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Lynden 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
$408k (2023)

Expenses
$381k (2023)

Total Assets
$249k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$67.8k (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 Form 990
Revenue
$407,963
Expenses
$381,441
Net Income
$26,522
Net Assets
$181,590
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,137
50.0%
Program Services $202,820
49.7%
Investment Income $1,006
0.2%
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 $90,000
23.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,018
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $249,428
Total Liabilities $67,838
Net Assets $181,590
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $90,000 $0 $0
Ivan Dochovski (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Calvin Den Hartog (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeannette Sharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mcdowell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dodson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Stanford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$317,843
Expenses
$335,258
Net Income
-$17,415
Net Assets
$155,068
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,000
39.6%
Program Services $190,658
60.0%
Investment Income $1,185
0.4%
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 $92,264
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,298
Total Liabilities $66,230
Net Assets $155,068
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $92,264 $0 $0
Ivan Dochovski (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeannette Sharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mcdowell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dodson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jess Alsum (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Stanford (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$274,156
Expenses
$195,702
Net Income
$78,454
Net Assets
$172,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $235,584
85.9%
Program Services $38,532
14.1%
Investment Income $40
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 $56,265
28.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,642
Total Liabilities $61,159
Net Assets $172,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $56,265 $0 $0
Ivan Dochovski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeannette Sharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mcdowell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jess Alsum (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Stanford (Vice President; Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,266
Expenses
$187,434
Net Income
$70,832
Net Assets
$94,029
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,846
76.2%
Program Services $61,368
23.8%
Investment Income $52
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 $47,673
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,605
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,814
Total Liabilities $52,785
Net Assets $94,029
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joel Vanderhoek (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Ivan Dochovski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeannette Sharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Mcdowell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jess Alsum (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Stanford (Vice President Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,641
Expenses
$306,497
Net Income
$13,144
Net Assets
$23,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $191,776
60.0%
Program Services $127,744
40.0%
Investment Income $121
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 $72,000
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,821
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,477
Total Liabilities $57,280
Net Assets $23,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $72,000 $0 $0
Jess Alsum (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kok (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Vander Hoek (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Stanford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Calvin Denhartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ivan Dochovski (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$304,134
Expenses
$319,196
Net Income
-$15,062
Net Assets
$22,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,964
59.5%
Program Services $123,099
40.5%
Investment Income $71
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 $73,500
23.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,994
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,847
Total Liabilities $45,707
Net Assets $22,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $73,500 $0 $0
Jess Alsum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanette Sharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kok (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Vander Hoek (President) $0 $0 $0
Teri Treat (Vice Presidentsecretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Stanford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$330,117
Expenses
$326,198
Net Income
$3,919
Net Assets
$37,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,865
52.7%
Program Services $156,217
47.3%
Investment Income $35
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 $72,960
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,663
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,674
Total Liabilities $40,472
Net Assets $37,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanette Sharp (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dodson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Blankers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kok (President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Vander Hoek (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Teri Treat (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$314,911
Expenses
$306,827
Net Income
$8,084
Net Assets
$33,283
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,454
51.3%
Program Services $153,425
48.7%
Investment Income $32
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 $68,400
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,415
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,727
Total Liabilities $37,444
Net Assets $33,283
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $68,400 $0 $1,684
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanette Sharp (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dodson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Blankers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kok (President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Vander Hoek (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,339
Expenses
$282,586
Net Income
-$1,247
Net Assets
$25,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,450
57.4%
Program Services $119,637
42.5%
Investment Income $252
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $117,365
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,840
Total Liabilities $37,641
Net Assets $25,199
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $67,200 $0 $8,007
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanette Sharp (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dodson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Pate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Blankers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kok (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Vander Hoek (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,879
Expenses
$265,742
Net Income
-$7,863
Net Assets
$26,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,864
58.1%
Program Services $107,981
41.9%
Investment Income $34
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,526
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,772
Total Liabilities $44,326
Net Assets $26,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Executive Director) $57,813 $0 $10,307
Calvin Denhartog (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeanette Sharp (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dodson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Pate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Bode (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Blankers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kok (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,835
Expenses
$240,188
Net Income
$1,647
Net Assets
$35,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,372
57.6%
Program Services $102,447
42.4%
Investment Income $16
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,492
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,120
Total Liabilities $44,164
Net Assets $35,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Vis (Administrator) $62,434 $0 $0
Bill Pate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Bode (Director) $0 $0 $0
Calvin Den Hartog (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Blankers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeanette Sharp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheri Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Tallman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Deboer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$231,242
Expenses
$232,563
Net Income
-$1,321
Net Assets
$34,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $141,268
61.1%
Program Services $89,950
38.9%
Investment Income $24
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,468
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,624
Total Liabilities $34,315
Net Assets $34,309

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$248,464
Expenses
$264,804
Net Income
-$16,340
Net Assets
$35,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,496
59.8%
Program Services $99,197
39.9%
Investment Income $771
0.3%
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 $62,808
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,631
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,122
Total Liabilities $40,492
Net Assets $35,630

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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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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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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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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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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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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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