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TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860060875 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · tempechamber.org
revenue
$734K
expenses
$630K
net assets
$323K
employees
5
volunteers
50
program ratio
15%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH, BE THE LEADING PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS, BE A STRATEGIC PARTNER IN INTITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND PROVIDE VALUED SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization focused on advocating for the business community in Tempe, Arizona. It supports initiatives in education, workforce development, and public policy while providing networking opportunities through events and committees. The Chamber aims to enhance the local economy and quality of life for its members and the broader community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    THE TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DIRECTLY HELP MEMBERS. THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW, HOT TOPICS, AND SERIES ON USING SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE MEMBERS TOOLS THAT THEY CAN IMMEDIATELY PUT TO USE IN THEIR BUSINESS.
  2. #2 $0
    THE ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHER BUSINESSES TO SHARE IDEAS AND BUSINESS LEADS IS A CRITICAL PART OF THE CHAMBER PROGRAMS. THE WEB SITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM ALLOW MEMBERS TO INTERACT 24/7, WHILE THE MORE TRADITIONAL MORNING AND EVENING MIXERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS FORUM FURTHER ENCOURAGES RALATIONSHIP BUILDING.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Ambassadors Program
Promotes member participation and retention by assisting new members and representing the Chamber at events.
Innovation and Sustainability Committee
Fosters innovation and sustainable practices within the Chamber community.
Military Affairs Committee
Supports veterans and veteran-friendly businesses through education and resources.
Public Policy Committee
Monitors and advocates for policies that impact the Tempe business community.
Women in Business Council
Supports the growth and success of women in business through networking and professional development.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • ROTC and Academic Competition Scholarships 2 activities
    • Administer ROTC student scholarships
      Provides financial scholarships to local high school and college students enrolled in ASU ROTC programs to support education and leadership development.
    • Community Recognition and Support Programs
      The Chamber hosts an annual Red, White and Blue awards ceremony to honor veterans and active military service members and provides scholarships to local high school and college students participating in ASU ROTC programs.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Distribute business communications and newsletters
      Produces and distributes "The Business Advocate" e-newsletter weekly to a subscriber base of 3,000 individuals.
    • Information Dissemination and Member Promotion
      The Chamber maintains an online membership directory that received over 40,000 search requests last year, distributes a weekly e-newsletter to 3,000 subscribers, and maintains a social media presence across multiple platforms to promote its members and activities.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Host business events and networking programs
      Organizes and hosts over 65 annual events, including ribbon cuttings, guest speaker sessions, and awards ceremonies, attended by more than 8,000 business professionals each year.
  • Member and Service Provider Directories 1 activity
    • Manage online member directory and digital engagement
      Operates an online membership directory that received over 40,000 search requests in the past year and maintains active social media channels with a combined following of over 10,000 across platforms.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Networking and Business Development Events
      The Chamber hosts over 65 annual events and programs, attended by over 8,000 business professionals, including monthly guest speaker events focused on leadership and professional development, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses. Ambassadors facilitate these events by greeting and introducing members and guests.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$734K
Contributions & grants$128K17%
Program service revenue$434K59%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$171K
expenses
Total expenses$630K
Program expenses15%
Admin / overhead85%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$391K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$566K
Cash$414K
Investments$134K
Liabilities$243K
Net assets$323K
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
COLIN DIAZ PRESIDENT & 40 $126K
board members · 20
  • ANDREW CHING — DIRECTOR
  • ASHLEY BUNCH — DIRECTOR
  • BRENT COPE — DIRECTOR
  • CHAD AKIN — DIRECTOR
  • JAYASHREE GANESAN — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN BAUER — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
  • KATE BORDERS — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTIN IRWIN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA BRISCOE — DIRECTOR
  • LISA CAVASOS — DIRECTOR
  • MARK HOLTHAUS — DIRECTOR
  • MEGAN MARTIN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MARTIN — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE BRADLEY — DIRECTOR
  • NICK BASTIAN — DIRECTOR
  • RAVEEN ARORA — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH CLIFFORD — DIRECTOR
  • SUZY GREENWOOD — DIRECTOR
  • TOM BINGE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance Coalition — Works collaboratively with other chambers in the alliance on common priority issues.