Program areas at Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy and Government Affairs - Identify issues of concern and work with elected officials to promote policies and programs to stimulate the area's economic growth and create job opportunities. Our top priorities this year were housing and homelessness, public safety, right to work, and paid sick leave/minimum wage adoption and amendment.
Programs and Events - Provide opportunities for business networking through a variety of member events. The Chamber started up our Center for Economic Inclusion and prepared for the launch of Diverse Business Enterprise certifications in early 2023.
Member Services - Strengthen the Chamber's membership and improve services to members with special emphasis on member recruitment, retention and activation through continued communication with members. Discount programs for members included office supplies, workers comp insurance, tuition discounts, fuel, and internet service. Publication of our bi-monthly e-newsletter highlights members and offers advertising opportunities. We welcomed 595 new members and retained 87% of our current members.
Who funds Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Rick Baker | Chief Executive Officer | $315,690 | 2024-05-30 |
| Kate Wezeman | Vice President of Finance and Operations | $139,427 | 2023-12-31 |
| Omar Cuevas | Vice President of Sales and Marketing | $204,196 | 2023-12-31 |
| Andy Johnston | Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Engagement | $129,734 | 2023-12-31 |
| Joshua Lunger | Vice President of Government Affairs | $103,986 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 25 more key personnel |
Financials for Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $257,840 | $25,000 | 931.4% |
| Program services | $3,895,936 | $4,029,721 | -3.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $60,842 | $7,965 | 663.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $22,432 | $30,652 | -26.8% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $713,176 | $518,202 | 37.6% |
| Total revenues | $4,950,226 | $4,611,540 | 7.3% |
Organizations like Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Tampa Bay Chamber | 501(c)(6) | Tampa, FL | $3,633,873 |
| Conway Area Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Conway, AR | $1,871,746 |
| Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) | 501(c)(6) | Providence, RI | $1,541,725 |
| Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Shreveport, LA | $5,120,507 |
| Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Seattle, WA | $11,949,125 |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Phoenix, AZ | $3,723,034 |
| San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) | 501(c)(6) | San Antonio, TX | $1,482,895 |
| Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) | 501(c)(6) | Dallas, TX | $12,351,364 |
| Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC) | 501(c)(6) | Toledo, OH | $3,351,550 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Tallahassee, FL | $9,004,885 |
Data update history
August 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
HomelessnessBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarships
General information
- Address
- 250 Monroe Ave NW Suite 150
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Metro area
- Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- County
- Kent County, MI
- Website URL
- grandrapids.org/Â
- Phone
- (616) 771-0350
- Facebook page
- GrandRapidsAreaChamberÂ
- Twitter profile
- @graccÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 38-0592500
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1888
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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