Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce

EIN: 561634124

Littleton, NC

Total Revenue
$155,427
Total Expenses
$129,566
Total Assets
$206,332
Net Assets
$204,240
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Marcia Kerr
Phone
2525865711
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1968, is a small nonprofit that reported $155K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $26K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

To promote and advance the industrial, commercial, civic and general business interest in the lake gaston community and it's surrounding area

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $105,697 Revenue: $95,947

Member services are primarily designed to help local small businesses prosper which includes promotion of members and their small businesses via a very active website, smart phone application...

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Member services are primarily designed to help local small businesses prosper which includes promotion of members and their small businesses via a very active website, smart phone application, business expos, promotional materials, networking events, educational seminars, and email advertising. Services are provided by 1 full time and 2 parttime employees. We also promote and assist municipalities, civic clubs, non-profits, churches, health care entities, schools, utilities, and industries as well, but especially in this are, small businesses are the driving force of a healty economy.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,342 Revenue: $29,176

The organization purchased it's building with extra office space to be able to offer the many small businesses and non-profit organizations in our rural area with a low-cost rent solution. The office...

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The organization purchased it's building with extra office space to be able to offer the many small businesses and non-profit organizations in our rural area with a low-cost rent solution. The office space offered is currently fully rented to four small businesses and one non-profit. In addition to providing much-needed, low cost office space soluitons, we also maintain three different meeting space options for use by the Chamber, Chamber members, and public officials. Meeting space in rural Lake Gaston rgions is also limited

Program 3
Expenses: $10,527

The Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce also operates the only non-state, non-county affiliated or funded Visitors Center, offering crucial information for the entire two-stat, five county Lake...

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The Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce also operates the only non-state, non-county affiliated or funded Visitors Center, offering crucial information for the entire two-stat, five county Lake Gaston region. We assist those seeking information on relocation, vacation, local goods and services, and general service questions regarding permits, directions, etc. We also offer our guest free WiFi service, which is bery limited in this region, a Little Free Library for free books, a Village Post Office for reliable and quick mail services (as our post offices are located quite a distance apart and have varying hours of operation), and other needed and limited services, such as copying, faxing, and notary services.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $125,287
Investment Income $77
Other Revenue $30,063
TOTAL REVENUE $155,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $83,884
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $129,566
Other Expenses $45,682
TOTAL EXPENSES $129,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $155,427 $119,425 +0.3%
Expenses $129,566 $122,982 +0.1%
Net Income $25,861 $-3,557 -8.3%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
60

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
0
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Scott Watson Interim President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Owens Past Board President 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Kellogg Board Secretary 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Allsbrook Board Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angie Acree Board Vice President 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Evans Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gene St Clair Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tammy Diacont Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Blodgett Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Liddle Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Abbott Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Betsy Morris Board Director 2.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $155,427 $129,566 $206,332 $25,861
2022 $119,425 $122,982 $178,765 $-3,557
2021 $134,028 $120,721 $182,117 $13,307
2020 $126,684 $127,654 $168,810 $-970
2019 $164,760 $167,297 $169,599 $-2,537
2018 $136,819 $156,014 $171,720 $-19,195
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