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Creston Chamber Of Commerce

  • Creston, IA
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1974
  • EIN: 42-0201705

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
$127k (2023)

Expenses
$109k (2023)

Total Assets
$56.6k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.07k (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
$127,007
Expenses
$108,859
Net Income
$18,148
Net Assets
$55,564
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,758
14.0%
Program Services $85,335
67.2%
Investment Income $162
0.1%
Net Fundraising $19,077
15.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,675
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,635
Total Liabilities $1,071
Net Assets $55,564
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $47,395 $0
Darin Goins (President) $0 $0
Bruce Pearson (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Danna Buls (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Karen Berry (Past Preside) $0 $0
Susan Mc Nichols (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Steffenhagen (Director) $0 $0
Caitlyn Maitlen (Director) $0 $0
Tim Stebbins (Director) $0 $0
Josh Thompson (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Duncan (Director) $0 $0
Brian Davis (Director) $0 $0
John Gravlin (Director) $0 $0
Tori Hanson (Director) $0 $0
Sandy Harris (Director) $0 $0
Austin Smith (Director) $0 $0
Michelle Crill (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Downing (Director) $0 $0
Drey Lybarger (Director) $0 $0
Gabriela Tercero (Director) $0 $0
Kyle Shaffer (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 31, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,607
Expenses
$122,714
Net Income
-$36,107
Net Assets
$37,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,651
40.0%
Program Services $50,022
57.8%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Net Fundraising -$2,778
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,681
5.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,454
Total Liabilities $2,038
Net Assets $37,416
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $47,520 $0
Karen Berry (President) $0 $0
Darin Goins (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Bruce Pearson (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chris Lane (Past Preside) $0 $0
Amy Perkins (Director) $0 $0
Susan Mc Nichols (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Steffenhagen (Director) $0 $0
Caitlyn Maitlen (Director) $0 $0
Tim Stebbins (Director) $0 $0
Josh Thompson (Director) $0 $0
Kayla Hoffman (Director) $0 $0
Dan King (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Mcclellan (Director) $0 $0
Danna Buls (Director) $0 $0
Tori Hanson (Director) $0 $0
Loretta Narvey (Director) $0 $0
Austin Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 30, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,127
Expenses
$123,198
Net Income
-$19,071
Net Assets
$73,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,505
15.9%
Program Services $65,547
62.9%
Investment Income $89
0.1%
Net Fundraising $2,686
2.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,300
18.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,630
Total Liabilities $2,107
Net Assets $73,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $47,520 $0
Chris Lane (President) $0 $0
Karen Berry (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Darin Goins (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth Green (Past Preside) $0 $0
Amy Perkins (Director) $0 $0
Susan Mc Nichols (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Steffenhagen (Director) $0 $0
Caitlyn Maitlen (Director) $0 $0
Tim Stebbins (Director) $0 $0
Kyle Huck (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Pearson (Director) $0 $0
Ausitn Smith (Director) $0 $0
Tyra Stull (Director) $0 $0
Bradley Herron (Director) $0 $0
Kayla Hoffman (Director) $0 $0
Dan King (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Mcclellan (Director) $0 $0
Bobby Wintermute (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,170
Expenses
$110,035
Net Income
$27,135
Net Assets
$92,594
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,452
36.8%
Program Services $55,588
40.5%
Investment Income $138
0.1%
Net Fundraising $12,118
8.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,874
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,845
Total Liabilities $2,251
Net Assets $92,594
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $47,520 $0
Chris Lane (President) $0 $0
Karen Berry (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth Green (Past Preside) $0 $0
Amy Perkins (Director) $0 $0
Julie Lanning (Director) $0 $0
Paul Lorenz (Director) $0 $0
Callie Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Caitlyn Maitlen (Director) $0 $0
Juliann Sinn (Director) $0 $0
Kyle Huck (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Pearson (Director) $0 $0
Ausitn Smith (Director) $0 $0
Tyra Stull (Director) $0 $0
Kate Magill (Director) $0 $0
Kayla Hoffman (Director) $0 $0
Dan King (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Mcclellan (Director) $0 $0
Darin Goins (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 7, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,851
Expenses
$125,926
Net Income
-$5,075
Net Assets
$65,459
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,150
18.3%
Program Services $70,954
58.7%
Investment Income $174
0.1%
Net Fundraising $4,004
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,569
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,548
Total Liabilities $2,089
Net Assets $65,459
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elizabeth Green (President) $0 $0
Chris Lane (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Chris Gordy (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Darin Schlapia (Past Preside) $0 $0
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $0 $0
Amy Perkins (Director) $0 $0
Julie Lanning (Director) $0 $0
Paul Lorenz (Director) $0 $0
Gloria Rink (Director) $0 $0
Callie Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Anthony (Director) $0 $0
Karen Berry (Director) $0 $0
Caitlyn Maitlen (Director) $0 $0
Daron Goins (Director) $0 $0
Juliann Sinn (Director) $0 $0
Kyle Huck (Director) $0 $0
Bruce Pearson (Director) $0 $0
Ausitn Smith (Director) $0 $0
Tyra Stull (Director) $0 $0
Gene Jones (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,886
Expenses
$120,787
Net Income
$8,099
Net Assets
$70,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,020
16.3%
Program Services $75,471
58.6%
Investment Income $152
0.1%
Net Fundraising $7,305
5.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $24,938
19.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,501
Total Liabilities $1,967
Net Assets $70,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Darin Schlapia (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Green (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Chrsi Lane (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ken Callahan (Past Preside) $0 $0
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $0 $0
Chris Gordy (Director) $0 $0
Ron Bernard (Director) $0 $0
Julie Lanning (Director) $0 $0
Darin Goins (Director) $0 $0
Jason Davis (Director) $0 $0
Brad Johnston (Director) $0 $0
Linda Landers (Director) $0 $0
Bill Oetken (Director) $0 $0
Paul Lorenz (Director) $0 $0
Gloria Rink (Director) $0 $0
Callie Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Anthony (Director) $0 $0
Karen Berry (Director) $0 $0
Juliann Sinn (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 20, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$107,744
Expenses
$118,160
Net Income
-$10,416
Net Assets
$56,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,795
18.4%
Program Services $59,206
55.0%
Investment Income $90
0.1%
Net Fundraising $5,689
5.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,964
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,345
Total Liabilities $1,876
Net Assets $56,469
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Darin Schlapia (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Green (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ken Callahan (Past Preside) $0 $0
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $0 $0
Beth Kulow (Director) $0 $0
Jeremy Odem (Director) $0 $0
Amy Perkins (Director) $0 $0
Thad Sickels (Director) $0 $0
Darin Goins (Director) $0 $0
Jason Davis (Director) $0 $0
Brad Johnston (Director) $0 $0
Linda Landers (Director) $0 $0
Bill Oetken (Director) $0 $0
Randy Ringsdorf (Director) $0 $0
Gloria Rink (Director) $0 $0
Callie Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Anthony (Director) $0 $0
Karen Berry (Director) $0 $0
Chris Lane (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 19, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$130,272
Expenses
$122,535
Net Income
$7,737
Net Assets
$66,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,809
14.4%
Program Services $76,061
58.4%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Net Fundraising $17,564
13.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,797
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,885
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ken Callahan (President) $0 $0
Darin Schlapia (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Brett Harris (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barb Coenen (Past Preside) $0 $0
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $0 $0
Beth Kulow (Director) $0 $0
Jeremy Odem (Director) $0 $0
Bill Messerole (Director) $0 $0
Amy Perkins (Director) $0 $0
Thad Sickels (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Duncan (Director) $0 $0
Sandy Jennett (Director) $0 $0
Darin Goins (Director) $0 $0
Jason Davis (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Green (Director) $0 $0
Brad Johnston (Director) $0 $0
Linda Landers (Director) $0 $0
Bill Oetken (Director) $0 $0
Randy Ringsdorf (Director) $0 $0
Gloria Rink (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 25, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,327
Expenses
$114,656
Net Income
-$18,329
Net Assets
$59,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,525
21.3%
Program Services $55,741
57.9%
Investment Income $250
0.3%
Net Fundraising -$731
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,542
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,148
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $59,148
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Barb Coenen (President) $0 $0
Ken Callahan (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Darin Schlapia (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mike Mccullough (Past Preside) $0 $0
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $0 $0
Beth Kulow (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Irelan (Director) $0 $0
Thad Sickels (Director) $0 $0
Brett Harris (Director) $0 $0
Teresa Cheers (Director) $0 $0
Matt Higgins (Director) $0 $0
Devon Leith (Director) $0 $0
Tony Stuart (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Duncan (Director) $0 $0
Sandy Jennett (Director) $0 $0
Darin Goins (Director) $0 $0
Jacki Steffen (Director) $0 $0
Jenny Veitz (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$113,052
Expenses
$112,687
Net Income
$365
Net Assets
$77,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,680
17.4%
Program Services $65,044
57.5%
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Net Fundraising $6,362
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,924
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,477
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,477

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,891
Expenses
$113,745
Net Income
$8,146
Net Assets
$77,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,751
15.4%
Program Services $74,319
61.0%
Investment Income $163
0.1%
Net Fundraising $6,773
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,885
18.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,112
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Barb Coenen (2 Nd V.P.) $0 $0
Roger Lanning (President) $0 $0
Mike Mccullough (1 St V.P.) $0 $0
Adam Snodgrass (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jeanette Gildsig (Past Pres) $0 $0
Ellen Gerharz (Exec Directo) $0 $0
Tracy Davis (Director) $0 $0
Chuck Irelan (Director) $0 $0
Mike Coen (Director) $0 $0
Darin Goins (Director) $0 $0
Ellen Kearney (Director) $0 $0
Bill Messerole (Director) $0 $0
Ron Bernard (Director) $0 $0
Rhonda Miller (Director) $0 $0
Ken Callahan (Director) $0 $0
Melissa Driskell (Director) $0 $0
Mary Saxton (Director) $0 $0
Teresa Cheers (Director) $0 $0
Matt Higgins (Director) $0 $0
Devon Leith (Director) $0 $0
Tony Stuart (Director) $0 $0
Marsha Wilson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,081
Expenses
$103,227
Net Income
-$16,146
Net Assets
$68,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,464
22.4%
Program Services $58,575
67.3%
Investment Income $301
0.3%
Net Fundraising -$9,455
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,196
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,966
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $68,966

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$102,955
Expenses
$100,135
Net Income
$2,820
Net Assets
$85,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,358
15.9%
Program Services $65,378
63.5%
Investment Income $301
0.3%
Net Fundraising $1,148
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,770
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,112
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $85,112

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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-EZ

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

PDF

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-EZ

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

PDF

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-EZ

Short form 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

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