Nonprofit · EIN 91-0418800
SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,242,357 | $4,483,223 | -$240,866 | $5,044,093 | $2,775,657 | $2,268,436 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,132,019 | $5,397,500 | -$265,481 | $6,113,838 | $3,041,049 | $3,072,789 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,670,756
- of which government grants
- $1,003,539
- Program service revenue
- $2,439,449
- Investment income
- $52,291
- Net rental income
- $79,861
- Other revenue
- $79,861
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,666
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $255,876
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,835,183
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,532,292
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,549
- Accounting fees
- $106,196
- Occupancy
- $378,457
- Travel
- $152,348
- Depreciation
- $61,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,113,838
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,044,093
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,775,657
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,268,436
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $107,095
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $745,742
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,522,694
- Gross receipts
- $4,242,357
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1898
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisha Benson | CEO Officer | 40 | $227,175 | $27,509 |
| Lisa Lewis | VP of Development and Partnership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,738 | $25,103 |
| Gary Ballew | VP of Economic Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,138 | $31,863 |
| Erin Vincent | VP of Education and Talent Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,269 | $18,529 |
| Stacey Cowles | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Nemec | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Demchuk | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Cicero | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Symmes | General Counsel Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Baker-Spink | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Condon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Curran | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Hauschild | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Otto Klein | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Maier | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris McFaul | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcelo Morales | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Read | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Roettger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Varela | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Vermillion | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 55 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisha Benson | CEO Officer | 40 | $233,306 | $30,449 |
| Gary Ballew | VP of Economic Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,164 | $32,049 |
| Lisa Lewis | VP of Development and Partnership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,790 | $22,054 |
| Carla Cicero | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Cowles | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Nemec | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcelo Morales | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Symmes | General Counsel Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Swinyard | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Bouten | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Baker-Spink | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris McFaul | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Patrick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Silha | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Demchuk | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryll DeWald | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Condon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Ting | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Vermillion | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Christine Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva Marquette | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ezra Eckhardt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco Velazquez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Stokes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon Hester | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jasen Bronec | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Allert | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Philipps | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Van Loben Sels | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Honekamp | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Rowe | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Schmidt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keva Sonderen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Person | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle England | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Underwood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Kuney | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Ewers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Hege | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nadine Burgess | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Sohn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Otto Klein | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Read | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Haugen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Flint | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rustin Hall | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shari McMahan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelly O-Quinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Curran | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Hauschild | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Utt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Stacey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thayne McCulloh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 200, SPOKANE, WA 99201-0908
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Alisha Benson, 801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200, Spokane, WA 99201
- Signed the 990
- Alisha Benson, CEO
- Phone
- (509) 624-1393
- Website
- greaterspokane.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, dba Greater Spokane, Incorporated, primary mission is to lead transformative business and community initiatives to build a robust regional economy.
Program accomplishments
- Membership & Events: Greater Spokane Inc. strengthens regional business growth by facilitating networking opportunities, providing educational programs, and delivering resources that support informed decision-making. Our events bring together business leaders to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and build connections that drive economic development. Additionally, we educate businesses through targeted training programs, helping them navigate challenges, enhance their operations, and contribute to the overall economic vitality of the region.
- Greater Growth: Greater Spokane Inc. drives economic development by providing comprehensive support to businesses at every stage of their growth. This includes fostering entrepreneurship, assisting startups, enabling expansion for existing companies, retaining businesses in the region, and recruiting new ones. Our targeted efforts focus on high-growth and high-potential industries such as life sciences, aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, and professional services. Through strategic recruitment and marketing, we promote the region as a competitive and attractive location for businesses to thrive.
- Greater Talent: Career Connect Northeast serves as the foundation for providing career-connected learning and STEM experiences in the region. By fostering partnerships between businesses and educators, we help develop a workforce equipped with the skills needed for success. Key programs include Teaching the Teachers, Business After-School, and Greater Minds. Through the Spokane STEM Network, we engage students to increase their pursuit of STEM competencies, preparing them for future careers. Additionally, our Greater Minds initiative focuses on improving educational attainment for adults in Spokane County, supporting the community's goal of raising the percentage of adults with post-secondary degrees.
- Greater Voice: Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) collaborates with the business community to advocate for policies that promote economic growth and strengthen the local business environment. This includes advancing initiatives such as lowering workers' compensation and unemployment insurance costs, supporting workforce development, and improving facilities and infrastructure. Each year, GSI develops comprehensive State and Federal Legislative Agendas that unify and represent the interests of the community. These agendas advocate for key issues in business, transportation, education, healthcare, military affairs, and more, ensuring that the region's needs are addressed at the legislative level.
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 | Not 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
- 91-0418800
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1925
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,044,093
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,242,357
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,242,357 | $4,483,223 | $5,044,093 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,132,019 | $5,397,500 | $6,113,838 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,819,739 | $4,589,969 | $6,247,004 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 91-0418800).
Questions about SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- What is the EIN of SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 91-0418800.
- Is SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1925.
- Are donations to SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Alisha Benson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $227,175 (Alisha Benson, CEO).
- How much revenue does SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,242,357, expenses of $4,483,223 and total assets of $5,044,093 at year end.
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