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Schererville Chamber Of Commerce Inc

  • Schererville, IN
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1978
  • EIN: 35-1409624

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$62.6k (2023)

Expenses
$67.9k (2023)

Total Assets
$152k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$83.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$62,646
Expenses
$67,941
Net Income
-$5,295
Net Assets
$68,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $29,375
46.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,822
Total Liabilities $83,149
Net Assets $68,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Kelly (Executive Director) $35,168 $0
Cindy Jansky (Past President) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (President) $0 $0
Jeannine Quigley (Vice President) $0 $0
Robin Arvanitis (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mark Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Caleb Johnson (President Elect) $0 $0
Joe Burdick (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Board Member) $0 $0
Norma Gonzalez (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,283
Expenses
$60,751
Net Income
-$10,468
Net Assets
$73,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,050
2.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,868
57.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,580
Total Liabilities $81,612
Net Assets $73,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Kelly (Office Administrator) $27,180 $0
Cindy Jansky (President) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (President Elect) $0 $0
Bob Lesniewski (Vice President) $0 $0
Norma Gonzalez (Secretary) $0 $0
Lora Matuska (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mark Jonas (Past President) $0 $0
Eddie Morley (Board Member) $0 $0
Joe Burdick (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Board Member) $0 $0
Miranda Wilkening (Board Member) $0 $0
Robin Avanitis (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,760
Expenses
$60,998
Net Income
-$4,238
Net Assets
$84,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,467
34.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,666
Total Liabilities $85,230
Net Assets $84,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Kelly (Office Administrator) $23,369 $0
Mark Jonas (President) $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (President Elect) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Williams (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Dettlo (Treasurer) $0 $0
John Brackins (Past President) $0 $0
Lora Matuska (Board Member) $0 $0
Rob Lesniewski (Board Member) $0 $0
Caleb Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Borst (Board Member) $0 $0
Miranda Wilkening (Board Member) $0 $0
Janaice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Norma Gonzalez (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,290
Expenses
$52,174
Net Income
-$12,884
Net Assets
$88,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,280
51.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,088
Total Liabilities $83,414
Net Assets $88,674
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Kelly (Office Administrator) $16,541 $0
Joh Brackins (President) $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (President Elect) $0 $0
Lisa Williams (Vice President) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Dettlo (Treasurer) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (Past President) $0 $0
Rob Lesniewski (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Borst (Board Member) $0 $0
Caleb Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeanine Quigley (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 21, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,574
Expenses
$58,014
Net Income
-$6,440
Net Assets
$101,753
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,653
36.2%
Sales of Assets -$140
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $171,328
Total Liabilities $69,575
Net Assets $101,753
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Kelly (Office Administrator) $22,753 $0
Margie Schwartz (President) $0 $0
John Brackins (President Elect) $0 $0
Nancy Townsend (Vice President) $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Dettlo (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Past President) $0 $0
Dan Faloona (Board Member) $0 $0
Tyler Feree (Board Member) $0 $0
Caleb Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeanine Quigley (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 26, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,695
Expenses
$68,554
Net Income
$4,141
Net Assets
$108,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,650
6.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,305
38.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $183,841
Total Liabilities $75,648
Net Assets $108,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Kelly (Office Administrator) $24,000 $0
Randy Gootee (President) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (President Elect) $0 $0
Lisa Williams Elder (Vice President) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (Secretary) $0 $0
Rhonda Basham (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mary Watson (Past President) $0 $0
Paulette Young (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Dettlo (Board Member) $0 $0
Diana Bravo (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Huffman (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Krystal Quagliara (Board Member) $0 $0
Caleb Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Nancy Townsend (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,382
Expenses
$77,948
Net Income
$33,434
Net Assets
$104,052
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,750
12.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,890
1.7%
Net Fundraising $39,470
35.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,432
4.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,162
Total Liabilities $76,110
Net Assets $104,052
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Watson (President) $0 $0
Randy Gootee (Incoming President) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Williams Elder (Secretary) $0 $0
Sebastian Clark (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (Past President) $0 $0
Rhonda Basham (Board Member) $0 $0
John Brackins (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Diana Bravo (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Huffman (Board Member) $0 $0
Krystal Quagliara (Board Member) $0 $0
Margie Schwartz (Board Member) $0 $0
Janet Sienicki (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 7, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,515
Expenses
$78,905
Net Income
-$15,390
Net Assets
$70,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $22,304
35.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $763
1.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $149,249
Total Liabilities $78,631
Net Assets $70,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cindy Jansky (President) $0 $0
Mary Watson (Incoming President) $0 $0
Randy Gootee (Vice President) $0 $0
Sandy Knoll (Secretary) $0 $0
Diana Bravo (Treasurer) $0 $0
John Brackins (Past President) $0 $0
Melissa Garcia (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeannine Quigley (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Lisa Carpenter (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Board Member) $0 $0
Sebastian Clark (Board Member) $0 $0
Trish Yugo (Board Member) $0 $0
Lisa Williams Elder (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Huffman (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,490
Expenses
$62,067
Net Income
-$3,577
Net Assets
$85,911
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $18,821
32.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,159
Total Liabilities $1,248
Net Assets $85,911
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Brackins (President) $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (Incoming President) $0 $0
Amy Nikruto (Vice President) $0 $0
Jeannine Quigley (Secretary) $0 $0
Diana Bravo (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tommy Edwards (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Garcia (Board Member) $0 $0
Randy Gootee (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandy Knoll (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Watson (Board Member) $0 $0
Paulette Young (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,778
Expenses
$58,114
Net Income
$13,664
Net Assets
$89,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,750
5.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,926
13.8%
Net Fundraising $15,679
21.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,284
Total Liabilities $796
Net Assets $89,488
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Brackins (President) $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (Incoming President) $0 $0
Amy Nikruto (Vice President) $0 $0
Jeannine Quigley (Secretary) $0 $0
Diana Bravo (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tommy Edwards (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Garcia (Board Member) $0 $0
Randy Gootee (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Jonas (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandy Knoll (Board Member) $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Watson (Board Member) $0 $0
Paulette Young (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$67,938
Expenses
$52,175
Net Income
$15,763
Net Assets
$75,824
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,565
49.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,753
15.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,620
34.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,416
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,362
Total Liabilities $538
Net Assets $75,824
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brackins (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Nikruto (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Jansky (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeannine Quigley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Trish Yugo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Boswell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Bravo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tommy Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Gootee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Huffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janice Malinowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Sink (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynnette Yepsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paulette Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,179
Expenses
$67,733
Net Income
-$1,554
Net Assets
$60,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,369
56.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,086
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,724
37.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,749
46.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,972
Total Liabilities $1,703
Net Assets $60,269

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,624
Expenses
$68,784
Net Income
$2,840
Net Assets
$61,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,444
57.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $90
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,090
42.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,619
47.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,939
Total Liabilities $1,117
Net Assets $61,822

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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