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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1563145

GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34236

Financials

$485K$826K2022$1.1M$1M2023$948K$936K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$947,901$936,358$11,543$1,099,260$40,542$1,058,718
September 30, 2024990$1,073,885$1,032,348$41,537$1,102,768$55,592$1,047,176
September 30, 2023990$484,842$825,886-$341,044$1,005,955$316$1,005,639
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$923,225
of which government grants
$100,000
Program service revenue
$9,145
Investment income
$15,531
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$454,448
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,351
Program services (functional)
$922,375
Management and general (functional)
$13,983

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,102,768
Total assets, end of year
$1,099,260
Total liabilities, end of year
$40,542
Net assets, end of year
$1,058,718
Net assets without donor restrictions
$364,565
Net assets with donor restrictions
$694,153
Gross receipts
$947,901
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
HEATHER KASTENPRESIDENT
Officer
0.25$0$253,692$29,942
DAN SIDLERVICE PRESIDE
Officer
40$0$119,728$5,986
JOE HEMBREEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
ROBERT LANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
DENNIS MURPHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
EMILY WALSHPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
TERI HANSENCHAIRMAN
Officer
0.25$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
HEATHER KASTENPRESIDENT
Officer
0.25$0$221,352$29,061
DAN SIDLERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0.25$0$111,508$5,297
EMILY WALSHCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
JOE HEMBREESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
ROB LANETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
DR CAROL PROBTSFELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
HEATHER KASTENPRESIDENT
Officer
0.25$0$191,563$27,727
DAN SIDLERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0.25$0$42,788$83
PAM TRUITTCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
ROBERT MESSICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
ROB LANETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0$0
JOHN CRANORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0
DR CAROL PROBTSFELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1945 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34236-4203
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
1945 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA FL 34236
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER KASTEN, 1945 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34236
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
KEVIN COOPER, 1945 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA FL 34236
Signed the 990
HEATHER KASTEN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(941) 955-8187
Return prepared by
HAMILTON & ASSOCIATES CPA LLC

Mission

TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, WORKFORCE, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN SARASOTA COUNTY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LEADERSHIP (THROUGH LEADERSHIP SARASOTA): TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT AND YOUTH THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
    Expenses $28,013
  • WORKFORCE (THROUGH CAREEREDGE): INTERNSHIPS, FAST TRACK TRAINING AND SOFT SKILL TRAINING.
    Expenses $609,483 · grants $303,753 · revenue $9,145
  • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INITIATIVE: DESIGNED TO ASSIST SMALL AND MINORITY- LED BUSINESSES IN NAVIGATING RESOURCES, INTERNSHIPS, AND ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEIR BUSINESSES GROW.
    Expenses $284,879 · grants $150,695

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1563145
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,099,260
Income (IRS master file)
$947,901

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$947,901$936,358$1,099,260IRS
990September 2024$1,073,885$1,032,348$1,102,768IRS
990September 2023$484,842$825,886$1,005,955XML
990September 2022$947,385$947,426$1,374,527IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: KEVIN COOPER
September 30, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1563145).

Questions about GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC is 26-1563145.
Is GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HEATHER KASTEN.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $947,901, expenses of $936,358 and total assets of $1,099,260 at year end.

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