Hermosa Beach Chamber Foundation
In an effort to continue to produce treasured community events that largely benefit the South Bay community, the Board of Directors of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce voted to form a new community foundation in 2021 to fundraise, plan, and produce treasured community traditions like the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Hermosa for the Holidays.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber Foundation (HBC Foundation) is a fully filed and verified 501(c)3. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for more information.
Our Mission: To provide community-building events, activities, and services to the City of Hermosa Beach that cultivate a sense of community, tradition, and goodwill.
EIN: 87-3464101 Tax Exemption Status
Founding Membership
As the first fundraising effort of the Foundation, we are seeking community members who wish to be a "Founding Member." This is an opportunity for donors to not only contribute to the community they work and live in, but also an opportunity to be listed as a Founding Member on all materials.
Founding Member - Business: $1,000 initial contribution and pledge to continue annually by the end of December
Founding Member - Family/Individual: $500 initial contribution and pledge to continue annually by the end of December
Membership includes:
- Listing on website
- Invitation to annual “thank you” event
- Special t-shirt or apparel
- Contribute to decision making of events
- **Listing as sponsor on all Foundation events (signage, web, etc)
- **Listing on organization letterhead
Make a pledge and we'll invoice you at your requested time.
Founding members as of March 20, 2023:
The Jones Family
The Dunbabin Family
The Balik Family
Jan Brittain
Ryan Nowicki
SkyOne Federal Credit Union
Skechers Foundation
Erika & Greg Newman
Kathy Knoll & Jeff Bonafede
Tynan Mason & the Team at Higher Grounds Mgmt
Jeannie Penner-More
The Vernon Family
Jessica Accamando and Ashley Tull
Scott and Rachel Hayes
The Friedberg Family
General Membership
General members do not pledge to contribute each year but instead join year by year without commitment.
Member - Business: $500 initial contribution and pledge to continue annually by the end of December
Member - Family/Individual: $250 initial contribution and pledge to continue annually by the end of December
Membership includes:
- Listing on website
- Invitation to annual “thank you” event
- Special t-shirt or apparel
- Contribute to decision making of events
St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 11
For those who are not interested in a long-term investment, individual one-time contributions are also welcome. As we are currently fundraising for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, we are seeking contributions in the following amounts to ensure all community and nonprofit organizations in Hermosa are able to participate.
$500 - fully funds the participation of a nonprofit in the parade
$250 - contributes to the production expenses of the parade
We also welcome contributions in other amounts. We are grateful for your support!
Or make your check payable to the 'Hermosa Beach Chamber Foundation' and deliver to 120 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach CA 90254 Attn: Chamber Foundation.