Nonprofit · EIN 46-0476778
THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,605,661 | $1,561,477 | $44,184 | $1,749,871 | $222,782 | $1,527,089 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,559,520 | $1,258,774 | $300,746 | $1,627,881 | $179,660 | $1,448,221 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,387,422 | $1,174,089 | $213,333 | $1,265,736 | $136,350 | $1,129,386 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $797,303
- of which government grants
- $165,000
- Program service revenue
- $441,094
- Investment income
- $15,502
- Net income from fundraising events
- $351,762
- Other revenue
- $351,762
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,299
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $693,372
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,009,112
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,982
- Occupancy
- $65,826
- Travel
- $6,220
- Depreciation
- $15,517
- Program services (functional)
- $745,705
- Management and general (functional)
- $303,676
- Fundraising (functional)
- $512,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,627,881
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,749,871
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $222,782
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,527,089
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $71,797
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,315,090
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $211,999
- Gross receipts
- $1,872,111
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 247
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK CASTELLA JR | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 | $180,262 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCCORMACK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 30 | $99,907 | $0 | $2,498 |
| CHELSEA SCHWARZE | COO Officer | 10 | $87,693 | $0 | $2,557 |
| STACI CUSSICK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MULLANEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ORCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GREEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN E DIAMOND | OF COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DWIGHT BONK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY CATALDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CAFARELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY GAMBACORTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS TRAPANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BROOK YOUNGWIRTH-BODIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BRANDI RIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK CASTELLA JR | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 | $170,876 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCCORMACK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 30 | $104,902 | $0 |
| CHELSEA SCHWARZE | COO Officer | 10 | $0 | $85,398 |
| ROBYN WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI CUSSICK | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MULLANEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ORCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN E DIAMOND | OF COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DWIGHT BONK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY CATALDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MONGROO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS TRAPANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI RIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK CASTELLA JR | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 | $161,420 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCCORMACK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 10 | $0 | $94,324 |
| ROBYN WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI CUSSICK | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MULLANEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ORCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN E DIAMOND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DWIGHT BONK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY CATALDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA S ESCANIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMAJ FFRIEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GENN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KENYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MONGROO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS TRAPANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 CIVIC CENTER PLZ STE 400, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601-3157
- In care of
- % STEPHEN E DIAMOND
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- FRANK CASTELLA JR
- Signed the 990
- FRANK CASTELLA JR, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (845) 454-1700
- Website
- CHAMBERFDN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS NORTHEAST INC
Mission
TO ASSIST THE DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. IN THE BUILDING AND SUPPORT OF A QUALIFIED WORKFORCE BY FOSTERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ALSO COORDINATING A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT INSTRUCTS AND EDUCATES.
Program accomplishments
- WORKFORCE PROGRAM: PROVIDES INCOME ELIGIBLE YOUTH AND ADULTS AGED 14-24 WITH TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT WITH THE GOAL OF ESTABLISHING CAREER PATHWAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES. 140 IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH & ADULTS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES TO IMPROVEExpenses $663,468 · revenue $182,798
- PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO BUILD THE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY. 113 YOUTHS AND ADULTS WERE SERVED THROUGH VARIOUS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.Expenses $49,938 · revenue $225,747
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES IN THE SERVICE AREA THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,299 WERE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS TO FURTHER THEIR ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS. FUNDRAISERS ARE HELD TO SUPPORT AND ENSURE THE CONTINUED AVAILABLITY OF THE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN ADDITION TO TRANSFERS FROM SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNTS. 14 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED.Expenses $32,299 · grants $32,299 · revenue $32,549
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0476778
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,749,871
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,872,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,605,661 | $1,561,477 | $1,749,871 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,559,520 | $1,258,774 | $1,627,881 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,387,422 | $1,174,089 | $1,265,736 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,304,292 | $1,172,474 | $1,028,200 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 46-0476778).
Questions about THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC is 46-0476778.
- Is THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION 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 THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRANK CASTELLA JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,605,661, expenses of $1,561,477 and total assets of $1,749,871 at year end.
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