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TOMBSTONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TOMBSTONE, AZ · EIN 860670398 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.tombstonechamber.com
revenue
$22K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$4K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE TOURISM FOR THE CITY OF TOMBSTONE THROUGH EXTENSIVE ADVERTISING. THE TOMBSTONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WAS ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF THE TOMBSTONE AREA SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND ALL AREAS OF ITS BUSINESS COMMUNITY SHALL PROSPER. ALL NECESSARY MEANS OF PROMOTION SHALL BE PROVIDED, AND PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, CULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL, ECONOMIC, EDUCATION, HISTORICAL AND TOURISM INTERESTS OF THE AREA. THIS ORGANIZATION, IN ITS ACTIVITIES, SHALL BE NON-PARTISAN, NON-SECTIONAL AND NONSECTARIAN. IT SHALL NOT BE, BY RESOLUTION OR OTHERWISE, COMMITTED TO THE SUPPORT OR ENDORSEMENT OF ANY CANDIDATE OF PUBLIC OFFICE. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: THE TOMBSTONE CHAMBER PARTNERS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS LIONS CLUB, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF TOMBSTONE ITSELF ACT TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. PAST AND PRESENT AND PLANNED: THE TOMBSTONE CHAMBER BO

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tombstone Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and tourism in Tombstone, Arizona, a historic Wild West town designated as a National Historic Landmark District. It supports local businesses through marketing, advocacy, and visibility initiatives, funded entirely by membership dues and donations. The chamber plays a key role in preserving the town's heritage while driving visitation and community growth.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Business Membership Program
Offers marketing exposure, credibility, and networking opportunities to over 100 local and regional businesses through directory listings, events, and promotional support
Tourism Promotion
Markets Tombstone as a historic destination to increase visitation and support local economic growth through advertising and heritage preservation efforts
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Relocation and Visitor Information Packets 5 activities
    • Disseminating community information
      Distributes a monthly e-newsletter and utilizes a Facebook Event Feed to provide current information about Tombstone, Arizona, including valid City of Tombstone permitted events.
    • Distributes tourism and community information
      Produces and distributes a monthly e-newsletter, downloadable adventure guide and map, and maintains a Facebook event feed to share information about events, tourism, and relocation opportunities in Tombstone, AZ.
    • Produces and distributes tourism and relocation information
      Distributes a monthly e-newsletter, a downloadable adventure guide and map, and offers a relocation packet (downloadable or mailed) to support tourism and relocation to Tombstone, AZ.
    • Providing Information and Relocation Resources
      Distributes a monthly e-newsletter with information about Tombstone, Arizona, and offers downloadable or mailed relocation packets for individuals moving to the area.
    • Providing relocation resources
      Offers a downloadable or mailed relocation packet for individuals moving to Tombstone, AZ.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 5 activities
    • Hosts monthly treasure hunt (Finders Keepers Challenge)
      Organizes a recurring community engagement event in which a keepsake is hidden monthly in the Tombstone Historic District, with clues distributed via Facebook and in-person at the Chamber office.
    • Organizes and promotes high-visibility public events
      Plans and hosts major public events including the Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Light Parade, Santa in the Park, and SantaCon, and publishes permitted city events on its Facebook event feed to promote community engagement.
    • Organizes community and holiday events
      Plans and hosts public events including the Tombstone Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa in the Park, Holiday Light Parade, and SantaCon to promote community engagement and tourism.
    • Organizing Community Events
      Organizes and promotes various community events in Tombstone, including the Finders Keepers Challenge (a monthly treasure hunt), Christmas Tree Lighting, SantaCon, Holiday Light Parade, and Santa in the Park. It also publishes valid City of Tombstone permitted events on its Facebook listing.
    • Organizing community events
      Organizes various community events in Tombstone, including the Finders Keepers Challenge (a monthly treasure hunt), the Christmas Tree Lighting, SantaCon, the Holiday Light Parade, and Santa in the Park.
  • Member Business Promotion Services 3 activities
    • Provides marketing and visibility services for member businesses
      Supports over 90 member businesses with marketing through a digital directory, newsletters, social media, event listings, and Chamber decals, while promoting member businesses and attracting new ones to boost visitation and city revenue.
    • Supporting Member Businesses
      Provides marketing avenues, pro-business advocacy, and high visibility events for over 90-100 member businesses, including digital directories, newsletters, social media posts, and Chamber decals.
    • Supports and promotes member businesses
      Provides marketing exposure for over 100 member businesses through a digital directory, newsletters, social media, publications, and Chamber decals; offers high-visibility events and advocacy to support business growth.
  • Local Business Advocacy & Economic Development 1 activity
    • Advocates for Tombstone with state tourism entities
      Represents Tombstone, AZ at the state level by advocating with statewide tourism agencies and organizations to support local economic development and visibility.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 1 activity
    • Conducts regular Chamber Board Meetings
      Holds monthly Board Meetings on the 4th Tuesday at the Chamber office to manage organizational operations and governance.
  • Business Networking Events 1 activity
    • Supporting member businesses
      Provides marketing avenues, pro-business advocacy, and high visibility events for over 90-100 member businesses. This includes exposure through digital directories, newsletters, social media, and encouraging public support for local businesses.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Advocates for Tombstone at the state level
      Acts as a pro-business advocate for Tombstone, AZ with statewide tourism agencies and organizations to support economic development and visibility.
    • Markets Tombstone as a tourist destination
      Engages in advertising and promotional efforts to increase visitation and city revenue by positioning Tombstone, AZ as a destination for quality economic growth and development.
    • Organizes community engagement events and treasure hunts
      Hosts recurring community events such as the monthly Finders Keepers Challenge, a treasure hunt with a hidden keepsake in the Tombstone Historic District, using Facebook clues and in-person participation at the Chamber office.
    • Promoting Tombstone as a Tourist Destination
      Markets Tombstone, Arizona as a destination location to increase visitation and city revenue, including providing adventure guides and maps, and promoting tourism with statewide agencies.
    • Promoting Tombstone as a tourist destination
      Markets Tombstone, Arizona, as a destination location to increase visitation and city revenue, including promoting its historic district and local businesses. This involves distributing adventure guides and maps, and advocating with statewide tourism agencies.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$7K33%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$280%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • BILL PAKINIKAS — DIRECTOR
  • JIM LINDSEY — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE REEDER — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN SINSLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31

who they work with

  • Big Nose Kate's Saloon Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
  • Boothill Cemetery & Gift Shop Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
  • City of Tombstone AZ Government — Accepts and publishes events permitted by the City of Tombstone AZ.
  • Cowboys & Cowgirls of Tombstone Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Marty Stout.
  • Dick's Diner Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
  • Doc Holliday's Saloon Partner — Employer of Board Member Noreen Carrafa.
  • Good Enough Mine Tour Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
  • Helldorado, Inc Partner — Organizes the 97th Annual Helldorado Days.
  • Katie's Cozy Cabins Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
  • Shady Lady's Closet Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
  • Shotgun Cafe Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
  • The Longhorn Restaurant Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
  • The Russ House Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
  • Tombstone Art Gallery Partner — Organizes the Tombstone Quilt Show and Handmade Holidays events.
  • Tombstone Chamber of Commerce Partner — Self-referential listing in Chamber materials.
  • Tombstone Chamber of Commerce members Partner — Chamber members sponsor the monthly Finders Keepers Challenge.
  • Tombstone Forward Partner — Organizes the Annual Wine Celebration.
  • Tombstone Harley Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
  • Tombstone Harley Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
  • Tombstone Helldorado Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Steve Reeder.
  • Tombstone Lions Club Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Steve Reeder.
  • Tombstone Lions Club Partner — Organizes Wyatt Earp Days.
  • Tombstone Public Library Partner — Chamber member organization listed in Chamber materials.
  • Tombstone Training Partner — Employer of the Chamber Secretary, Kenn Barrett.
  • Tombstone Vigilantes Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Steve Reeder.
  • Tombstone Vigilantes Partner — Organizes Vigilante Days and Showdown in Tombstone events.
  • Tombstone Vigilettes Partner — Organizes the Tombstone Rose Tree Festival.
  • Tombstone Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Organizes Tombstone 4th of July event.
  • Tombstone's Goodenough Mine Tour Partner — Organizes Schieffelin Days / Tombstone Donkey Dash.
  • Vantage West Credit Union Partner — Employer of Board Member Nancy Moore.
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