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Form 990-EZ for tax year 2023

Filed by ABILENE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Totals

Total revenue
$88,987
Total expenses
$104,984
Contributions and grants received
$85,549
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Membership dues (line 3)
$2,930
Investment income (line 4)
$508
Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
$0
Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
$0
Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
$0
Other revenue (line 8)
$0
Total assets, end of year
$67,674
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$67,674
Program service expenses (Part III)
$0

Program services were 0.0% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.

Mission and programs · 2023

Primary exempt purpose

Networking Promoting the interests of small businesses and creating connections. Scholarships Increasing educational opportunities for the children in our community. Events Promoting awareness and preservation of Black heritage. Training Assisting in developing basic business and management skills. Development - Organize and implement programs to improve economic conditions. Legislation - Fostering representation on major issues of public policy to better our community.

  • The Small Business Administration announced a grant opportunity-the COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR PILOT PROGRAM-in May 2021 with the goal of bringing business support to underserved entrepreneurs. It was designed to reduce barriers to accessing critical resources for small businesses-with the focus on microenterprises, cooperatives, and businesses in the early stages of development-owned by women, socially and economically disadvantaged, and underserved entrepreneurs. The program was part of the American Rescue Plan initiative which aimed to provide assistance during economic recovery. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce was one of 51 grantees nationwide, and one of two organizations in Texas to receive the funding; the project was for 24 months. Through the Hub & Spoke model, the Abilene chamber serves as the program "hub" connecting businesses to "spokes"-who help connect to specific sectors of the entrepreneurial community. The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit volunteer organization, was selected as one of the spokes. The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) brought on a diversity outreach consultant to assist with mentoring, training, outreach and assisting with initial contacts for information and assistance. The first contact was from Deydra Williams the owner of Pink Cap Warriors. Our consultant spent over 40 hours mentoring to help them prepare their certificate of formation, open a bank account, get their 501c3 and register at Sam.gov to apply for grants. They provide supplies to breast cancer patients. Deydra attended our free training sessions as well We were later notified that we could not utilize project resources to provide counseling services to any not organized for profit business unless they devote a significant portion of their activities to assisting entrepreneurs. We still consider our work with this business a success story. ABCC was contacted by faith-based organizations, Churches who wanted information to help them grow their outreach services in childcare, affordable housing projects, job skills training and food pantry. A relationship with PNC bank was formed. They sponsored our annual meeting which brought the collective of West Texas Navigator supporters, banks, SBA District Director, and businesses together. ABCC provided mentoring sessions to an African Business group made up of physicians, lawyers, pharmacists, and entrepreneurs. Our outreach consultant provided assistance, information and met with anyone who contacted us about starting a business or what the CNPP entailed and offered. During the entire grant period ABCC participated in consortium meetings with other Spokes, shared information, and upcoming trainings. ABCC offered training sessions via in person or virtual on Grant Writing 101, The Basics of Digital Business Marketing in 2023, Networking, Understanding Generations in the Workforce and TMAC. Our outreach consultant partnered with another Spoke in the presentation of: Start a Business, Become a Consultant and Seed Funding Discussion.

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part IV

  • Delores Moore

    President/Grant Administrative Officer

    Total calculated
    $12,000
    Compensation
    $12,000
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    20

  • Paul Falade

    Treasurer/ Grant Finance Officer

    Total calculated
    $23,200
    Compensation
    $23,200
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    10

  • Linda Gray

    Consultant

    Total calculated
    $14,400
    Compensation
    $14,400
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    10

  • Andre Gwinn Sr

    Board Member/Grant Marketing & Social Media Consultant

    Total calculated
    $3,700
    Compensation
    $3,700
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    10

  • Floyd Miller

    Vice President / Grant Podcast Production

    Total calculated
    $1,500
    Compensation
    $1,500
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Anthony Williams

    President Elect

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0

  • Revd Iziar Landkford

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0

  • Leon Petty

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0

  • Dr Terrenia Fitts

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0

  • Willie Ford

    Board Member / Caterer

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    Compensation
    $2,000
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Elliot Kirk

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0

Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990_ez
Tax year
2023
Filed
9 May 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.0
Source object
202441309349202164

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