Nonprofit · EIN 41-1378952
ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $414,306 | $472,344 | -$58,038 | $145,429 | $159,589 | -$14,160 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $412,626 | $519,211 | -$106,585 | $134,355 | $90,477 | $43,878 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $284,896 | $395,788 | -$110,892 | $181,741 | $31,278 | $150,463 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $252,896
- Program service revenue
- $152,784
- Investment income
- $9
- Net income from gaming
- $8,617
- Other revenue
- $8,617
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $241,821
- Other salaries and wages
- $131,837
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $146,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,698
- Occupancy
- $12,840
- Travel
- $1,361
- Program services (functional)
- $417,004
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,651
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,689
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $134,355
- Total assets, end of year
- $145,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $159,589
- Net assets, end of year
- -$14,160
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$14,160
- Gross receipts
- $414,529
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA KYLE | PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $274,026 | $29,079 |
| KATHLEEN LOHMAR EXEL | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $115,296 | $7,445 |
| JULIA JENSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT RYNDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PELLEGROM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARYN BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKI DONLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESE GALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB GLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KNUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA PRATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MADELINE RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT LADHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CHELSEA MALONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRANDON ORDWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| EMILY POST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA KYLE | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $218,216 | $23,126 |
| KATHLEEN LOHMAR EXEL | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $91,932 | $8,576 |
| JULIA JENSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT RYNDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARYN BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA COTTRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKI DONLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESE GALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB GLYNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KNUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE LUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA PRATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY POST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON ORDWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL REILING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MADELINE RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA KYLE | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $260,124 | $22,997 |
| KATHLEEN LOHMAR EXEL | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $90,720 | $4,669 |
| AMANDA KNUTSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT RYNDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BIEGANEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA COTTRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKI DONLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESE GALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA JENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARYN BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES LOCKWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY POST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA PRATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUCHI SAIRAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SIEVERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SWENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLE E WILKIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL REILING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 ROBERT ST N STE 150, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101-2001
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRENDA KYLE, 401 NORTH ROBERT STREET 150, ST PAUL, MN 55101
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA KYLE, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (612) 223-5000
- Website
- WWW.STPAULCHAMBER.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE SAINT PAUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IS THE FUND DEVELOPMENT ARM OF THE CHAMBER THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE CHAMBER TO MORE FULLY REALIZE ITS VISION. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO MAKE TARGETED INVESTMENTS TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT ENGAGED LEADERS WHO ENHANCE A VIBRANT EAST METRO BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- LEADERSHIP ST. PAUL (LSP): THE CHAMBER'S FLAGSHIP ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM IS CENTERED ON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP THAT PREPARES, CHALLENGES, AND ENGAGES EMERGING AND EXISTING LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN THE SAINT PAUL/EAST METRO REGION. THE CLASS HAS A MONTHLY PROGRAM DAY AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO COMPLETE IN GROUPS. AS PART OF THE LSP PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ALUMNI PROGRAMING WITH SIX OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE CULTIVATING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SAINT PAUL AND THE EAST METRO, AS WELL AS CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH NETWORKING YEARLY.Expenses $56,725 · revenue $114,350
- GENERAL PROGRAMS: SUPPORT OF EVENTS, MEETINGS, AND PUBLICATIONS THAT PROVIDE THE ADVANCEMENT OF CIVIC, SOCIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND ECONOMIC INTEREST OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL AND SURROUNDING EAST METRO AREAExpenses $360,279 · grants $241,821 · revenue $38,434
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1378952
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $145,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $414,529
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $414,306 | $472,344 | $145,429 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $412,626 | $519,211 | $134,355 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $284,896 | $395,788 | $181,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $553,351 | $898,167 | $402,273 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-1378952).
Questions about ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC is 41-1378952.
- Is ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ST PAUL 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 ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ST PAUL 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 December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRENDA KYLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $414,306, expenses of $472,344 and total assets of $145,429 at year end.
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