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Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

Company Details

Name: Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Status: Activ
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 18 Jul 1956 (69 years ago)
Identification Number: 000028066
ZIP code: 02891
County: Washington County
Principal Address: ONE CHAMBER WAY, WESTERLY, RI, 02891, USA
Purpose: TO FOSTER COOPERATION BETWEEN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT CONTRIBUTES TO ECONOMIC VITALITY OF REGION 116
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Historical names: THE GREATER WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Industry & Business Activity

NAICS

813910 Business Associations

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the business interests of their members. These establishments may conduct research on new products and services; develop market statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau

Agent

Name Role Address
MICHAEL F. BENEVIDES Agent ONE CHAMBER WAY, WESTERLY, RI, 02891, USA

TREASURER

Name Role Address
MICHAEL F BENEVIDES CPA TREASURER 85 BEACH ST, BLDG B, 2ND FL WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA

DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
MICHELLE PLANTE DIRECTOR 4995 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 USA
JENNIFER BRINTON DIRECTOR 63 CANAL ST WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA
NICK FERRARO DIRECTOR 59 W BROAD ST PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 USA
DALE SOWLE DIRECTOR 77 STILLMANAVE PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 USA
BRUCE MORROW DIRECTOR 4 LANGWORTHY RD WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA
CARRIE KENYON DIRECTOR 25 WELLS ST WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA
BETH FRENETTE DIRECTOR 126 FRANKLIN ST WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA
BRUCE TETLOW DIRECTOR 14 CLARA DR STE 2A MYSTIC, CT 06355 USA
ANGELA THOMAN-MILLER DIRECTOR 153-159 ATLANTIC AVE WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA
PAM PANCIERA DIRECTOR FOXWOODS 350 TROLLY LIN BLVD MASHANTUCKET, CT 06338 USA

CHAIRMAN

Name Role Address
JOANNA VALENTINI CHAIRMAN 9 GRANITE ST WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA

1ST VICE CHAIRMAN

Name Role Address
SUZIE FLORES 1ST VICE CHAIRMAN 179 MECHANIC ST PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 USA

2ND VICE CHAIRMAN

Name Role Address
DANIEL LATHROP 2ND VICE CHAIRMAN 33 CRESTVIEW DR WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

Name Role Address
JOHN LAYTON IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN ONE CHAMER WAY WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA

SECRETARY

Name Role Address
KELSEY BYRNE SECRETARY 69 HIGH ST WESTERLY, RI 02891 USA

Events

Type Date Old Value New Value
Name Change 2015-10-17 THE GREATER WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

Filings

Number Name File Date
202457568340 Annual Report 2024-07-03
202455902560 Revocation Notice For Failure to File An Annual Report 2024-06-17
202333800900 Annual Report 2023-04-24
202216099470 Annual Report 2022-04-28
202198741590 Annual Report 2021-06-28
202077186650 Annual Report 2020-11-23
201930590090 Annual Report 2019-12-23
201927090910 Revocation Notice For Failure to File An Annual Report 2019-11-06
201874385600 Annual Report 2018-08-13
201747089190 Annual Report 2017-07-06

Tax Exempt

EIN Type of Organization Exempt Organization Status Address Ruling Date
05-0382206 Corporation Unconditional Exemption 1 CHAMBER WAY, WESTERLY, RI, 02891-2670 1979-06
In Care of Name % MICHAEL F BENEVIDIES
Group Exemption Number 0000
Subsection Board of Trade, Business League, Chamber of Commerce, Real Estate Board
Affiliation Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Classification Literary Organization, Social Welfare Organization, Labor Organization, Chamber of Commerce, Mutual Cooperative Telephone Co.
Deductibility Contributions are not deductible.
Foundation All organizations except 501(c)(3)
Tax Period 2023-06
Asset 1,000,000 to 4,999,999
Income 500,000 to 999,999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
PF Filing Requirement No 990-PF return
Accounting Period Jun
Asset Amount 1361335
Income Amount 816942
Form 990 Revenue Amount 618161
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities -
Sort Name -

Copies of Returns (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T)

Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 202306
Filing Type E
Return Type 990O
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Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 202206
Filing Type E
Return Type 990O
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Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 202106
Filing Type E
Return Type 990O
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Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 201906
Filing Type E
Return Type 990O
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Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 201806
Filing Type E
Return Type 990O
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Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 201706
Filing Type E
Return Type 990O
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Organization Name OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER FO COMMERCE
EIN 05-0382206
Tax Period 201606
Filing Type P
Return Type 990O
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Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
1766248306 2021-01-19 0165 PPP 1 Chamber Way, Westerly, RI, 02891-2670
Loan Status Date 2021-09-17
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 60
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 42000
Loan Approval Amount (current) 42000
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 16432
Servicing Lender Name Dime Bank
Servicing Lender Address 290 Salem Tpke, NORWICH, CT, 06360-6494
Rural or Urban Indicator R
Hubzone N
LMI N
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address Westerly, WASHINGTON, RI, 02891-2670
Project Congressional District RI-02
Number of Employees 2
NAICS code 813910
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type 501(c)6 � Non Profit Membership
Originating Lender ID 16432
Originating Lender Name Dime Bank
Originating Lender Address NORWICH, CT
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 42218.17
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-08-03

Date of last update: 06 Apr 2025

Sources: Rhode Island Department of State