CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC

EIN 23-1502662 · Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C. (R99)

What they do

The Chamber Serves As The Voice for Local Businesses and Nonprofits, Creates Opportunities for Visibility and Connection, and Develops Member-driven Resources for Shared Learning and Grrowth In Service of Building A Thriving Business Ecosystem and Community.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $0.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$103.27spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

3.91%of revenue went to management and office costs3.3% of expenses

$0.78in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

37.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $14,311 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $122,231 for KATIE WALKER (PAST PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$418,646

Mission workProgram services0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$16,3733.91% of revenue3.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$496,414118.58% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2018CurrentExpense mix: 0.0% mission · 3.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.58% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 0.0% mission · 4.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.11% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$438,007

Expenses$452,318

Annual shortfall $14,311 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Management and office costs$16,373 · 3.6% of expenses

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Revenue$438,007

Expenses$452,318

Assets$353,728

Income$665,306

Contributions$165,218

Accounting fees$15,685

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATIE WALKERPAST PRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $122,231

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)

KATIE WALKERPAST PRESIDENT

LAURIE RYANPRESIDENT

THOMAS PADULABOARD MEMBER

TERESA EDGARSECRETARY

SUSAN HAMLEYBOARD MEMBER

SHANE MCCORMICKBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT CROLLTREASURER

MICHAEL SENATOREBOARD MEMBER

MATTHEW TUCKERVICE CHAIRMAN

MATT RYBABOARD MEMBER

MARY LAWRENCEBOARD MEMBER

MAGGIE MCINTOSHBOARD MEMBER

ALLISON BARTOBOARD MEMBER

JULIE POTTSBOARD MEMBER

JOHN SEROCKCHAIRMAN

JENN PASTER DETMERBOARD MEMBER

JACQUELINE SEGALBOARD MEMBER

GORDON PRINCEBOARD MEMBER

EVAN LEACHBOARD MEMBER

DAVID CHRISTOPHERBOARD MEMBER

CHRISTY ENOCHES COSGROVEBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1986
Location: 137 N HIGH ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3019
County: Chester
In care of: Laurie Ryan
Primary officer: Laurie Ryan, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@gwcc.org Phone(610) 696-4046

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MAULO & COMPANY LTD
NTEE classification: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C. (R99)
IRS tax category: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C.