Civic Intelligence

Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce a Corporation

EIN 37-6035996 • 501(c)6 • Benton, IL

Profile

Promote business and tourism

211 North Main StreetBenton, IL 62812

www.bentonwestcitychamber.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

35th percentile

-7.7%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$45,536

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-8.8%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$98,719

Down $261 (-0.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$296

Down $363 (-55%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$98,423

Up $102 (+0.1%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$79,268

Up $5,472 (+7.4%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$76,647

Up $740 (+1.0%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$2,621

Up $4,732 (+224%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $52,415Liabilities 2011: $1,2002011Assets 2012: $47,853Liabilities 2012: $1,1922012Assets 2013: $49,781Liabilities 2013: $1,2002013Assets 2014: $51,556Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $58,685Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $55,561Liabilities 2016: $541Net Assets 2016: $55,0202016Assets 2017: $54,470Liabilities 2017: $361Net Assets 2017: $54,1092017Assets 2018: $67,825Liabilities 2018: $701Net Assets 2018: $67,1242018Assets 2020: $78,868Liabilities 2020: $515Net Assets 2020: $78,3532020Assets 2021: $101,010Liabilities 2021: $578Net Assets 2021: $100,4322021Assets 2022: $98,980Liabilities 2022: $659Net Assets 2022: $98,3212022Assets 2023: $98,719Liabilities 2023: $296Net Assets 2023: $98,4232023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$98,719
Liabilities$296
Net Assets$98,423

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $41,954Expenses 2011: $42,265Net Income 2011: -$3112011Revenue 2012: $40,369Expenses 2012: $44,923Net Income 2012: -$4,5542012Revenue 2013: $42,208Expenses 2013: $40,288Net Income 2013: $1,9202013Revenue 2014: $53,156Expenses 2014: $34,950Net Income 2014: $18,2062014Revenue 2015: $48,831Expenses 2015: $35,952Net Income 2015: $12,8792015Revenue 2016: $90,402Expenses 2016: $94,989Net Income 2016: -$4,5872016Revenue 2017: $114,815Expenses 2017: $99,151Net Income 2017: $15,6642017Revenue 2018: $104,059Expenses 2018: $91,014Net Income 2018: $13,0452018Revenue 2020: $75,012Expenses 2020: $59,953Net Income 2020: $15,0592020Revenue 2021: $84,991Expenses 2021: $62,912Net Income 2021: $22,0792021Revenue 2022: $73,796Expenses 2022: $75,907Net Income 2022: -$2,1112022Revenue 2023: $79,268Expenses 2023: $76,647Net Income 2023: $2,6212023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$79,268
Expenses$76,647
Net Income$2,621

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jun 2, 2024
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$115,212
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The objectives of the Benton - West City Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc, are to: advance the agricultural, industrial, commercial, and civic well being of the Benton and West City, Illinois, area; to aid in the conservation and advancement of the business and professional interests of said area; to foster and encourage the development of said area; and to exercise all powers granted by the statutes of the State of Illinois in the furtherance of said purpose

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Service accomplishments this year include increased advertising and tourism in the Benton-West City area due to the outstanding events we host. We have performed more quarterly mailings, more live/on-location videos and feeds, and had an increase in the memberships due to the increased business our services have generated. We have provided speakers who educate our membership in tax, accounting, advertising, radio and TV media, and even what to expect from problem customers (especially those on drugs). We have provided local scholarships to the area's outstanding high school students.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lennie SheltonExecutive DirectorFT$37,067-$37,067
Heston MaysPresidentPT$0--
Reece RutlandSecretaryPT$0--
Lana BainTreasurerPT$0--
Joe SpragueVice-PresidentPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Rend Lake Water Festival$12,865$12,865$5,058$7,807
Annual Dinner$8,950$8,950$596$8,354
Total Events$71,888$71,888$35,944$35,944
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce a Corporation
EIN
37-6035996
Phone
2533128872
Address
211 North Main Street, Benton, IL 62812

Signing Officer

Name
Lennie Shelton
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2533128872
Signed
2024-06-02
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Bank and Service Fees;437|Office supplies;3364|Travel;1976|Promotions and public relations;7302|Billboard;1692|Insurance;4064|Printer lease;2529|Software;2204|Building Maintenance;380|Storage Maintenance;455|Real estate taxes;299|Miscellaneous;-713^Total;23989^

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

Payroll liabilities

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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0Treasurer in charge of making the monthly and annual reports has had medical issues resulting from COVID. Treasurer is no longer gainfully employed, but desires to continue volunteering by maintaining the Chamber records. She is capable of doing an excellent job, but due to the effects of the illness, she is often unable to do so -- hence the reason she has given up her original occupation. Thank you.
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