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  • Rockford, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2014
  • EIN: 80-0906394

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

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

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Boards of Trade (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$295k (2025)

Expenses
$305k (2025)

Total Assets
$126k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$1.95k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2025

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 May
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,209
Expenses
$304,593
Net Income
-$9,384
Net Assets
$124,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,750
0.6%
Program Services $293,459
99.4%
Investment Income $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 $98,902
32.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,201
Total Liabilities $1,950
Net Assets $124,251
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Nolley (Executive Director) $95,466 $0 $16,704
Charles Barrett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Mchugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Gahl (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Szula (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Richard Shuga (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Sprague (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Travis Gorman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erik Calvert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Len Saunders (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Rowlett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Palmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tarara (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Art Sturms (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Greg Harle (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Tom Matus (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Mike Getzelman (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Matt Trieloff (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Marshall (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 11, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,255
Expenses
$305,596
Net Income
-$22,341
Net Assets
$133,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $750
0.3%
Program Services $282,505
99.7%
Investment Income $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 $109,991
36.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,528
Total Liabilities $1,893
Net Assets $133,635
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Nolley (Executive Director) $93,998 $0 $16,704
Charles Barrett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Mchugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Joe Maring (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Keith Gahl (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Kwiatkowski (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Szula (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Shuga (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Sprague (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Tim Huff (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
Travis Gorman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erik Calvert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Len Saunders (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Larry Rowlett (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Mark Palmer (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tarara (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Art Sturms (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Greg Harle (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 4, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,057
Expenses
$292,661
Net Income
-$28,604
Net Assets
$155,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,300
1.2%
Program Services $260,757
98.8%
Investment Income $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 $110,903
37.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,029
Total Liabilities $2,053
Net Assets $155,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Nolley (Executive Director) $81,200 $0 $0
Charles Barrett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Mchugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Maring (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Gahl (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Kwiatkowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Szula (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Shuga (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Sprague (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Huff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Travis Gorman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erik Calvert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 5, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,761
Expenses
$196,912
Net Income
$41,849
Net Assets
$184,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,100
0.5%
Program Services $237,661
99.5%
Investment Income $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 $76,825
39.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,327
Total Liabilities $1,747
Net Assets $184,580
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Nolley (Executive Director) $72,620 $0 $0
Charles Barrett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Mchugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Maring (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Gahl (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Kwiatkowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Szula (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Shuga (Board Member New) $0 $0 $0
Bill Sprague (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Huff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Travis Gorman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Penney (Board Member Past) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 14, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$174,833
Expenses
$188,889
Net Income
-$14,056
Net Assets
$142,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $620
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,231
Total Liabilities $1,500
Net Assets $142,731
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Member) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member Past) $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member New / Secy Past) $0 $0
John Penney (Board Member) $0 $0
Travis Gorman (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Palmer (Board Member Past) $0 $0
Mark Szula (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 11, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$188,191
Expenses
$202,898
Net Income
-$14,707
Net Assets
$156,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $500
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $159,589
Total Liabilities $2,802
Net Assets $156,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lewis Maffioli (Board Co Chairman Past) $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Secretary Past / Member New) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member) $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Secretary New / Member Past) $0 $0
Rick Lundvall (Board Member Past) $0 $0
John Penney (Board Member) $0 $0
Travis Gorman (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 2, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$185,178
Expenses
$159,307
Net Income
$25,871
Net Assets
$171,494
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,180
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,708
Total Liabilities $2,214
Net Assets $171,494
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lewis Maffioli (Board Co Chairiman) $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Jack Battel (Board Member Past) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Todd Byxbe (Board Member Past) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member) $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member) $0 $0
Rick Lundvall (Board Member New) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 14, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$173,065
Expenses
$158,082
Net Income
$14,983
Net Assets
$145,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,000
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,165
Total Liabilities $1,542
Net Assets $145,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lewis Maffioli (Board Co Chairiman) $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member) $0 $0
Jack Battel (Board Member) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Todd Byxbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Naretta (Board Member Past) $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 13, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,104
Expenses
$117,678
Net Income
$41,426
Net Assets
$130,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,565
Total Liabilities $925
Net Assets $130,640
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lewis Maffioli (Board Co Chairiman) $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph Cook (Board Secretary New) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Member / Board Secy Past) $0 $0
Jack Battel (Board Member) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Todd Byxbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Naretta (Board Member) $0 $0
Jamie Stanley (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 28, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,051
Expenses
$109,965
Net Income
$18,086
Net Assets
$89,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,104
Total Liabilities $890
Net Assets $89,214
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lewis Maffioli (Board Co Chairiman) $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Jack Battel (Board Member) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Scanlan (Board Member Past) $0 $0
Todd Byxbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member) $0 $0
Mitch Terhaar (Board Member Past) $0 $0
Paul Naretta (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 3, 2016

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$130,170
Expenses
$116,125
Net Income
$14,045
Net Assets
$71,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,959
Total Liabilities $831
Net Assets $71,128
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lewis Maffioli (Board Co Chairiman) $0 $0
Fortunato Salamone (Board Co Chairman New) $0 $0
Debra Sullivan (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Brad Long (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Thomas Sink (Board Co Chairman Past) $0 $0
Alan Golden (Board Member) $0 $0
Jack Battel (Board Member) $0 $0
David Anspaugh (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Scanlan (Board Member) $0 $0
Todd Byxbe (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Richeson (Board Member) $0 $0
Mitch Terhaar (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 5, 2015

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,248
Expenses
$35,165
Net Income
$57,083
Net Assets
$57,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $92,248
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,083
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,083

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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