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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5066370

METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · DECATUR, IL 62522

Financials

$135K$93K2024$137K$159K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$136,645$158,875-$22,230$44,181–$44,181
December 31, 2024990-EZ$134,529$93,483$41,046$66,411–$66,411
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$114,114
Membership dues
$22,531

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$59,396
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$83,230
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$42,287
Occupancy
$31,221
Printing, publications and postage
$2,137
Program services (functional)
$26,195

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$66,411
Total assets, end of year
$44,181
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$44,181
Cash, savings and investments
$44,181
Gross receipts
$136,645

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELVERTA WILKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR25$45,507
NACYLA MITCHELLEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT5$6,250
MILTON LEATH JRTECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR5$5,264
DENITA HENTZCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2$2,375
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELVERTA WILKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR10$19,325
DENITA HENTZCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER1$6,024
NACYLA MITCHELLEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT5$1,130

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1165 N UNIVERSITY AVE LOWER LEVEL, DECATUR, IL 62522-1400
In care of
% PATRICIA WEST
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1165 N UNIVERSITY AVE, DECATUR IL 62522
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Melverta Wilkins, 1880 W RAVINA PARK RD, DECATUR IL 62526
Signed the 990-EZ
MELVERTA WILKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(217) 520-7308

Mission

Improve business conditions for minorty businesses

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BLACK BUSINESS EXPO - Showcase local minority businnesses by inviting them to set up in Central Park to display and sell their products or services. 25 vendors and 450 customers participated in the event.
    Expenses $3,345
  • BLACK BUSINESS AWARDS - Minority businesses were recognized in 6 diiferent categories for their outstanding achievements and leadership. Speaker emphasized the importance of minority businesses and why minorities should support. 225 attended the even
    Expenses $8,550
  • MARTIN LUTHER KING GALA - Recognize the advancements made by African Americans and Black businesses in the Decatur community with a speaker to highlight the national and local economic climate along with the political and legislative impacts on our economy and livelihoods. 330 in attendance.
    Expenses $14,300

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5066370
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,181
Income (IRS master file)
$136,645

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$136,645$158,875$44,181XML
990-EZDecember 2024$134,529$93,483$66,411XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Melverta Wilkins
December 31, 2023≤ $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 47-5066370).

Questions about METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is the EIN of METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 47-5066370.
Is METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does METRO DECATUR BLACK 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 METRO DECATUR BLACK 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 METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990-N for 2023 names Melverta Wilkins.
Who are the officers and directors of METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,507 (MELVERTA WILKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does METRO DECATUR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $136,645, expenses of $158,875 and total assets of $44,181 at year end.

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