THE GREATER BERKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- THE GREATER BERKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (EIN 38-2561920)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-10-15
- IRS object ID
- 202512889349201461
- Schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-10-15T09:36:56-07:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 381944367 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | Derderian Kann Seyferth & Salucci PC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 700 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Troy | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MI | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 48084 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 382561920 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE GREATER BERKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | GREA | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2484149157 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 72-1253 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BERKLEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MI | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 48072 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | TIM MURAD | PersonNm |
| Person Title | President | PersonTitleTxt |
| Signature | 2025-05-30 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | JEAN M STENGER CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01289798 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2486493400 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Schedule B Not Required | Yes (X) | ScheduleBNotRequiredInd |
| Website Address | N/A | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c | Yes (X) | Organization501cInd |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $159,185 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Program Service Revenue | $132,950 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Membership Dues | $26,235 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| Cost Or Other Basis Expense Sale | $0 | CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Direct Expenses | $0 | SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $0 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
| Total Revenue | $159,185 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $60,000 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $205 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $373 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $99,360 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $159,938 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$753 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $48,447 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $9,765 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $57,459 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $48,447 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $45,759 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $11,700 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $48,447 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $57,459 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $48,447 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $57,459 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Exempt Purpose | The Greater Berkley Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greater Berkley Area so that 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 economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description Program Srvc Accom | Berkley Art Bash took place on June 8, 2024 This one-day art fair with over 180 vendors brought over 10,000 people to downtown Berkley drawing attention to the local stores and restaurants on 12 Mile Rd. in downtown Berkley.Berkley Street Art Fest This street art fest took place on July 13, 2024. It brought more than 4.000 people to Berkley. This festival transformed downtown Berkley with art as chalk artists of all abilities created colorful street art with chance to win cash prizes. Commissioned artist, David Zinn, created chalk art on Coolidge Hwy. In addition, this family-friendly event offered opportunities for guests to create art in various workshops, shop artist booths and the Culinary Arts Corridor, and enjoy live music, entertainment and more! This event helps draw attention to downtown Berkley and in particular the businesses on Coolidge Hwy., where the event primarily took place.State of the Cities This annual event celebrated the Best of Berkley Business honorees, and the accomplishments of the Berkley Chamber, Berkley DDA, Berkley School District and the cities of Berkley, Huntington Woods, and Oak Park. It gives another chance to spotlight why people should do business in Berkley. The event took place on October 23, 2024Berkley Pub Crawl: In partnership with Berkley DDA, organized a Pub Crawl promotion on September 26, 2024 to draw attention to bar / restaurants in Berkley and Oak Park. Fifteen establishments participated in offering specials for the event.Networking Events Chamber Chats - monthly networking events hosted on the third Friday of the month. The Holiday Party was an in person event in December and open to members to attend for free.Support of other local Berkley events Chamber participates in other Berkley Community events that are not organized by the Chamber either through sponsorship or participation with a booth. This included Cruisefest, Berkley Holiday Lights Parade, Berkley Pride, Berkley Education Foundation and Huntington Woods Mens Club. Purpose of support is these events bring attention to the businesses and organizations in the community.Offered promotional opportunities at discounted rate or free for members to promote their business including our Berkley / Huntington Woods / Oak Park City Guide and Welcome to the Neighborhood Packets Recovery Bags. All of these targeted pieces encouraged Berkley and Huntington Woods residents to shop, dine and do business locally. Also promote members through the Chambers social media channels.Organized ribbon cuttings for new businesses in Berkley and then posted pictures on social media to promote and bring attention to the new businesses. Berkley Local Podcast Produced two times in 2024, this podcast show spotlights businesses in Berkley and Huntington Woods. Another way we help draw attention to local businesses with the hope that increases business for local Chamber members.Weekly E-newsletter goes out to members about business and community events, member news and other updates that will help businesses do business in Berkley while also promoting local chamber member businesses. A monthly email also goes to community members spotlighting upcoming events and promoting local businesses.Created a new social media marketing outreach concept called Berkley Bullhorn, to highlight Chamber businesses, and enlighten the public with stories about the business owners. Also our online directory makes it easier for the general public to search for businesses in the Berkley Area.Berk Perk discount card. Several locations sell the card, especially Woodward Corner Market. Also, online in partnership with Berkley Public Schools, in addition to some PTA groups, who receive 50% of the card sales. Over 30 member businesses offer a discount / offer for those showing their card. | DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (13 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| TIM MURAD | ||
| President | 2.00 | $0 |
| SCOTT SUOMELA | ||
| Vice President | 1.00 | $0 |
| TAMARA POWELL | ||
| Treasurer | 2.00 | $0 |
| JOE MULHERON | ||
| Secretary | 1.00 | $0 |
| Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| NATALIE RUBINO | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| LUKE JANES | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| Arjola Karroca | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| LISA HOWARD | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| Rish Mitra | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| Darlene Rothman | ||
| Executive Dir. | 40.00 | $60,000 |
| Zack Dunlap | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| Vince Jamil | ||
| Director | 1.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4911 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4912 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4955 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt |
| Tax Imposed On Organization Mgr | $0 | TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt |
| Tax Reimbursed By Organization | $0 | TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Darlene Rothman | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 71-1253 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BERKLEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MI | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 48072 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2484149157 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL
Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp
Name Of Interested NameOfInterested
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | JM DESIGN PRINTING SVCS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship Description | BOARD MEMBER | RelationshipDescriptionTxt |
| Transaction | $15,940 | TransactionAmt |
| Transaction | PRINTING SERVICES | TransactionDesc |
| Sharing Of Revenues | false | SharingOfRevenuesInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses.1001 | Advertising and Promotion $6597 |
| Other Expenses.1002 | Office Expenses $5956 |
| Other Expenses.1003 | Information Technology $4147 |
| Other Expenses.1012 | Insurance $3762 |
| Other Expenses.1 | PROGRAM EXPENSES $43940 |
| Other Expenses.2 | CONTRACTORS $32691 |
| Other Expenses.3 | CONTRIBUTIONS $1031 |
| Other Expenses.4 | MEETING EXPENSES $944 |
| Other Expenses.6 | LICENSE AND FEES $292 |
| Other Assets.1005 | Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $11700 |