THE CHAMBER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

EIN: 650028894

FORT MYERS, FL

Total Revenue
$183,452
Total Expenses
$210,354
Total Assets
$26,049
Net Assets
$-20,313
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
DAVID K MILLER
Phone
2392752102
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CHAMBER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $183K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $210K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE CIVIC, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THE MISSION OF THE CHAMBER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS TO BE A REGIONAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS LEADERSHIP AS A STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. WE WILL BE STRONG ADVOCATES OF OUR MEMBERS' INTERESTS BEFORE GOVERNMENT AND WE WILL ENCOURAGE THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. WE WILL DELIVER QUALITY INFORMATION, SERVICES AND VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS THAT PROVIDE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR BUSINESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $210,356 Revenue: $61,060

EXPONENTIAL GROWTH HAS PLACED EXTRAORDINARY DEMANDS ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. WE MUST DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERS COMMITTED TO A GREAT FUTURE FOR OUR REGION. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THE CHAMBER IS DOING-AND AT...

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EXPONENTIAL GROWTH HAS PLACED EXTRAORDINARY DEMANDS ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. WE MUST DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERS COMMITTED TO A GREAT FUTURE FOR OUR REGION. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THE CHAMBER IS DOING-AND AT AN ACCELERATING PACE. THE CHAMBER IS THE OLDEST AND STRONGEST PROVIDER OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS IN THE REGION. WE HAVE GRADUATED MORE THAN 1000 COMMUNITY LEADERS SINCE 1987. WE ARE BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP THROUGH LEADERSHIP LEE COUNTY AND THE BRAND NEW REGIONAL L.E.A.D. PROGRAM. WE TEACH VETERAN AND UP AND COMING EXECUTIVES ALIKE ABOUT THE CHALLENGES WE FACE AS WE COPE WITH UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH AND CHANGE. GRADUATES OF OUR PROGRAMS EMERGE READY TO TACKLE THE OBSTACLES THAT THREATEN THE CREATION OF A HIGH-FUNCTIONING COMMUNITY.SUCCEEDING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MEANS STAYING ABREAST OF BUSINESS TRENDS, BEST PRACTICES, AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES. THE CHAMBER KEEPS OUR MEMBERS AND THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY CURRENT ON THE TOPICS THAT WILL HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. EACH YEAR THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE PROVIDES A UNIQUE OVERVIEW OF WHERE WE HAVE BEEN AND WHERE WE ARE HEADED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND LUNCHEONS EXAMINE BOTH BUSINESS AND POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THE CHAMBER WEBSITE AS WELL AS OUR MONTHLY PRINT AND E-NEWSLETTERS PROVIDE BOTH TIMELY AND TIMELESS INFORMATION TO HELP BUSINESS LEADERS DO A BETTER JOB OF DRIVING GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY.THE REGION'S PREMIUM COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS LEADERSHIP LEE COUNTY, NOW RECRUITING ITS NEXT CLASS TO BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ACQUIRING VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF LEE COUNTY AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO BECOME FUTURE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS GUIDING OUR COLLECTIVE FUTURE.THE QUARTERLY ECONOMIC ROUNDTABLE EVENTS PROVIDE AN EXPLORATION OF ISSUES FOLLOWED BY OUR TRADITIONAL ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGY FORECASTS. WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR NATIONAL AND LOCAL EXPERTS WHO PROVIDE VALUABLE INFORMATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $122,392
Program Service Revenue $61,060
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $183,452

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $141,403
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $210,356
Other Expenses $68,951
TOTAL EXPENSES $210,354

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $183,452 $219,076 -0.2%
Expenses $210,354 $188,580 +0.1%
Net Income $-26,902 $30,496 -1.9%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$90,000
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SEYLNTO ANDERSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY AVIN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS MUELLER ACTING TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BESSERER SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN CANFIELD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL DEDEUGD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HOEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED EDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY GRIFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ALLBRITTEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN THIBAUT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER MAZURKIEWICZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY FRANKLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL EVELOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLO FASSI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT JERRELLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLOTTE MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$90,000 $0 $90,000
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 $183,452 $210,354 $26,049 $-26,902
2023 $219,076 $188,580 $59,482 $30,496
2022 $149,211 $184,342 $25,879 $-35,131
2021 $205,007 $188,734 $62,512 $16,273
2018 $158,396 $182,038 $41,100 $-23,642
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