Community Promotional Fund Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Eugene Buticci
Name of applicant:
Barstow Chamber of Commerce
Name of organization or group represented:
PO Box 698, Barstow, CA 92312-0698
Mailing address:
760-267-0349
Contact phone number(s):
Non-Profit? X Yes No If no, are you partnering with a non-profit:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Amount requested: $ 15,000
, Offset costs of producing this free annual community
What will the funds be used for?
event enjoyed by locals and travellers
October 11, 2025
When will the activity take place?
Where will the activity take place? East Main Street between Barstow Road/1st Avenue Why are the funds needed? Offset costs associated with producing this annual event enjoyed by locals and travellers alike .30
How many Barstow area residents are involved with this organization? 1,500
How many spectators will watch this activity?
Please describe how this activity will benefit Barstow. If additional space is necessary, please attach additional sheets:
This annual event provides family activity at no cost. The Barstow Chamber of Commerce is expanding activities in preparation of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66.
Over 80 vintage vehicles are on display from all over the southwest.
Kids specific activities have been added, a food truck court, and many vendors. This year's emcee is youtube sensation Wonderhussy.
Her video's generally have 100k to 200k views.
Rev. August 2013 Community Promotional Fund Application Page 1 With this application, please attach the following:
1. A detailed budget stating the total cost of the activity or event, all sources and amounts of funding, and all expenses;
2. A description of the organization's or group's purpose or objective.
By signing below, I declare that I have read the City's Community Promotional Fund Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. I understand that an incomplete application will not be accepted and that the organization or applicant will not be considered for funding. (If the application is being submitted on behalf of an organization or school, an additional signature is required.) Bettin Eugene Butticci 05/27/2025
Signature of Applicant Applicant Name (printed) & Date
School Principal or Organization
President/Director Signature
(if applicable)
Rev. August 2013 Community Promotional Fund Application Page 2 Main Street USA Festival
Paid Sposorship 4000 Marketing $ 1,500.00
In-Kind 5000 Volunteer T Shirts $ 400.00
Porta Potties 800.00
Plaques/Awards $ 1,500.00
Street Pole Banners $ 1,000.00
Stage Rental $ 3,500.00
Live Band/Entertainemt 4,000.00
Car Show Goodie Bag $ 1,000.00
Tables & Chairs Rental 1,000.00
Tent Rental 750.00
Vendor Fee's $ 1,200.00
$ 16,650.00
BARSTOW
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tourism Committee
To whom it may concern.
Below is some information regarding the Barstow Chamber of Commerce and its Tourism Committee.
Barstow Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement:
To create an inclusive platform that helps business better market their products and services. To facilitate the creation of relationships between those organizations and individuals that want to make Barstow a better place to live, work, and have a business. . To help organizations navigate business law, economic changes, and new marketing techniques now and into the future.
Barstow Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee Purpose Statement:
The Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee's mission is to promote tourism of the community landmarks, events, museums and visiting centers; to generate media marketing and assist in the advancement of the region's tourism economy.
If you have any questions. feel free to call the chamber office at 760.256.8617 or send an email to [email protected]
Sincerely.
Eugene Butticci
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
P.O. Box 698 | Barstow: California 92312-0698
Office: (760) 256-8617| email: [email protected] wehsite: www.barstowchamber.com The Barstow Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee's mission is to promote tourism of the community landmarks, events, museums and visiting centers; to generate media marketing and assist in the advancement of the region's tourism economy.
P.O. Box 698 | Barstow | California | 92312-0698
Telephone: 760.256.8617 | Website: barstowchamber.com
Internal Revenue Service nt of the Treasury
District Director
•P"D Box 2350: Room 5137
Los Angeles, CA 90053 Miess
Employer Identification Number:
95-1716272
Date: JẠN.. 28, 1987 Case Number:
956363018
BARSTOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • Contact Person:
270 E VIRGINIA WAY P O BOX 698 TOMBACK, MARK I.
BARSTOW, CA 92311 Contact Telephone Number:
(213): 894-4885
Internal Revenue Code
•Section 501(c) (6)
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Form 990 Required:
yes
, Caveat Applies:
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Dear Applicant:
Based on information supplied, and assuming your operations will be as stated in your application for recognition exemption, we have determined you are exempt fron Federal income tax under. the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code:section indicated above.
Unless specifically excepted, you are liable for taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (social security taxes) for each employee to whom you pay $100 or more during a calendar year.: And, unless excepted, you are . also: fiable for: tax under the Federal. Unemployment Tax Act for each employee to whom: you pay. $50 or more during a calendar quarter if, during the current or preceding. calendar. year, you had one or more employees at any time in each of 20 calendar weeks or you paid wages of $1,500 or more in: any calendar quarter. If you have any questions about excise, employment or. other Federal taxes, please address them to this office.
If your purposes, character, or sethod of operation change, please let us know so we. can consider the effect of the change on your exempt status. Also, you should inform us. of all changes in. your name and , address.
The heading of this letter indicates whether you must file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. If Yes is: indicated, you are only required to file Form 990 if your gross receipts each year are normally more than $25,000.. If a return is required, it must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth month: after the end of your annual accounting period. The law provides for a penalty of $10 a day, up to a maximum of $5,000, when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. This penalty may also be charged if a return is not complete. So please make sure your return is complete before you file it.
You are not required to file Federal income tax returns unless you are subject to the tax on unrelated business income under section 511 of the Letter 948 (CG)
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BARSTOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Internal Revenue Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must file an income tax return on Forn 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Incone Tax Return. In this letter we are not determining whether any. of your present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or business as defined in Code: saction 513.
You need an employer identification number even if you have no employees.: If an employer identification number has not entered on your application, a number, will be assigned to you and you will be advised of it.
Please use that nuber on all returns you file and in all correspondence with the Internal: Revenue Service.
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If you have any questions, please contact the person whose. name and telephone number are shown in the heading of this letter.
Frederal tehiche
Frederick C. Neilsen
District Director
Letter 948 (CG)