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TUBAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TUBAC, AZ · EIN 860426190 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.tubacaz.com
revenue
$224K
expenses
$244K
net assets
$-34K
employees
1
volunteers
3
program ratio
55%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE TUBAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO ENGAGE IN ALL ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE PERPETUATION, PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF TUBAC AND ITS BUSINESS. PARTICULAR ATTENTION SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, CULTURAL AND LOCAL HISTORIAL INTERESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

TUBAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE promotes and supports the local business community in Tubac, Arizona, a historic village known for its vibrant arts scene, cultural landmarks, and outdoor recreation. The organization highlights local galleries, dining, lodging, and historic sites, fostering economic vitality through tourism and community engagement. It serves as a central resource for visitors and members, emphasizing Tubac’s identity as a destination where art and history intersect.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $2K
    THE TUBAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTICIPATED WITH OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO PRODUCE THE ART EXHIBIT JAVELINAS DE TUBAC. AFTER TWO YEARS OF PLANNING, FIFTY JAVELINAS ARRIVED IN TUBAC AND WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL ARTISTS FOR THEIR CREATIVE PAINTING AND EMBELLISHMENT. THE JAVELINAS THEN POSED THROUGHOUT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. THE TWO-YEAR PROJECT CULMINATED WITH AN ONLINE SILENT AUCTION IN APRIL OF 2020 THAT RAISED FUNDS FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.ON A WARM AUTUMN EVENING, THE TUBAC CHAMBER HOSTED A DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING THE MOVIE TIN CUP. DRIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT WAS COMPLETE WITH POPCORN AND AN OLD-FASHIONED CONCESSION STAND. COMMUNITY SERVICE-ORIENTED RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HELPED THE TUBAC FIRE DISTRICT PARK CARS AND OPERATE THE CONCESSION STANDS.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Featured Members Program
Highlights local businesses including art galleries, restaurants, lodging, and retail shops to promote economic activity and tourism
Visitor Information Services
Provides guidance on dining, lodging, shopping, hiking, birdwatching, and cultural attractions to enhance the visitor experience in Tubac
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 7 activities
    • Open Studio Tour
      Hosts an Open Studio Tour that provides public access to artists' working spaces in Tubac and surrounding areas, fostering direct engagement with creators and their processes.
    • Organize Art Festivals and Walks
      Organizes and hosts several art-focused events, including the Tubac Art Walk, the annual Fall Art Walk, the Tubac Festival of the Arts (Arizona's oldest arts festival), and an Open Studio Tour, allowing visitors to meet artists, view new works, and access working studios.
    • Organize Art Festivals and Walks
      Organizes and hosts several art-focused events, including the Tubac Art Walk, the annual Fall Art Walk, the Tubac Festival of the Arts (Arizona's oldest arts festival), and an Open Studio Tour, allowing visitors to meet artists, view new works, and access working studios.
    • Organize Art Walks and Festivals
      Organizes and hosts various art-focused events, including the Tubac Art Walk, the annual Fall Art Walk, and the Tubac Festival of the Arts (Arizona's oldest arts festival), which allow visitors to meet artists, view new works, and experience live demonstrations.
    • Organizing Art Festivals and Walks
      Organizes and hosts several art-focused events, including the annual Tubac Art Walk, the Fall Art Walk, the Tubac Festival of the Arts (Arizona's oldest arts festival), and an Open Studio Tour, allowing visitors to engage with artists and view their work.
    • Tubac Art Walk
      Hosts the Tubac Art Walk, an event that allows visitors to meet artists in galleries and studios, promoting local art and cultural engagement in the historic village.
    • Tubac Festival of the Arts
      Hosts the Tubac Festival of the Arts, Arizona's longest-running and oldest arts festival, founded in 1959, showcasing visual art, performances, and local culture.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 6 activities
    • December Luminaria Event
      Organizes a December event that lights up the Historic Village with luminarias and includes treats, shopping, and music, enhancing community engagement during the holiday season.
    • Día de los Muertos Celebration
      Organizes the annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Tubac, now in its 13th year, featuring a procession, altars, offerings, a bonfire finale, pop-up vendors, food trucks, face painting, live music, and DJ entertainment, centered at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park and Museum.
    • Host Cultural and Community Celebrations
      Organizes annual cultural events such as the Día de los Muertos celebration, which includes a procession, altars, offerings, and a bonfire finale, and a December event that lights up the Historic Village with luminarias, treats, shopping, and music.
    • Host Cultural and Community Celebrations
      Organizes annual cultural events such as the Día de los Muertos celebration, which includes a procession, altars, offerings, and a bonfire finale, and a December event that lights up the Historic Village with luminarias, treats, shopping, and music.
    • Host Día de los Muertos Celebration
      Organizes an annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Tubac, which includes a colorful procession, altars, offerings, a bonfire finale, vendors, food trucks, face painting, a DJ, and live music, primarily hosted at Tubac Presidio State Historical Park and Museum.
    • Hosting Cultural and Community Celebrations
      Organizes annual cultural events such as the Día de los Muertos celebration, which includes a procession, altars, and a bonfire finale, and a December event that lights up the Historic Village with luminarias, treats, shopping, and music.
  • Trail Access Facilitation & Transportation 5 activities
    • Historic and Recreational Trail Promotion
      Promotes access to outdoor and historic trails including the 8-mile round-trip Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and over 25 miles of singletrack mountain biking trails between Tubac and Green Valley, supporting heritage tourism and outdoor recreation.
    • Promote Outdoor Recreation
      Promotes outdoor recreational opportunities including the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail for hiking and over 25 miles of singletrack mountain biking trails between Tubac and Green Valley.
    • Promote Outdoor Recreational Trails
      Provides access to and promotes the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail for hiking and over 25 miles of singletrack mountain biking trails between Tubac and Green Valley.
    • Promote Outdoor and Nature Activities
      Promotes and provides access to outdoor activities including the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail for hiking, over 25 miles of singletrack mountain biking trails, and organizes the annual Hawk Watch event in March for birdwatching, featuring bird walks and exhibits.
    • Promoting Outdoor and Nature Activities
      Provides access to and promotes outdoor activities such as hiking on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, mountain biking on over 25 miles of singletrack trails, and birdwatching through the annual Hawk Watch event and Festival.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 4 activities
    • Co-Host Evening Social Events
      Co-hosts an evening event with the Rotary Club of Tubac, offering wine, cuisine, and entertainment.
    • Co-Host Evening Social Events
      Co-hosts an evening event with the Rotary Club of Tubac, offering wine, cuisine, and entertainment.
    • Co-hosting Community Social Events
      Co-hosts an evening event with the Rotary Club of Tubac, featuring wine, cuisine, and entertainment for the community.
    • Community Partnership Events
      Co-hosts evening events with community partners such as the Rotary Club of Tubac, featuring wine, cuisine, and entertainment to foster civic collaboration and social engagement.
  • Guided and Self-Guided Museum Tours 4 activities
    • Home Tour
      Conducts a Home Tour showcasing architecture, design features, gardens, and art collections in the Tubac area, highlighting local residential culture and aesthetics.
    • Host Home Tours
      Conducts a Home Tour showcasing Tubac area homes, highlighting design features, gardens, and art collections.
    • Organize Home Tours
      Conducts a Home Tour that showcases homes in the Tubac area, highlighting their design features, gardens, and art collections.
    • Showcasing Local Homes and Design
      Conducts a Home Tour that showcases homes in the Tubac area, highlighting their design features, gardens, and art collections.
  • Guided Wildlife Observation Tours 2 activities
    • Hawk Watch Festival
      Hosts the annual March Hawk Watch Festival, also known as the HawkWatch Festival, featuring bird walks, exhibits, family activities, and observation of Common Black Hawks.
    • Organize HawkWatch Festival
      Organizes the annual HawkWatch Festival in March, which includes bird walks, exhibits, and family activities focused on observing Common Black Hawks.
  • Dark Sky Lighting Advocacy & Certification 1 activity
    • Dark Sky Community Advocacy
      Supports and promotes Tubac’s designation as one of Arizona's International Dark Sky Communities, reflecting ongoing efforts to preserve natural night skies through responsible lighting and community awareness.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Fall Art Walk
      Organizes the annual Fall Art Walk, which transforms the village into an open-air gallery showcasing new works and live artistic demonstrations.
    • Host Community Events
      Organizes various community events such as a December event lighting up the Historic Village with luminarias, a Home Tour showcasing local homes and art collections, and an Open Studio Tour providing access to artists' working spaces.
    • Organize Birdwatching Events
      Hosts an annual March Hawk Watch event and the HawkWatch Festival, featuring bird walks, exhibits, and family activities focused on observing Common Black Hawks.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$224K
Contributions & grants$48K21%
Program service revenue$176K79%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$244K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$-34K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +234.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 7
  • BRENT NAGELI — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLYN ADDISON — DIRECTOR
  • CHERYL HORVATH — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH GEREN — DIRECTOR
  • LINCOLN WILSON — DIRECTOR
  • PAT AGUILAR — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY WADE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 63

who they work with

  • Abe’s Old Tumacacori Bar Partner — Listed as a lodging/dining option in Tubac.
  • Artsy Pets & Ponies Partner — Promotes Artsy Pets & Ponies, which offers handcrafted art and gifts.
  • Black Dog Contemporary Art Studio Partner — Promotes Black Dog Contemporary Art Studio as a facility for local art and creative interventions.
  • Blacksmith’s House Partner — Listed as a lodging option in Tubac, offering three casitas.
  • Border Community Alliance Partner — A non-profit organization that bridges the border and creates community through education, cultural exchange, and social investment in the borderlands region of Southern Arizona/Sonora, Mexico.
  • Border Community Alliance Partner — Non-profit organization based in Tubac, AZ, listed as a member of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce
  • Border Community Alliance Partner — Ten-year-old nonprofit organization based in Tubac, listed as a chamber member
  • Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County Partner — Provides youth development programs and activities for youth ages 5-17 in five core areas: Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sport, Fitness & Recreation.
  • Bruce Baughman Studio & Gallery Partner — Promotes Bruce Baughman Studio & Gallery, showcasing Bruce Baughman’s artistry.
  • CWP Gallery & Studio Partner — Promotes CWP Gallery & Studio, featuring artist Cinda Wombles Pettigrew.
  • Cactus Wren Art Gallery Partner — Promotes Cactus Wren Art Gallery, which offers a cultural blend of art from the American Southwest.
  • Café Entrada Partner — Listed as a dining option in Tubac, offering a wide variety of menu items.
  • Casa Blanca de Tubac Partner — Listed as a lodging option in Tubac, described as a vacation rental in historic Old Town Tubac.
  • Casa Maya de Mexico Partner — Event organizer for the Tubac Día de los Muertos celebration, providing materials for decorating ofrendas, booths, and procession signage.
  • Casa Paloma Bed & Breakfast Partner — Listed as a lodging option in Tubac, described as an adobe ranch home.
  • Casa de la Paz Partner — Listed as a lodging option in Tubac, described as a secluded site for peace and recreation.
  • Clay Hands Gallery & Studio Partner — Promotes Clay Hands Gallery & Studio as a hub for American pottery in Southern Arizona.
  • Clay Rabbit House Partner — Promotes Clay Rabbit House as a studio/gallery where artists work.
  • Cobalt Galleries Partner — Promotes Cobalt Galleries as a celebration of Southwest contemporary art.
  • Cocina La Ley Partner — Listed as a dining option in Tubac, specializing in fresh Mexican seafood.
  • Coolest Airbnb in Tubac Partner — Listed as a lodging option in Tubac, located in the historic district.
  • Cowgirl Ugly Saloon Partner — Listed as a dining/nightlife option in Tubac.
  • David Simons Fine Art Partner — Promotes David Simons Fine Art, featuring a self-taught artist from Tubac, Arizona.
  • Donna's Salon Partner — Donna Dowodzenka of Donna's Salon helped organize the Tubac Día de los Muertos celebration for its first 11 years.
  • Elvira’s Restaurant Partner — Listed as a dining option in Tubac, offering Mexican cuisine.
  • Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary Partner — Rescues equines from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter, providing rehabilitation, adoption, or sanctuary, and educates about Premarin and horse slaughter.
  • Friends of the Santa Cruz River Partner — Works to preserve the river’s flow, water quality, and riparian ecosystem through monitoring, education, and advocacy.
  • Greater Green Valley Community Foundation Partner — Changes and enriches lives through guidance, education, and financial support to charities in the area.
  • K Newby Gallery Partner — Kim Roseman of K Newby Gallery is one of the organizers of the Tubac Día de los Muertos celebration and hosts a Day of the Dead Jewelry Exhibition.
  • Love Brews Partner — Hosts a Día de los Muertos Morning Celebration with mimosas, beermosas, pastries, café de olla, free face painting, and Lotería.
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