NonprofitsWhittier-Area Chamber Of Commerce

Whittier-Area Chamber Of Commerce

WHITTIER, CA

Total revenue

$688K

Total expenses

$764K

Net assets

$600K

Grants received

$26K

4 grants

EIN

951371380

Tax year

2023

Mission

The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC), a California non-profit corporation, was formed in 1914 to serve the business community of the greater Whittier area through ongoing business leadership and development. The WACC works to uphold its mission and support its members by providing quality networking events, marketing opportunities, legislative advocacy and business information through seminars.

Programs

2 programs

Hathaway Golf Classic - The Chamber held its annual Hathaway Golf Classic in September 2023 which included a virtual and a silent auction. Through sponsorships and donations, the Chamber was able to raise money to fund continuing programs and services for its members.

Expenses: $46K

Other programs - Annual Meeting & Installation - the Chamber held its Annual Meeting & Board Installation event in April 2023 to thank our volunteers and introduce the new Chair of the Whittier Chamber Board. State of the City - June 2023 the Chamber held its annual State of the City event highlighting the economic development program and activities of the City of Whittier. Business Economic Outlook - July 2023 the Chamber held its Business Economic Outlook forum to help business leaders prepare for the coming year.State of the Nation - August 2023 the Chamber partnered with several local Chambers to hold the State of the Nation event featuring Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.Silver Shield - February 2024 the Chamber's Annual Silver Shield event was held to honor our Whittier Police officers.

Expenses: $93K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$532K
Program service revenue$103K
Investment income$11K
Other revenue$42K
Total revenue$688K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$379K
Fundraising
Other expenses$385K
Total expenses$764K
Total assets$767K
Net assets$600K

People

23 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Carol B Crosby

Pres&CEO/Cnslt(trans 7/23)

Board

$97K

40 hrs/wk

Nicole Shahenian

Pres&CEO(start 7/23)

Board

$37K

40 hrs/wk

Shannon Gimbel-Hammer

VP Special Events

Board

1 hrs/wk

Gregg Durkee

Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Nate Ploog

VP Finance

Board

1 hrs/wk

RD McDonnell

VP Business Information

Board

1 hrs/wk

John Bogdanov

Ambassador Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Celia Alvarez

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Liz Apodaca

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Julia Emerson

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Clarissa Estrada

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kwan Lee

President

Board

1 hrs/wk

Paul Hernandez

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kevin Koga

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Bruce Lazenby

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Gina-Marie Lopez

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Jere McDonald Jr

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Constanza Pachon

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Monica Peters

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Merita Rama

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Curt Skotnicki

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Linda Garrido

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Susan Ayala

VP Community Affairs

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 4 of 4

FromAmountPurposeYear
$8K
PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND CIVIC WELFARE OF WHITTIER BY OFFERING OUR MEMBERS SUPERIOR BUSINESS WORKING EVENTS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MARKETING ASSISTANCE, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.
2024
$8K
PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND CIVIC WELFARE OF WHITTIER BY OFFERING OUR MEMBERS SUPERIOR BUSINESS WORKING EVENTS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MARKETING ASSISTANCE, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.
2023
$6K
PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND CIVIC WELFARE OF WHITTIER BY OFFERING OUR MEMBERS SUPERIOR BUSINESS WORKING EVENTS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MARKETING ASSISTANCE, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.
2022
$5K
PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND CIVIC WELFARE OF WHITTIER BY OFFERING OUR MEMBERS SUPERIOR BUSINESS WORKING EVENTS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MARKETING ASSISTANCE, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.
2020

Funded by

$26K from 1 funder · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Credit Union Of Southern California

$26K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN951371380
Subsection06
Ruling date1963-08
Formed1914
Employees7
Volunteers20
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