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Bemidji Area Chamber Of Commerce

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
$288k (2023)

Expenses
$334k (2023)

Total Assets
$112k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$10.1k (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 Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$288,398
Expenses
$334,274
Net Income
-$45,876
Net Assets
$102,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,307
60.8%
Program Services $47,970
16.6%
Investment Income $1,621
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $63,500
22.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,064
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,204
Total Liabilities $10,124
Net Assets $102,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Bentfield (Officer At L) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Haugen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kev Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mcniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carissa Menefee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Mustful (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Olson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Sande (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Svingen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Anderson (Finance Dire) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Pogue (Officer At L) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Winkler (Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,995
Expenses
$257,756
Net Income
-$761
Net Assets
$147,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,578
64.8%
Program Services $46,206
18.0%
Investment Income $338
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $43,873
17.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $117,111
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,041
Total Liabilities $10,085
Net Assets $147,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Bentfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Harding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kev Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kay Mack (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carissa Menefee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leon Merck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Sande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Stitsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Svingen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Anderson (Finance Dire) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Pogue (Officer At L) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Winkler (Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,961
Expenses
$183,326
Net Income
$143,635
Net Assets
$148,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $224,811
68.8%
Program Services $48,025
14.7%
Investment Income $233
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53,892
16.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,581
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,314
Total Liabilities $5,596
Net Assets $148,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jordan Anderson (Finance Dire) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Bentfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Harding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kev Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carissa Menefee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caralee Nowak (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Brad Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Pogue (Officer At L) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Sande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Stitsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Svingen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Todavich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Winkler (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,835
Expenses
$234,502
Net Income
$48,333
Net Assets
$5,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,437
71.6%
Program Services $30,805
10.9%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,280
1.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $46,304
16.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,770
38.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,854
Total Liabilities $40,771
Net Assets $5,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jordan Anderson (Finance Dire) $0 $0 $0
Chad Harding (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kev Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Knott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caralee Nowak (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Pogue (Finance Dire) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mychal Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Svingen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Todavich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly La Venture (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,650
Expenses
$210,781
Net Income
-$3,131
Net Assets
-$43,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,754
89.0%
Program Services $22,781
11.0%
Investment Income $115
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,631
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,716
26.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,714
Total Liabilities $99,964
Net Assets -$43,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Vacek (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Wangberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caralee Nowak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mychael Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Todavich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Rupp (Financial Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Laventure (Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Svingen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Knott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Pogue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Pfaff (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,802
Expenses
$231,069
Net Income
-$7,267
Net Assets
-$40,090
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,942
89.8%
Program Services $22,788
10.2%
Investment Income $72
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,085
25.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,637
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,027
Total Liabilities $63,117
Net Assets -$40,090
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Vacek (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Betsie Curb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kloha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Falk (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Wangberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caralee Nowak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mychael Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Todavich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Rupp (Financial Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Laventure (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Svingen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Pfaff (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,351
Expenses
$211,178
Net Income
-$12,827
Net Assets
-$33,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,738
98.2%
Program Services $3,547
1.8%
Investment Income $66
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,607
24.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,386
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,433
Total Liabilities $122,508
Net Assets -$33,075
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Paris (President) $51,358 $0 $0
Chris Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsie Curb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Welle (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kloha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Winkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Falk (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Wangberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caralee Nowak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mychael Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Todavich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Rupp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Laventure (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$185,268
Expenses
$194,202
Net Income
-$8,934
Net Assets
-$21,243
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,776
96.0%
Program Services $7,490
4.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,025
25.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,599
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,969
Total Liabilities $126,212
Net Assets -$21,243
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Paris (President) $50,025 $0 $0
Chris Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsie Curb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Griggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Welle (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kloha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Winkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Falk (Financial Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Wangberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caralee Nowak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mychael Stittsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Todavich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Turn (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,304
Expenses
$194,373
Net Income
$6,931
Net Assets
-$12,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,844
87.8%
Program Services $24,411
12.1%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,175
24.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,852
38.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,779
Total Liabilities $124,088
Net Assets -$12,309
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kirk Malkowski (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Oakes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsie Curb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Griggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Welle (Financial Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hildebrant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kloha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Walters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Falk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Wangberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Paris (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Turn (Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,026
Expenses
$213,190
Net Income
-$8,164
Net Assets
-$19,239
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,758
96.9%
Program Services $6,242
3.0%
Investment Income $26
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,370
20.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,862
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,626
Total Liabilities $105,865
Net Assets -$19,239
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Paris (President) $49,862 $0 $0
Kirk Malkowski (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Warren Larson (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Palmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Oakes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsie Curb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Griggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Welle (Financial Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hildebrant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Kloha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Walters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Turn (Incoming Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$203,181
Expenses
$199,515
Net Income
$3,666
Net Assets
-$12,545
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,677
84.5%
Program Services $31,481
15.5%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,808
23.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,022
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,987
Total Liabilities $121,532
Net Assets -$12,545

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,288
Expenses
$222,390
Net Income
$10,898
Net Assets
-$13,920
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,919
75.4%
Program Services $55,695
23.9%
Investment Income $390
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,284
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,753
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,663
38.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,629
Total Liabilities $131,549
Net Assets -$13,920

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,739
Expenses
$206,149
Net Income
$4,590
Net Assets
-$25,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,505
81.9%
Program Services $36,538
17.3%
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,636
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,430
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,933
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,961
Total Liabilities $131,791
Net Assets -$25,830

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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