EIN 56-0459820

Greater Winston-Salem

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
1942
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce is a leading business organization in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, representing nearly 2,000 area businesses that are committed to increased economic development in the region. The Chamber is dedicated to establishing Winston-Salem as a technology-driven economic center. It provides services to strengthen existing businesses, support entrepreneurs, and encourage small business creation. The Chamber supports public school student achievement, workforce, and higher education development.
Also known as...
Greater Winston Salem Chamber of Commerce; Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
Total revenues
$2,788,702
2023
Total expenses
$2,450,058
2023
Total assets
$3,836,667
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Greater Winston-Salem

Membership services: to increase and support membership in Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Through various activities and events such as small business forums, executive dialog groups, small business resources, and member networking events.
Communication and public policy: to keep local businesses informed on public policy issues, including business incentives, education, government regulation, taxes and local initiatives, and to produce various written/media communications for Greater Winston-Salem inc.'s activities.
Economic and educational development: to promote and increase local business within the winston-salem/forsyth county area, specifically focusing on developing high-tech opportunities/business base and the necessary community infrastructure through educational and community partnerships designed to ensure the proficiency of the current and future workforce for local manufacturing/service industries and new business initiatives.

Grants made by Greater Winston-Salem

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Greater Winston-Salem Development CorporationOperating Support$267,221
Goler Community Development CorporationTech Recruitment$12,000

Who funds Greater Winston-Salem

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterCommunity Outreach$30,000
Wake Forest University (WFU)Charitable Contribution$12,500
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Greater Winston-Salem

NameTitleCompensation
Mark OwensPresident and Chief Executive Officer$278,250
Nick ReedChief Financial Officer$157,753
Calvin McRaeVice President of Public Policy
Terri CummingsVice President of Talent and Workforce
Katie CollinsSenior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Greater Winston-Salem

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,183,168
Program services$1,550,449
Investment income and dividends$54,994
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-9,204
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$9,295
Total revenues$2,788,702

Form 990s for Greater Winston-Salem

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-10-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-09-23990View PDF
2019-122021-06-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Lenny Peters Foundation
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
December 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsTrade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelReceives government funding
General information
Address
525 Vine St Suite 240
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Metro area
Winston-Salem, NC
County
Forsyth County, NC
Website URL
winstonsalem.com/ 
Phone
(336) 728-9200
Twitter profile
@wschamber 
IRS details
EIN
56-0459820
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1942
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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