Program areas at Greater Fort Wayne
For its member/investor businesses and individuals, gfw Inc. Provides networking, educational, and promotional opportunities through a variety of events and activities. At the end of 2023, gfw Inc. had 1347 members/investors. Gfw inc.'s signature programs include leadership Fort Wayne, the bridge program, onboard Fort Wayne, madebyme, women's network, and inter-city visits. Gfw Inc. Advocates for business at all levels of government on behalf of its members/investors. Gfw Inc. also provides professional services to the Fort Wayne -allen county airport authority in implementing the economic development plan for smith field airport and the Fort Wayne international airport. Fort wayne-allen county is a community on the rise. Our economic development team assists with businesses that are expanding and/or locating in our area. Results for 2023 include: 20 deals, 700+ new jobs, 42 million in new annual payroll, and 770 million in private investment. We are building a nationally recognized economy, thanks to our business-friendly environment, collaborative leadership, and undeniable downtown momentum.
Other exempt purpose accomplisments.
Grants made by Greater Fort Wayne
Who funds Greater Fort Wayne
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Greater Fort Wayne
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| John Urbahns | Chief Executive Officer and President | $254,476 | 2023-08-22 |
| Susan Wesner | Chief Financial Officer | $166,146 | 2023-01-26 |
| Brenda Gerber | Vincent Chief Impact Officer | | 2023-01-26 |
| Brenda Gerber Vincent | Chief Impact | $159,047 | 2022-12-31 |
| Melissa Beber | Vice President of Business Advocacy | | 2023-01-26 |
| ...and 13 more key personnel |
Financials for Greater Fort Wayne
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $221,402 | $216,366 | 2.3% |
| Program services | $3,196,349 | $2,761,811 | 15.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $22,931 | $0 | 999% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $36,604 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $6,225 | $16,195 | -61.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $40,915 | $49,339 | -17.1% |
| Total revenues | $3,524,426 | $3,043,711 | 15.8% |
Organizations like Greater Fort Wayne
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Henry County Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Mcdonough, GA | $1,679,995 |
| Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC) | 501(c)(6) | Toledo, OH | $3,351,550 |
| Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | FT Mitchell, KY | $2,640,787 |
| Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Los Angeles, CA | $5,710,532 |
| Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Broken Arrow, OK | $1,357,089 |
| Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Joplin, MO | $1,544,984 |
| Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Cheyenne, WY | $1,301,769 |
| Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Bloomington, IN | $913,154 |
| The Chamber Southwest Louisiana | 501(c)(6) | Lake Charles, LA | $973,179 |
| Portland Regional Chamber | 501(c)(6) | Portland, ME | $1,115,189 |
Data update history
February 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- 200 E Main St 8th Floor
- Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Metro area
- Fort Wayne, IN
- County
- Allen County, IN
- Website URL
- greaterfortwayneinc.com/
- Phone
- (260) 420-6945
- Facebook page
- GreaterFortWayneInc
- Twitter profile
- @greaterfwinc
IRS details
- EIN
- 35-0315995
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1918
- 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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