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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0160860

GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · MADISON, SD 57042

Financials

$407K$406K2023$418K$425K2024$445K$446K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$444,794$445,822-$1,028$86,485$40,879$45,606
December 31, 2024990$418,044$424,681-$6,637$80,826$34,076$46,750
December 31, 2023990$406,991$406,049$942$71,990$18,679$53,311
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$108,998
of which government grants
$108,148
Program service revenue
$314,100
Investment income
$1,230
Net income from fundraising events
$6,575
Net income from sales of inventory
$13,891
Other revenue
$20,466

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,800
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$96,985
Other salaries and wages
$81,484
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$202,540
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,393
Occupancy
$7,496
Travel
$25,928
Program services (functional)
$260,293
Management and general (functional)
$185,529

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$80,826
Total assets, end of year
$86,485
Total liabilities, end of year
$40,879
Net assets, end of year
$45,606
Net assets without donor restrictions
$45,606
Gross receipts
$464,169
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1930
State of legal domicile
SD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC HORTNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$96,985
TYLER BACKUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAVANNAH OLINGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETH BERNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TRAVIS OLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA PALMQUISTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RANDY MOREHOUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TYLER RUHDSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOM NIELSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE LETSCHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR BLOOMVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC HORTNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$95,683
SARAH CRONINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAVANNAH OLINGERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETH BERNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TRAVIS OLSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MELISSA PALMQUISTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RANDY MOREHOUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TYLER RUHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEB ROACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE LETSCHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAYLOR BLOOMSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIC HORTNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$89,695$5,382
SARAH CRONINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SAVANNAH OLINGERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BETH BERNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRAVIS OLSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MELISSA PALMQUISTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RANDY MOREHOUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TYLER RUHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEB ROACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE LETSCHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAYLOR BLOOMSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
315 S EGAN AVEUNE, MADISON, SD 57042-0000
In care of
% COMMERCE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ERIC HORTNESS, 315 S EGAN AVENUE, MADISON, SD 57042
Signed the 990
ERIC HORTNESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(605) 256-2454
Return prepared by
KATIE J NELSON

Mission

TO PROMOTE MEMBERS, THE COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESULTING IN A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MADISON, SD AREA

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE EVENT COMMITTEE IS TO INCREASE INTERACTION BETWEEN MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE A GENUINE CAMARADERIE AMONG THE CITIZENS OF LAKE COUNTY. THE LARGEST EVENT IN 2025 WAS AN EVENT CALLED DOWNTOWN IN MADTOWN, WHICH IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES THAT INCLUDES KIDS ACTIVITIES AND FOOD BOOTHS FROM APPROXIMATELY 15 MADISON VENDORS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE EVENT IS TO GET PEOPLE INTO DOWNTOWN MADISON. THE EVENT AVERAGED ABOUT 2500 PEOPLE IN EACH OF THE SIX WEEKS IT WAS HELD.
    Expenses $59,167 · grants $2,000 · revenue $68,000
  • THE AG COMMITTEE IS A PROGRAM TASKED WITH SUPPORTING LOCAL AGRICULTURE, ALONG WITH PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON AGRICULTURAL TOPICS. EVENTS HOSTED BY THIS COMMITTEE INClUDE A HARVEST APPRECIATION EVENT, AGRICULTURE TOURS, AND AG IN THE CLASSROOM. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE LOCAL FFA CHAPTERS.
    Expenses $10,785 · revenue $15,775
  • LEADERSHIP MADISON IS A 12 SESSION PROGRAM THAT HELPS TO GROW FUTURE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. SESSIONS INVOLVE PERSONALITY TESTS, LOCAL BUSINESS TOURS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, A TRIP TO THE STATES CAPITOL, A BOOK STUDY, AND CULMINATES WITH THE PARTICIPANTS PLANNING AND EXECUTING AN EVENT IN MADISON CALLED, MADISONS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN RUNNING SINCE 2002 AND HAS OVER 400 GRADUATES.
    Expenses $5,673 · revenue $12,700

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-0160860
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$86,485
Income (IRS master file)
$464,169

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$444,794$445,822$86,485XML
990December 2024$418,044$424,681$80,826XML
990December 2023$406,991$406,049$71,990XML
990December 2022$385,406$392,186$68,231IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 46-0160860).

Questions about GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is the EIN of GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 46-0160860.
Is GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1986.
Are donations to GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIC HORTNESS.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,985 (ERIC HORTNESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GREATER MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $444,794, expenses of $445,822 and total assets of $86,485 at year end.

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