EIN 01-0810218

Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center proactively leads the economic development of the region, promote local businesses, commerce and The Little River, SC area. They assist their members through advertising, networking, referrals and personal development opportunities. Additionally, they are involved in organizing tourism, festivals and other community events to enhance the area's attractiveness.
Total revenues
$377,755
2021
Total expenses
$297,322
2021
Total assets
$195,822
2021
Num. employees
3
2021

Program areas at Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

Membership services - part of the chambers mission is to be a community leader and assist in the economic development of the region. The benefits of membership are both direct and significant with opportunities for advertising, networking, referrals, personal and business participation. Business after hours and ribbon cutting grand opening events allow area members to showcasae their business to the local community and fellow businesses festivals and events - the filing organization hosts a variety of community based festivals and events throughout the year. The shrimpfest is an annual festival which attracts over 12000 - 15000 Visitors. The world famous blue crab festival is an annual festival which attracts people from the local area as well as tourists in the grand strand area. These fesitvals allow for the promotion of the Little River area advertising and promotion of tourism - part of the mission of the Little River Chamber of Commerce is to provide community leadership through the promotion of economic development including tourism. This is accomplished through the resources of state and local accomodation tax (a-tax) funds received from government to use toward advertising and promotion of tourism in various media outlets including the internet. Additionally, the Chamber maintains a Visitors center where information is displayed and available to the general public about tourism, clubs, organizations, business, industry, relocation and general information about Little River, sc area plus where to stay, play, shop and dine, etc

Who funds Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerAmount
The World Famous Blue Crab Festival$135,467

Personnel at Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer WaltersExecutive Director$0
Ryan WatersChairman / Director$0
Tim KettnerDirector$0
Brandon BellegardeChairman$0
Kevin DoolittleDirector$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$344,549
Program services$27,797
Investment income and dividends$328
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,081
Total revenues$377,755

Form 990s for Little River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Cent

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2019-122021-06-07990View PDF
2018-122020-02-18990View PDF
2017-122019-10-30990OView PDF
2016-122018-01-18990View PDF
2015-122017-01-23990OView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 17, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $36,768 from The World Famous Blue Crab Festival
October 2, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
September 21, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 20, 2021
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 2, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureaus
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government funding
General information
Address
PO Box 2522
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Metro area
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
County
Horry County, SC
Website URL
littleriverchamber.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
01-0810218
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Independent
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