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Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Inc
EIN 72-1198021 • 501(c)6 • Ponchatoula, LA
Profile
The ponchatoula chamber of commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the ponchatoula area so that its citizens and its business shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, industrial, and educational interests of the area.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
77th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
78th percentile
Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
30th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$73,842
Up $10,928 (+17%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$73,842
Up $11,352 (+18%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$88,780
Down $15,649 (-15%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$77,426
Down $21,031 (-21%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$11,354
Up $5,382 (+90%) from 2023
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Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $73,842
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $73,842
- Revenue
- $88,780
- Expenses
- $77,426
- Net income
- $11,354
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 10, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $120,215
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The ponchatoula chamber of commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the ponchatoula area so that its citizens and its business shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, industrial, and educational interests of the area.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| TO PROVIDE GROWTH AND COMMERCE IN THE PONCHATOULA AREA. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 250+ BUSINESSES SERVED. | - | - |
| TO PROVIDE GROWTH AND COMMERCE IN THE PONCHATOULA AREA. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 250+ BUSINESSES SERVED. | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON PHARES | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| CRAIG JONES | Vice Preside | - | $0 | - | - |
| AMY NEWSHAM | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| MISTY SHAFFETT | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| KATHLEEN ELSTROTT-ACHORD | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| COREY DUFRECHE | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| KELLI MAHON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| TISHA SMITH | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| SUZETTE CALLAIS | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| NAOMI WALLACE | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antique Trade D | $29,100 | $29,100 | $14,560 | $14,540 |
| Total Events | $29,100 | $29,100 | $14,560 | $14,540 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Inc
- EIN
- 72-1198021
- Phone
- 9853862536
- Address
- 160 W PINE STREET, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
Signing Officer
- Name
- Naomi Wallace
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 9853862536
- Signed
- 2025-11-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Hebert Johnson and Associates Inc
- Address
- 18435 HIGHWAY 22, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
- Preparer
- Christopher Scott Johnson
- Phone
- 9853865740
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses advertising 5,319 billboard 20,400 advertising- all other 4,288 office supplies 7,522 stationary and printing 148 office/ g&a 1,227 insurance 2,920 bank charges 1,099 contract labor 140 donations 597 dues and subscriptions 4,344 internet 3,293 miscellaneous 2,108 website 7,603 storage 1,300 licenses & permits 45 total 62,353”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24
“Accounts receivable 25 0 1,776 1,776 less accumulated depreciation 1,776 1,776 undeposited funds 0 0 nsf receivable 0 0 rent deposit 0 0 irs overpayment 0 808 total 25 808”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26
“Payroll liabilities 424 0”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“The ponchatoula chamber of commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the ponchatoula area so that its citizens and its business shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, industrial, and educational interests of the area.”
Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31
“To provide growth and commerce in the ponchatoula area. There is approximately 250+ businesses served.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | EXPENSES ADVERTISING 5,319 BILLBOARD 20,400 ADVERTISING- ALL OTHER 4,288 OFFICE SUPPLIES 7,522 STATIONARY AND PRINTING 148 OFFICE/ G&A 1,227 INSURANCE 2,920 BANK CHARGES 1,099 CONTRACT LABOR 140 DONATIONS 597 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 4,344 INTERNET 3,293 MISCELLANEOUS 2,108 WEBSITE 7,603 STORAGE 1,300 LICENSES & PERMITS 45 TOTAL 62,353 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF THE PONCHATOULA AREA SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND ITS BUSINESS SHALL PROSPER. ALL NECESSARY MEANS OF PROMOTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE AREA. |
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