Nonprofit · EIN 59-0833568
THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
Tax-exempt · SEBASTIAN, FL 32958
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $505,923 | $489,706 | $16,217 | $391,718 | $2,068 | $389,650 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $484,860 | $468,148 | $16,712 | $383,475 | $10,042 | $373,433 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $391,425 | $371,997 | $19,428 | $360,783 | $4,062 | $356,721 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $363,150
- of which government grants
- $246,285
- Membership dues
- $116,865
- Program service revenue
- $70,674
- Investment income
- $3,316
- Net income from fundraising events
- $68,783
- Other revenue
- $68,783
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $48,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $181,276
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $287,006
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,890
- Accounting fees
- $23,991
- Travel
- $5,028
- Depreciation
- $5,681
- Program services (functional)
- $288,438
- Management and general (functional)
- $195,587
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $383,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $391,718
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,068
- Net assets, end of year
- $389,650
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $119,847
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $389,650
- Gross unrelated business income
- $70,674
- Gross receipts
- $527,883
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1958
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Thibault | Former CEO Officer | 40 | $48,750 |
| Captain Scott Cox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kirk Funnell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robin Raiff | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nichole Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Gray | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lori McCormick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Natale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicki Maslin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Britney Melchiori | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Gingras | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dani Pulido | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jurgen Schwanitz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Thibault | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $63,000 |
| Bob Morgan | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Captain Scott Cox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kirk Funnell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin Raiff | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nichole Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Gray | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Langworthy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Natale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicki Maslin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Gingras | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Moltz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dani Pulido | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jurgen Schwanitz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Thibault | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
| Bob Morgan | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dawn Biehl | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Mechling | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin Raiff | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nichole Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Gray | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Langworthy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Natale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Perez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Derek Gerry | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Gingras | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Moltz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dani Pulido | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jurgen Schwanitz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL 32958-4199
- Signed the 990
- Britney Melchiori, President & CEO
- Phone
- (772) 589-5969
- Website
- www.sebastianchamber.com
- Return prepared by
- DIVINE BLALOCK MARTIN & SELLARI LLC
Mission
The Organization was incorporated in February, 1958, and it was established to promote the civic, economic, and social welfare of the people in the Sebastian River Area; primarily, Business/Community development.
Program accomplishments
- Tourism Development - The Chamber attracts visitors by maintaining a modern tourism information center and a dynamic interactive website, and through social media, print advertising, direct mail, promotional brochures and frequent travel/trade shows and visitors related festivals and events.Expenses $246,285 · revenue $246,285
- Business Development - The Chamber promotes business growth by nurturing new businesses and by helping new residents become acquainted with the community.Expenses $42,153 · revenue $281,598
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-0833568
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $391,718
- Income (IRS master file)
- $527,883
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $505,923 | $489,706 | $391,718 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $484,860 | $468,148 | $383,475 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $391,425 | $371,997 | $360,783 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $340,378 | $294,678 | $345,867 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 59-0833568).
Questions about THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
- What is the EIN of THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC is 59-0833568.
- Is THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1991.
- Are donations to THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does THE SEBASTIAN RIVER 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 THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 THE SEBASTIAN RIVER 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 September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,750 (Cheryl Thibault, Former CEO).
- How much revenue does THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $505,923, expenses of $489,706 and total assets of $391,718 at year end.
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