BESSEMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EIN: 630020120

BESSEMER, AL

Total Revenue
$381,819
Total Expenses
$334,635
Total Assets
$39,520
Net Assets
$21,180
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1922
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
LATASHA COOK
Phone
2054253253
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BESSEMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, founded in 1922, is a small nonprofit that reported $382K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $335K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF REGIONAL BUSINESSES AND REPRESENT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $334,635 Revenue: $336,907

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FACILITATION, COORDINATION, AND EXPANSION OF RESOURCES SERVING EXISTING AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES. GOVERNMENTAL...

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FACILITATION, COORDINATION, AND EXPANSION OF RESOURCES SERVING EXISTING AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES. GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - TO SET THE POLITICAL AGENDA FOR THE CHAMBER AND TO ADDRESS ALL ISSUES IN THE POLITICAL ARENA FACING LOCAL BUSINESS AND THE CHAMBER. CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS COMMITTEE - TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CONTRACTORS (GENERAL AND SUB), DEVELOPERS, AND REALTORS IN THE CHAMBERS REGIONAL AREA WITH LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL BUILDING POLICIES, LEGISLATION, ORDINANCES AND CODES. SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE - TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES AND PROVIDE THEM WITH RESOURCES THAT HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL. COMMUNITY BUILDING DIVISION - TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE UNIFIED COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTINUED PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION PLANNING AND NETWORKING OF AREA ORGANIZATIONS. MEMBERSHIP DIVISION - TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHAMBER AND CREATE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS WHICH WILL BE BENEFICIAL TO EACH MEMBER. HEALTHCARE COMMITTEE - TO MEET THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY IN THE WESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY REGION AND TO ADDRESS ALL BUSINESS RELATED ISSUES FACING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE CHAMBER. LEGAL COMMITTEE - TO MEET THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY IN THE WESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY REGION AND TO ADDRESS ALL BUSINESS RELATED ISSUES IN THE BUSINESS ARENA FACING LOCAL LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND THE CHAMBER. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE - TO ANNUALLY REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON CHANGES, CORRECTIONS, OR ADDITIONS TO THE BOARD APPROVED BY-LAWS, EMPLOYEE MANUAL, AND POLICY/PROCEDURES MANUAL FO THE BESSEMER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. FINANCE AND OPERATIONS AUDIT COMMITTEE - TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CHAMBER'S FINANCES AND INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCEDURES. GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE - TO ORGANIZE, PROMOTE AND SUPERVISE A SUCCESSFUL AND PROFITABLE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHAMBER AND ITS MEMBERS. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM DIVISION - TO PROMOTE BESSEMER AREA ATTRACTIONS TO VISITORS AS WELL AS LOCAL RESIDENTS AS A PLACE TO VISIT AND ENJOY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $45,000
Program Service Revenue $52,302
Investment Income $30
Other Revenue $284,487
TOTAL REVENUE $381,819

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $109,698
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $334,635
Other Expenses $224,937
TOTAL EXPENSES $334,635

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $381,819 $313,610 +0.2%
Expenses $334,635 $359,916 -0.1%
Net Income $47,184 $-46,306 -2.0%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

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
5
$58,941
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LATASHA COOK PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$58,941 $0 $58,941
CYNTHIA ANTHONY CHAIRWOMAN 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH AVERY PAST CHAIRMA 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLTON JACKSON FINANCE CHAI 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH PENNINGTON TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTOINETTE MADISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DANA ARREOLA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY COLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGGIE MAYS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE NEWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVRON VEASLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH ANDREWS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAH ROCKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE TRUSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $381,819 $334,635 $39,520 $47,184
2022 $313,610 $359,916 $12,428 $-46,306
2021 $299,466 $299,600 $32,203 $-134
2020 $269,937 $247,879 $38,713 $22,058
2019 $269,666 $327,855 $20,659 $-58,189
2018 $285,447 $291,652 $69,917 $-6,205
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