2026-02-17T17:19:51-06:00 2025-03-31 954557617 Harrington Group CPAs LLP 2698 Mataro Street Pasadena CA 91107 990 2024-04-01 951371380 Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce WHIT 5626989554 8158 Painter Avenue Whittier CA 90602 Curt Skotnicki Chair 5626989554 2026-02-17 1 1 Jason K Stelling EA P02456446 6264036801 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Curt Skotnicki 8158 Painter Avenue Whittier CA 90602 828127 0 X www.whittierchamber.com X 1914 CA The mission of the WACC is to Connect, Convene, and Champion a thriving business community in the greater Whittier area. 18 18 5 34 0 0 532109 546433 102967 81761 11332 2567 41656 32989 688064 663750 0 0 0 0 379357 350160 0 0 0 385014 404029 764371 754189 -76307 -90439 767322 675957 167122 130076 600200 545881 X The mission of the WACC is to Connect, Convene, and Champion a thriving business community in the greater Whittier area. 0 0 30875 81761 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. 45159 Hathaway Golf Classic - The Chamber held its annual Hathaway Golf Classic in September 2024 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. 88343 Other programs - Annual Meeting & Installation - the Chamber held its Annual Meeting & Board Installation event in April 2024 to thank our volunteers and introduce the new Chair of the Whittier Chamber Board. State of the City - September 2024 the Chamber held its annual State of the City event highlighting the economic development program and activities of the City of Whittier. Business Economic Outlook - October 2024 the Chamber held its Business Economic Outlook forum to help business leaders prepare for the coming year.State of the Nation - August 2024 the Chamber partnered with several local Chambers to hold the State of the Nation event featuring Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.Silver Shield - February 2025 the Chamber's Annual Silver Shield event was held to honor our Whittier Police officers. 164377 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 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X Shannon Hammer Interim CEO 5626989554 8158 Painter Avenue Whittier CA 90602 Shannon Gimbel-Hammer VP Sp. Evt. to Int. CEO (trans 8/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Curt Skotnicki Board Member to Chair (trans 8/24) 1.00 X 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 John Bogdanov Ambassador Chair 1.00 X 0 0 0 Celia Alvarez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Liz Apodaca Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julia Emerson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Clarissa Estrada Board Member (end 1/25) 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 Kwan Lee Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gina-Marie Lopez Board Member (end 7/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Antoinette Lou Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jere McDonald Jr Board Member (end 9/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Constanza Pachon Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Patterson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Meri Rama Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Seril Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Shahenian President & CEO (end 8/24) 40.00 X 84900 0 6022 84900 0 6022 0 0 0 0 0 335655 130778 80000 546433 Advertising 513190 46522 46522 Business Focus 513190 35239 35239 81761 2567 2567 164377 130778 164377 0 Miscellaneous income 900099 32989 32989 32989 663750 81761 0 35556 X 98634 195571 6491 25881 23583 13116 11600 77924 7583 47361 11926 10846 5540 8240 Membership expense 102579 Business focus 44125 Magazine expense 30875 Miscellaneous 25270 7044 754189 67752 80082 282044 98217 84214 14633 15872 305487 212784 3743 92703 272893 403086 28040 0 767322 675957 59907 38530 107215 91546 167122 130076 X 600200 545881 600200 545881 767322 675957 -90439 19703 16417 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 158285 158285 0 147202 54499 92703 92703 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 94165 49006 45159 45159 Silver Shield 98290 28651 69639 69639 7 102700 53121 49579 49579 295155 130778 164377 164377 164377 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce has over 500 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 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 15a Compensation Determination Statement: i. 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. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other professional fees 77,924.