER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT BEHRENDS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KACIE GARSTECKI DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEROMY BARTZ DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MANN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM VINK DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENDRA WERTH DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
FLOR SANCHEZ DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN POWELSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK RUDDLE DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $589,230 $438,459 $165,441 $150,771
2024 $453,284 $546,805 $97,558 $-93,521
2023 $166,594 $353,179 $109,952 $-186,585
2022 $343,814 $356,697 $249,582 $-12,883
2021 $314,602 $306,440 $302,490 $8,162
2020 $283,962 $295,923 $320,396 $-11,961
2019 $428,367 $458,273 $347,760 $-29,906
2018 $417,599 $428,256 $340,882 $-10,657
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