LAWTON FORT SILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LAWTON FORT SILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EIN 73-0322015 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)

What they do

THE CHAMBER is INCORPORATED and ORGANIZED to PROMOTE and ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RECREATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, and PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES of THE PEOPLE of THE LAWTON FORT SILL COMMUNITY. THEIR OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: COLLECTING and COMPILING INFORMATION of VALUE to THE GROWTH and WELFARE of THE FT SILL AREA; ENCOURAGING and AIDING THE DEVELOPMENT of EXISTING BUSINESS and INDUSTRY, and ESTABLISHING VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; and AFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN LAWTON and FT SILL WHILST FUTHERING THE INTERESTS of THE AREA.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.70 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 leaders27 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

79.67%of revenue went to mission work83.7% of expenses · Program services

$95.17spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

15.50%of revenue went to management and office costs16.3% of expenses

$1.72in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

69.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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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$1,700,385

Mission workProgram services$1,354,77879.67% of revenue83.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$263,50615.50% of revenue16.3% of expenses

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

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$82,1014.83% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,618,28495.17% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

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

2024CurrentExpense mix: 83.7% mission · 16.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.17% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.1% mission · 16.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.35% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 82.9% mission · 17.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.80% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 81.1% mission · 18.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 75.94% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 81.4% mission · 18.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.99% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 82.6% mission · 17.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.35% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 83.3% mission · 16.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.47% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 16.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.99% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,700,385

Expenses$1,618,284

Annual surplus $82,101 Revenue was higher than expenses 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.

Mission work (program services)$1,354,778 · 83.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$263,506 · 16.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,700,385

Expenses$1,618,284

Assets$2,791,059

Income$1,700,385

Contributions$1,188,826

Mission work (program services)$1,354,778

Management and general$263,506

Stocks and bonds$75,586

Accounting fees$77,168

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

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERYPRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $120,108

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 (27)

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERYPRESIDENT

KIM THOMASBOARD MEMBER

WILL MILLERBOARD MEMBER

WARREN WINNSBOARD MEMBER

VINCENT SAYLORCHAIRMAN

TRENT DOCKSTETTERBOARD MEMBER

SPENCER BROWNBOARD MEMBER

RUSTY TAYLORSECRETARY/TR

RANDY MCINTIREBOARD MEMBER

MONTE BROWNBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL TOWEINCOMING CHA

MICHAEL LOEHRBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL HIXSONBOARD MEMBER

MATTHEW TRANQUILLPRESIDENT/CE

MARY DANIELSBOARD MEMBER

ANGELA SPRADLINBOARD MEMBER

JUSTIN DIPPERYBOARD MEMBER

JANIE BILLINGSLEYVICE CHAIR M

FRANK WALKERBOARD MEMBER

DAVID MADIGAN IIIBOARD MEMBER

BRIDGET RANDLEVICE CHAIR I

BRANDI THOMASVICE.CHAIR-T

BERNITA TAYLORVICE CHAIR C

BENNE BREWERBOARD MEMBER

BECK HOLLANDBOARD MEMBER

AUSTIN RABONIMMEDIATE PA

AUBREE WALTONBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1971
Location: 302 W GORE BLVD, LAWTON, OK 73501-3709
County: Comanche
In care of: MATTHEW TRANQUILL
Primary officer: MATTHEW TRANQUILL, PRESIDENT/CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@lawtonfortsillchamber.com Phone(580) 355-3541

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HATCH CROKE & ASSOCIATES PC
NTEE classification: Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
IRS tax category: Professional Athletic Leagues