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Nonprofit · EIN 35-0512630

MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

Tax-exempt · MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

Financials

$388K$331K2023$386K$374K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$385,615$373,648$11,967$315,524$50,381$265,143
December 31, 2023990$387,771$330,890$56,881$301,008$47,832$253,176
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$378,821
Investment income
$6,794
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$61,538
Other salaries and wages
$100,172
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$212,111
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$4,601
Program services (functional)
$119,221
Management and general (functional)
$254,427

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$301,008
Total assets, end of year
$315,524
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,381
Net assets, end of year
$265,143
Land, buildings and equipment
$61,139
Gross receipts
$385,615
Employees
4
Volunteers
35
Year formed
1918
State of legal domicile
IN

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KURT GILLINSPRESIDENT
Officer
40$61,538
AARON BLACKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RAVEN JACKSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICHOLAS NEALMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM GIANNETTIPAST-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BLAKE APPLEGATETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANTHONY NOVAKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG WILKERSONCHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS PELLERINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEREMY ROSSIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE KRAUSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LORI TUBBSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JILL NYGRENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK ZEMROWSKIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDRA SMITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSE BALDWINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR BARBARA EASON-WATKINSEX-OFFICIO MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ACO SIKOSKIEX-OFFICIO MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHRYN EATONPRESIDENT
Officer
40$72,451
JOHN WALLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRENDA TEMPLETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
PAZ GARCIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BLAKE APPLEGATEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM GERTNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
GREG WILKERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTINA JACOBUCCIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM GIANNETTICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JULIE KRAUSEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI TUBBSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JILL NYGRENPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK ZEMROWSKIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES MCKEEVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDRA SMITHCHAIR ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JESSE BALDWINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR BARBARA EASON-WATKINSEX-OFFICIO MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ACO SIKOSKIEX-OFFICIO MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 E MICHIGAN BLVD, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-3270
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KURT GILLINS, 200 E MICHIGAN BLVD, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Signed the 990
KURT GILLINS, CHAMBER PRESIDENT
Phone
(219) 874-6221
Return prepared by
APPLEGATE & COMPANY PC CPAs

Mission

THE MICHIGAN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVES TO BE A RESOURCE TO ITS MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE MICHIGAN CITY AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHAMBER MAKES A COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS THE RESOURCES, PARTNERS, AND NETWORKS TO CONNECT, GROW AND THRIVE. WE WILL WORK TO PROVIDE VALUE FOR OUR MEMBERS THROUGH NEW PROGRAMMING, PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS ACHIEVEMENTS. WE ACHIEVE THIS GOAL THROUGH STRUCTURED COMMITTEES AND SPECIALIZED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES LIKE OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, MANUFACTURING FORUM AND SMALL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS. WE SUPPORT BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, AND ADVOCACY. WE PROMOTE MEMBERS BY UTILIZING OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OUR WEEKLY NEWS.
    Expenses $119,221
  • THE CHAMBER MAKES A COMMITMENT TO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENTS THAT WORK TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF MICHIGAN CITY, PROVIDE VALUE FOR OUR MEMBERS, AND SHOWCASE THE COMMUNITY IN A POSITIVE WAY IN ORDER TO ATTRACT BOTH TALENT AND VISITORS TO THE AREA. WE ACHIEVE THIS GOAL THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR CITY ADMINISTRATION, COUNTY OFFICIALS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN COMMITTEE WORK OUTSIDE OF THE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE INPUT ON COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND DEVELOPMENTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR MEMBERS.
  • THE CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF MAKE A COMMITMENT TO LEARN FROM CHAMBER INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO PUT IN PLACE PROCESSES, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER FOR IT TO BECOME THE PREMIER BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN THE MICHIGAN CITY AREA. WE WORK TOWARD THIS GOAL BY ALLOWING STAFF MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT BRING BACK NEW IDEAS AND PROGRAMMING FOR OUR ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERS. WE ALSO LOOK AT CONTINUALLY IMPROVING OUR OPERATIONS TO ENSURE WE ARE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE TO OUR MEMBERS.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-0512630
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$315,524
Income (IRS master file)
$385,615

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$385,615$373,648$315,524XML
990December 2023$387,771$330,890$301,008XML
990December 2022$341,531$318,586$270,189IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

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 35-0512630).

Questions about MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

What is the EIN of MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC is 35-0512630.
Is MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1945.
Are donations to MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KURT GILLINS.
Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,538 (KURT GILLINS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does MICHIGAN CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $385,615, expenses of $373,648 and total assets of $315,524 at year end.

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