PALO ALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LTD

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1910

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLIE WEIDANZ

Phone

6503243121

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PALO ALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LTD, founded in 1910, is a small nonprofit that reported $625K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUED ECONOMIC VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY CREATING AND SUPPORTING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS; ARTICULATING BUSINESS CONCERNS; AND ENCOURAGING COOPERATION AMONG PALO ALTO BUSINESSES AND BETWEEN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT, RESIDENTS AND OTHER KEY CONSTITUENCIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $324,548 Revenue: $61,457

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAMBER IS TO ADVANCE THE CIVIC, ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELFARE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF PALO ALTO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $563,689

Program Service Revenue $42,957

Investment Income $77

Other Revenue $18,500

TOTAL REVENUE $625,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $217,745

Fundraising Expenses $272,746

Program Expenses $324,548

Other Expenses $429,988

TOTAL EXPENSES $647,733

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$625,223	$565,761	+0.1%
Expenses	$647,733	$585,536	+0.1%
Net Income	$-22,510	$-19,775	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTINA HOOD	BOARD PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JARRED BRYANT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE FARLEY	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SYDNEE JOURNAL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JON GOLDMAN	PAST BOARD PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY COUPAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSY BORGES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE PFAB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KURT STEMBRIDGE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD BURKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN FANTAZIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD HACKMANN	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRISCILLA CHRISTIE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SALLY FLINCHBAUGH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAYTON GOSLING	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN PRITCHELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KANIKA SABHARWAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA RAMIREZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAHLLEE BAYNARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE WEIDANZ	PRESIDENT & CEO	1.00	Officer	$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	$625,223	$647,733	$122,814	$-22,510
2023	$565,761	$585,536	$147,248	$-19,775
2023	$565,761	$585,536	$147,248	$-19,775
2022	$545,848	$555,919	$188,971	$-10,071
2022	$545,848	$555,923	$188,971	$-10,075
2021	$296,430	$290,541	$169,996	$5,889
2020	$275,182	$357,072	$153,828	$-81,890
2019	$467,105	$653,621	$238,957	$-186,516
2018	$592,121	$598,567	$412,365	$-6,446