Nonprofit · EIN 82-3499924
SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SPENCER, IA 51301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $742,262 | $556,020 | $186,242 | $742,163 | $585 | $741,578 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $617,548 | $311,527 | $306,021 | $372,475 | $51,000 | $321,475 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $596,602
- of which government grants
- $308,100
- Program service revenue
- $136,715
- Investment income
- $1,922
- Other revenue
- $7,023
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $256,492
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $93,124
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $93,124
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $600
- Travel
- $8,968
- Program services (functional)
- $492,837
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $372,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $742,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $585
- Net assets, end of year
- $741,578
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $476,898
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $264,680
- Gross receipts
- $742,262
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIFFA JONES | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| RODNEY MEENDERING | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| ALISON SIMPSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TRACI GENSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| EVAN KOOKIER | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIFFA JONES | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| RODNEY MEENDERING | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| ALISON SIMPSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TRACI GENSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| EVAN KOOKIER | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1805 NORRIS PL, SPENCER, IA 51301-3451
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1805 NORRIS PLACE, SPENCER IA 51301
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERIFFA JONES, 1805 HIGHWAY BLVD, SPENCER, IA 51301
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- SHERIFFA JONES, 1805 NORRIS PLACE, SPENCER IA 51301
- Signed the 990
- SHERIFFA JONES, Executive Director
- Phone
- (712) 262-5680
- Return prepared by
- WINTHER STAVE & CO LLP
Mission
Support and fund community projects for civic, charitable, educational, and cultural groups. Help the Spencer community grow and do more activities. Provide services to the community without making money, like teaching and science projects. Help businesses in Spencer grow and succeed.
Program accomplishments
- FLOOD RELIEF-ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO RECOVER FROM FLOOD DAMAGE.Expenses $428,354 · revenue $1,680
- Ag Outlook- a gathering to share fellowship with city and farm. To present to city and farm the outlook of ag from leading Ag and Economic experts through a one day educational, agricultural seminar and trade show held in February.Expenses $20,497 · revenue $38,325
- COUNTY TOURISM-PROVIDING MARKETING TO CLAY COUNTYExpenses $11,505
- Golf Outing- A social event offering a fun activity for networking with other area business members.Expenses $7,605 · revenue $10,080
- RETAIL KICKSTART PROVIDES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES STARTING OR EXPANDING IN THE COMMUNITY ALONG WITH PARTICIPATION FROM LOCAL BANKSExpenses $5,000 · revenue $35,000
- Flagfest- Three day city celebration of Flag Day, parade, carnival, sports contests, and related activities to draw people to the community.Expenses $4,727 · revenue $16,915
- ANNUAL MEETINGExpenses $3,742 · revenue $1,795
- Community Development- Promoting Spencer outside of its city boundary by promoting our area to visitors and encouraging them to consider Spencer for their next convention or meeting destination as well as exploring the many attractions and cultural activities of Spencer and Clay County.Expenses $3,526 · revenue $12,715
- MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT-PROVIDE EVENTS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL BUSINESSES.Expenses $2,600 · revenue $320
- Bowling- A social event offering a fun activity for networking with other area business members.Expenses $2,352 · revenue $9,285
- CAREER FAIR - COMMUNITY EVENT TO NETWORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESSESExpenses $1,476 · revenue $2,550
- WORK BASED LEARNINGExpenses $800 · revenue $850
- Ag Breakfast- A social event offering a great meal to showcase local agricultural products to business owners.Expenses $312 · revenue $2,510
- EDUCATIONExpenses $302 · revenue $1,365
- Ag Take A Break- A program for farmers to stop and eat during harvest season when puting in the long hours.Expenses $21 · revenue $825
- AMBASSADORSExpenses $18 · revenue $2,500
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
- 82-3499924
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $742,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $742,262
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $742,262 | $556,020 | $742,163 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $617,548 | $311,527 | $372,475 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: SHERIFFA JONES | September 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: SHERIFFA JONES | September 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: SHERIFFA JONES | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: SHERIFFA JONES | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Rodney Meendering | September 30, 2019 | ≤ $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 82-3499924).
Questions about SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION is 82-3499924.
- Is SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION 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 SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION 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 SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHERIFFA JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPENCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $742,262, expenses of $556,020 and total assets of $742,163 at year end.
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