2024-02-07T19:08:26-06:00 2023-03-31 954557617 Harrington Group CPAs LLP 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena CA 91107 990 2022-04-01 951371380 Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce WHIT 5626989554 8158 Painter Avenue Whittier CA 90602 Kwan Lee Board President 5626989554 2024-02-07 1 Kwan Lee 999009999 0 Oswaldo D Torres CPA P02465082 6264036801 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Kwan Lee 8158 Painter Avenue Whittier CA 90602 933862 0 X www.whittierchamber.com X 1914 CA The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC), a California non-profit corporation, was formed in 1914 to serve the business community of the greater Whittier area through ongoing business leadership and development. The WACC works to uphold its mission and support its members by providing quality networking events, marketing opportunities, legislative advocacy and business information through seminars. 21 21 7 40 0 0 498621 595529 96699 112203 86 4834 8793 50823 604199 763389 0 0 0 0 276863 359558 0 0 0 218334 285912 495197 645470 109002 117919 683741 792771 148594 155652 535147 637119 X The mission of the WACC is to promote and develop the cultural and civic welfare of Whittier by offering its members superior business networking events, business development, educational opportunities, marketing assistance and legislative advocacy. 0 0 34024 112203 Community Resource Magazine - Published twice per year and delivered to Whittier businesses and residents. The magazine contains important and interesting Whittier information, a map of the city, and a directory of Chamber members. Advertising spaces are sold to cover the costs associated with printing and delivering the publications. 44902 Hathaway Golf Classic - The Chamber held its annual Hathaway Golf Classic in September 2022 which included a virtual and a silent auction. Through sponsorships and donations, the Chamber was able to raise money to fund continuing programs and services for its members. 15917 Business Expo - In March 2023 the Chamber held its annual Business Expo to highlight the diverse businesses serving the greater Whittier area community. 83051 Other programs - In April of 2022 the Chamber held its Annual Meeting & Board Installation event. In May of 2022 the Chamber held its annual State of the City event highlighting the economic development program and activities of the City of Whittier. The Chamber held its Business Economic Outlook forum in July 2022 to help business leaders prepare for the coming year.In August of 2022 the Chamber partnered with several local Chambers to hold the State of the Nation event featuring Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.The Chamber's Annual Silver Shield event was held in February 2023 to honor our Whittier Police officers. 83051 177894 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X Nicole Shahenian CEO 5626989554 8158 Painter Avenue Whittier CA 90602 Sandra Hahn Board President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kwan Lee President Elect 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Ayala VP Community Affairs 1.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Bradt VP Networking & Marketing 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Hammer VP Special Events 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gregg Durkee VP of Administration 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nate Ploog VP Finance 1.00 X 0 0 0 RD McDonnell VP Business Information 1.00 X 0 0 0 Celia Alvarez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Trese Childs Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julia Emerson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Garrido Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Hernandez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Koga Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bruce Lazenby Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gina-Marie Lopez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daniela Ojeda Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Monica Peters Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Laurie Perschbacher Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Merita Rama Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Curt Skotnicki Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carol B Crosby President & CEO 40.00 X 105592 0 12399 105592 0 12399 1 0 0 0 0 357445 126899 111185 595529 Advertising 513190 58758 58758 Business Focus 513190 53445 53445 112203 4834 4834 170473 126899 170473 0 Miscellaneous income 900099 50823 50823 50823 763389 112203 0 55657 120978 189555 5011 18398 25616 3500 19929 8611 43826 15272 5306 5124 8669 Membership expense 69295 Business focus 54207 Magazine expense 34024 Miscellaneous 9741 8408 645470 130054 209740 478375 465864 55193 89814 13826 16572 218609 207828 6293 10781 683741 792771 60360 68958 88234 86694 148594 155652 X 535147 637119 535147 637119 683741 792771 117919 -15947 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 158285 158285 0 60324 49543 10781 10781 X Part X, Line 2: WACC is exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701e. Generally accepted accounting principles provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an organization in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by WACC in their federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. WACC's returns for are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. Hathaway Golf 99082 54180 44902 44902 Business Expo 30483 14566 15917 15917 8 167807 58153 109654 109654 297372 126899 170473 170473 170473 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce has over 600 business members who pay an annual membership fee. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a New Board members are nominated by volunteer members of the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. After the Board approves the nominees, the general membership has the opportunity to comment before the final Board vote. None of the Board members are paid or compensated. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Nominations to the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Committee and presented at a meeting of the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Policy reviewed at the annual Planning Conference. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 For the President & CEO - Annual review prior to contract negotiations. For other Officers and Key Employees - All Chamber employees receive an annual review by the President & CEO and members of the Personnel Committee. Compensation is determined by reviewing data collected by the Cal Chamber. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Copies of the by-laws and budget are available at the Chamber office. Financial statements are printed and distributed monthly to the Board of Directors.