Nonprofit · EIN 23-1502662
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC
Tax-exempt · WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $438,007 | $452,318 | -$14,311 | $353,728 | $216,036 | $137,692 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $412,769 | $426,667 | -$13,898 | $293,153 | $142,818 | $150,335 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $311,796 | $378,977 | -$67,181 | $310,135 | $145,902 | $164,233 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $165,218
- Membership dues
- $165,218
- Program service revenue
- $33,739
- Investment income
- $5,873
- Net rental income
- $44,661
- Net income from fundraising events
- $184,052
- Other revenue
- $233,177
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $243,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $298,357
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,685
- Occupancy
- $86,168
- Travel
- $1,231
- Depreciation
- $191
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $293,153
- Total assets, end of year
- $353,728
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $216,036
- Net assets, end of year
- $137,692
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,155
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $137,692
- Gross receipts
- $665,306
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1959
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE WALKER | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $122,231 |
| JOHN SEROCK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW TUCKER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT CROLL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERESA EDGAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID CHRISTOPHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE POTTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY ENOCHES COSGROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAGGIE MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVAN LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE MCCORMICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON BARTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAMLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS PADULA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENN PASTER DETMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON PRINCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT RYBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SEGAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CHRISTOPHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SENATORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE RYAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE WALKER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $107,840 |
| CHRISTY ENOCHES COSGROVE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SEROCK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT CROLL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW TUCKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CHRISTOPHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRI EDGAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAGGIE MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVAN LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE MCCORMICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC FORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAMLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS PADULA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENN PASTER DETMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDEN PRINCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT RYBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SEGAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BLAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE WALKER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $93,309 |
| MATT SHEA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY ENOCHES COSGROVE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA WORTHINGTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BLAKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SAMMARONE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES DOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY JURS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAGGIE MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT CROLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK ENRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC FORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAMLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT HOLLIDAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA MISSETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ROTHWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SEGAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEIGH TIMBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PIERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SEROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 137 N HIGH ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3019
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Laurie Ryan, 137 NORTH HIGH STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
- Signed the 990
- Laurie Ryan, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (610) 696-4046
- Website
- GREATERWESTCHESTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- MAULO & COMPANY LTD
Mission
The Chamber serves as the voice for local businesses and nonprofits, creates opportunities for visibility and connection, and develops member-driven resources for shared learning and grrowth in service of building a thriving business ecosystem and community.
Program accomplishments
- During the reporting year, the organization advanced its mission through member engagement, educational programming, fundraising, and community events. It provided valuable networking, professional development, and collaborative opportunities to support member growth and community involvement. Fundraising initiatives generated essential resources to sustain programs and increase community awareness. Educational programming, including workshops and experiential learning opportunities, supported workforce development by building practical skills. The annual Lights Up Christmas event brought the community together, supported local businesses, and strengthened community spirit.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1502662
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $353,728
- Income (IRS master file)
- $665,306
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $438,007 | $452,318 | $353,728 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $412,769 | $426,667 | $293,153 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $311,796 | $378,977 | $310,135 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $455,686 | $369,699 | $221,186 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1502662).
Questions about CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC
- What is the EIN of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC is 23-1502662.
- Is CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1986.
- Are donations to CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Laurie Ryan.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,231 (KATIE WALKER, PAST PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $438,007, expenses of $452,318 and total assets of $353,728 at year end.
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