Form 990 — Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, EIN 84-0215575 (2015)

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efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493320033596 Form 990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 OMB No 1545-0047 2015 Open to Public Inspection A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015 B Check if applicable Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending C Name of organization GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Doing business as Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 360 GRAND AVENUE City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501 D Employer identification number 84-0215575 E Telephone number (970) 242-3214 G Gross receipts $ 598,414 F Name and address of principal officer DIANE SCHWENKE 360 GRAND AVE GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501 H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes No H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No If "No," attach a list (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number I Tax-exempt status 501(c)(3) 501(c)( 6 ) (insert no ) 4947(a)(1) or 527 J Website: ► WWW.GJCHAMBER.ORG K Form of organization Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation 1915 M State of legal domicile CO Part I Summary Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL REPRESENT BUSINESS AND PROMOTE A VISION FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH 2 Check this box ► if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 3 18 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 4 18 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 5 10 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 2 Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL REPRESENT BUSINESS AND PROMOTE A VISION FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Yes No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 No 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 2 No 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 4 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 21 No 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 5 Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Yes No 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 6 **Part VI** **Governance, Management, and Disclosure** *For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.* Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 7 Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year ● List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid ● List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee" ● List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations ● List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations ● List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons ☐ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee | (A) Name and Title | (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) | (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) | | | | | (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) | (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) | (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | Individual trustee or director | Institutional trustee | Officer | Key employee | Highest compensated employee | | | | | (1) JEFF FRANKLIN | 5.00 | | | X | X | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | CHAIR | | | | | | | | | | | (2) MATTHEW BREMAN | 1.00 | | | X | X | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | CHAIR ELECT | | | | | | | | | | | (3) GREG MOTZ | 1.00 | | | X | X | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | | | | | | | | | | | (4) DAVID CESARK | 5.00 | | | X | X | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | VICE CHAIR | | | | | | | | | | | (5) JEFFREY S HURD | 5.00 | | | X | X | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | SEC/TREASURER | | | | | | | | | | | (6) PAULA REECE | 5.00 | | | X | X | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | VICE CHAIR | | | | | | | | | | | (7) MICHAEL ANTON | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (8) LISA BOYD | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (9) JOSEPH R BURTARD | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (10) GRADY BUSSE | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (11) CHUCK JOHNSON | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (12) JOHN LABRUM | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (13) JOHN MARSHALL | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | | (14) MICHAEL MCBRIDE | 1.00 | | | X | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | DIRECTOR | | | | | | | | | | Form 990 (2015)

Form 990 (2015) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations Individual trustee or director Institutional Trustee Officer Key employee Highest compensated employee Former (15) CJ RHYNE 1 00 X 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (16) JANIE VAN WINKLE 1 00 X 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (17) PAT TUCKER 1 00 X 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (18) CLAY TUFLY 1 00 X 0 0 0 DIRECTOR (19) DIANE SCHWENKE 40 00 X 107,000 0 11,758 PRESIDENT & CEO 1b Sub-Total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 107,000 0 11,758 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 1 Yes No 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3 No 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 4 No 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person 5 No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0 Form 990 (2015)

Form 990 (2015) Page 9 Part VIII Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | | | | (A) Total revenue | (B) Related or exempt function revenue | (C) Unrelated business revenue | (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts** | **1a** Federated campaigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... | **1a** | | | | | | | **b** Membership dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 10 Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. (A) Total expenses (B) Program service expenses (C) Management and general expenses (D) Fundraising expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 11 Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | | | (A) Beginning of year | | (B) End of year | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... | 523,984 | 1 | 543,054 | | | 2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Form 990 (2015) Page 12 Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ ] 1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 597,138 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 581,992 3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 15,146 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . . 4 1,299,322 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1,274 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . 9 0 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) 10 1,315,742 Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ ] 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 [ ] Cash [x] Accrual [ ] Other _______ If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O Yes No 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both [x] Separate basis [ ] Consolidated basis [ ] Both consolidated and separate basis 2a Yes b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both [ ] Separate basis [ ] Consolidated basis [ ] Both consolidated and separate basis 2b No c If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O 2c No 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? 3a No b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b Form 990 (2015)

efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493320033596 SCHEDULE C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No 1545-0047 2015 Open to Public Inspection For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and B Do not complete Part I-C Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-B Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part II-B Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-B Do not complete Part II-A If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part III Name of the organization GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Employer identification number 84-0215575 Part I-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV 2 Political expenditures 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? 4a Was a correction made? b If "Yes," describe in Part IV Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities 2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV (a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds If none, enter -0- (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization If none, enter -0- 2 3 4 5 6 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 50084S Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 Part II-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures) B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) (a) Filing organization's totals (b) Affiliated group totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) d Other exempt purpose expenditures e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) f Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table in both columns If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) h Subtract line 1g from line 1a If zero or less, enter -0- i Subtract line 1f from line 1c If zero or less, enter -0- j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? Yes No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e) Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) c Total lobbying expenditures d Grassroots nontaxable amount e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 3 Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity (a) Yes (b) No Amount 1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers? b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? c Media advertisements? d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? i Other activities? j Total Add lines 1c through 1i 2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? Part III-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? Yes No 1 No 2 No 3 No Part III-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year b Carryover from last year c Total 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? 5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 1 416,612 2a 25,000 2b 2c 25,000 3 83,322 4 5 -58,322 Part IV Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part I-B, line 4, Part I-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Return Reference Explanation Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

eFile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493320033596 SCHEDULE D (Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No 1545-0047 2015 Open to Public Inspection Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Attach to Form 990. Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Employer identification number 84-0215575 Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4 Aggregate value at end of year 5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Yes No 6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? Yes No Part II Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) Preservation of land for public use (e.g, recreation or education) Preservation of natural habitat Preservation of open space Preservation of an historically important land area Preservation of a certified historic structure 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes No 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year $ 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? Yes No 9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items (i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $ (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X $ 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $ b Assets included in Form 990, Part X $ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) a [ ] Public exhibition b [ ] Scholarly research c [ ] Preservation for future generations d [ ] Loan or exchange programs e [ ] Other 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? [ ] Yes [ ] No Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? [ ] Yes [ ] No b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table c Beginning balance d Additions during the year e Distributions during the year f Ending balance 1c Amount 1d 1e 1f 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? [ ] Yes [ ] No b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII . . . . . . . [ ] Part V Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a) Current year (b) Prior year b (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back 1a Beginning of year balance . . . . b Contributions . . . . c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses . . . . d Grants or scholarships . . . . e Other expenditures for facilities and programs . . . . f Administrative expenses . . . . g End of year balance . . . . 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as a Board designated or quasi-endowment ► b Permanent endowment ► c Temporarily restricted endowment ► The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by (i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 3a(i) (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii) b If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b) Cost or other (b) basis (other) (c) Accumulated (c) depreciation (d) Book value 1a Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675,268 675,268 b Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713,825 713,825 c Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,169 168,169 e Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 597,883 -597,883 Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 959,379 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Part VII Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. | (a) Description of security or category<br>(including name of security) | (b) Book value | (c) Method of valuation<br>Cost or end-of-year market value | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (1) Financial derivatives | | | | (2) Closely-held equity interests | | | | (3) Other | | | | Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 ) | | | Part VIII Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. | (a) Description of investment | (b) Book value | (c) Method of valuation<br>Cost or end-of-year market value | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13 ) | | | Part IX Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15 | (a) Description | (b) Book value | | :--- | :--- | | Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15 ) | | Part X Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. | 1. (a) Description of liability | (b) Book value | | :--- | :--- | | Federal income taxes | | | DEFERRED MEMBER DUES | 49,834 | | CASH HELD IN TRUST - 4H LIVESTOCK | 78,095 | | Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25 ) | 127,929 | 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 4 Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 1 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 5 Part XIII Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493320033596 SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047 2015 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Employer identification number 84-0215575 990 Schedule O, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS OF THE GRAND JUNCTION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY VOTE ON INDIVIDUALS RUNNING FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP

990 Schedule O, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT BEFORE FILING IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD AND STAFF ANNUALLY FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AND IT IS REVIEWED BY BOARD OFFICERS FOR COMPLIANCE

990 Schedule O, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON SALARY SURVEYS AND PREVAILING SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST

990 Schedule O, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 15,164 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS 12,193 NEWSLETTER PRINTING 11,009 BANK CHARGES & CREDIT CARD FEES 7,600 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 4,476 CONSULTING FEES 4,103