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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0452260

GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · VANCOUVER, WA 98660

Financials

$1.1M$1.3M2023$1.5M$1.4M2024$1.6M$1.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,585,430$1,602,617-$17,187$1,670,672$1,241,560$429,112
December 31, 2024990$1,500,867$1,421,482$79,385$1,289,411$854,989$434,422
December 31, 2023990$1,129,787$1,253,388-$123,601$898,035$542,998$355,037
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$572,973
Membership dues
$572,973
Program service revenue
$985,838
Investment income
$1,341
Other revenue
$25,278

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$153,867
Other salaries and wages
$772,926
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,072,050
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$91,611
Travel
$13,457
Depreciation
$48,068

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,289,411
Total assets, end of year
$1,670,672
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,241,560
Net assets, end of year
$429,112
Land, buildings and equipment
$254,563
Net assets without donor restrictions
$429,112
Gross unrelated business income
$36,944
Gross receipts
$1,585,430
Employees
15
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1890
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN MCDONAGHC.E.O.
Officer
40$149,211$4,656
DEBRA CARNESVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MANDY HENRIKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NELSON HOLMBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEANN CAVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMARA FULLERAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLIFF MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERESA PETRIETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN DOMBROSKICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICK CAMPFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATHANIEL DICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIANNA MARLERAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAT KIELYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHERRI MCMILLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE NIEMIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE SHERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI REEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLISON PAULETTOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PETER CLARKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHERRI BENNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY REEVESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN MCDONAGHC.E.O.
Officer
40$127,582$6,154
DEBRA CARNESVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LISA GOECKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NELSON HOLMBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY O'HARABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED DUVALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMARA FULLERAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLIFF MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN BORTVEDTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN DOMBROSKICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAX AULTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEVIN GETCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIANNA MARLERAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAT KIELYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHERRI MCMILLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE NIEMIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STACEY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NAREK DANIYELYANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONY JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF SNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CIRITH ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI REEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALLISON PAULETTOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLY WALSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETER CLARKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN MCDONAGHC.E.O.
Officer
40$123,006$9,472
DEBRA CARNESVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LISA GOECKESECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NELSON HOLMBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY O'HARABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED DUVALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMARA FULLERAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLIFF MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN BORTVEDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN DOMBROSKICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAX AULTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEVIN GETCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIANNA MARLERAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAT KIELYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHERRI MCMILLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE NIEMIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STACEY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NAREK DANIYELYANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONY JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF SNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CIRITH ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI REEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1111 MAIN ST STE 201, VANCOUVER, WA 98660-2958
In care of
% BBSI PREFERRED PAYROLL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOHN MCDONAGH, 1111 MAIN STREET 201, VANCOUVER, WA 98660
Signed the 990
JOHN MCDONAGH, CEO
Phone
(360) 694-2588
Return prepared by
PLYMALE & GILLESPIE CPAS PLLC

Mission

THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER (GVC) IS PROUD TO SERVE THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES. OUR COMMUNITY OF BUSINESSES RANGE FROM LARGE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES, ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO MAIN STREET "MOM 'N POP" SHOPS THAT ARE LOOKING FOR TRUSTED REFERRALS AND A SUPPORT NETWORK.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BUSINESS PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT (POD) - OFFERING A VARIETY OF VALUABLE RESOURCES TO EXISTING BUSINESS OWNERS, BRAND NEW START-UPS, AND EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE AN IDEA AND WANT TO START A BUSINESS, THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS POD PROVIDES OUR REGION WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS. FROM THE FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCKS OF BUSINESS CREATION TO THE UNIQUE UNDERSTANDING OF A THRIVING ORGANIZATION, THIS PROGRAM WILL SHAPE AND CREATE THE PROFESSIONAL LEADERS OF THE FUTURE.
  • WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP:WOMEN WHO MEAN BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM: THIS FULL-DAY EVENT, HOSTED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, WELCOMES 300+ WOMEN AND MEN THROUGHOUT OUR REGION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPACT FEMALE LEADERS HAVE ON OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF INSIGHTFUL WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, AND PRESENTATIONS.EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S COUNCIL (EWC): FOUR CURATED SESSIONS OFFER C-SUITE LEVEL WOMEN THE ABILITY TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND FIND INSPIRATION ALONGSIDE FELLOW EXECUTIVES, THROUGH CAREFULLY SELECTED SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS. CUSTOM BASKETS INCLUSIVE OF FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND TOPIC-RELATED MATERIAL ARE HAND DELIVERED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S COUNCIL PRIOR TO EACH SESSION (4).IRIS AWARDS: FOR 35 YEARS, THE IRIS AWARDS HAVE RECONGNIZED OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND WOMEN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY. THE CHAMBER IS GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO HOST A VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING THE WOMEN WHO MEAN BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM AND RECOGNIZE 6 WOMEN LEADERS IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER COMMUNITY.
  • LEGISLATIVE REVIEW - A REVIEW OF THE LATEST SESSION IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP YOU INFORMED ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. 12 STATE SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM CLARK COUNTY WILL PROVIDE UPDATES INCLUDING SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES FROM THE RECENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION, DIRECTLY IMPACTING BUSINESS IN OUR REGION.
  • LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK - ENGAGING OUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS IN A CONVERSATION ABOUT BUSINESS PRIORITIES IN THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. A UNITED BUSINESS COMMUNITY STARTS WITH YOU. POLICY AND BUDGET DECISIONS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS CAN DIRECTLY IMPACT BUSINESSES' ABILITY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.ALONG WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, CREDC AND ICC, THE CHAMBER WILL PRESENT THE SHARED BUSINESS PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING SESSION TO OUR ATTENDEES AND LEGISLATORS. THESE DIRECTLY IMPACT THE WORK AND ADVOCACY THE CHAMBER UNDERTAKES ON BEHALF OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO KEEP MOVING BUSINESS FORWARD IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.4E) GROWTHE360 E-GIFT CARDS - GROW THE (360) IS A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATED BY THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER. A PROMISE TO LOCAL MERCHANTS TO KEEP MONEY LOCAL. E-GIFT CARDS ALLOW ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIFT LOCALLY.4F) BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS - CELEBRATING BUSINESS! GVC'S BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP AWARDS LIVESTREAM BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER VIRTUALLY TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF SIX BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS. WE'LL ALSO RECAP THE PREVIOUS YEAR, SHARE THE CHAMBER'S VISION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S FUTURE AND RAISE VISIBILITY AND FUNDS FOR SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS SUPPORTING OUR AREA'S GROWING ORGANIZATIONS.4G) CHAMBER WORKSPACE - THE CHAMBER OFFERS A SHARED, BUSINESS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN WORKSPACE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, AND OTHER WORKERS NEEDING A SPACE TO GET WORK DONE, NETWORK AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY. AS AN AFFILIATE, YOU WILL NOT JUST BE A CUSTOMER OF THE CHAMBER WORKSPACE; YOU'LL BE AN ACTIVE PART OF WHAT THE CHAMBER IS AND DOES FOR THIS COMMUNITY.4H) WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT - SIP, SHOP SWING IS A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE TO CONNECT WITH BUSINESSWOMEN IN A FUN AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. A9-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD IN AUGUST PROVIDES A UNIQUE AND FUN WAY TO NETWORK EXCLUSIVELY WITH WOMEN EXECUTIVES, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND ENTREPRENEURS. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WILL COOK UP, SERVE UP OR PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCTS AT EACH TEE, OFFERING PLAYERS THE CHANCE TO SHOP AND SIP WHILE THEY SWING.4I) OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT - AN 18-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD IN JUNE DESIGNED TO HARNESS THE INTERACTIVE SPIRIT OF SPORT AND BUSINESS. THIS HAS BEEN A "SOLD OUT" TOURNAMENT EACH YEAR, HOSTING OVER 200 AREA PROFESSIONALS COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS THE MOST MEMORABLE TOURNAMENT IN THE REGION.4J) LEMONADE DAY GREATER VANCOUVER - LEMONADE DAY IS A FUN, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUTH HOW TO START, OWN, AND OPERATE THEIR VERY OWN BUSINESS - A LEMONADE STAND. EACH YEAR, THE CHAMBER AND MEMBER BUSINESSES GIVE YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY SETTING UP THEIR BUSINESS IN A HIGHLY PROFITABLE LOCATION FOR A COMMUNITY-WIDE LEMONADE DAY. THESE LESSONS HELP TODAY'S YOUTH BECOME THE BUSINESS LEADERS, SOCIAL ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND FORWARD-THINKING CITIZENS OF TOMORROW.4K) BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - OUR BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT OFFERS MEMBERS, FUTURE MEMBERS, CUSTOMERS, AND AREA PROFESSIONALS THE CHANCE TO NETWORK IN AN ENGAGING, UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE.THESE EVENTS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM 5:00-7:00 P.M. THE HOST PRESENTS GUESTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN A MEMORABLE AND EXCITING WAY, MAKING EACH MONTHLY EVENT DISTINCTIVE.4L) MIND WHAT MATTERS WEBINARS - OVER THE COURSE OF THE CALENDAR YEAR, THE CHAMBER PROVIDES A RICH SELECTION OF SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR BUSINESSES SEEKING TO DEVELOP AND GROW. BUILT TO BRING VITAL INFORMATION TO OUR MEMBERS, MIND WHAT MATTERS OFFERS WEBINAR STYLE WORKSHOPS WHRE ATTENDEES ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS ON AN ARRAY OF TOPICS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON BOTH BUSINESS BASICS AND INNOVATIONS SUCH AS SOCIAL MEDIA.4M) RIBBON CUTTINGS - THE CHAMBER CONDUCTS COMPLIMENTARY RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS. CEREMONIES CAN BE PERFORMED AS A STAND-ALONE EVENT, AS PART OF A BUSINESS'S OPEN HOUSE OR GRAND OPENING. WE BRING THE CAMERA, OFFICIAL SCISSORS AND, OF COURSE, THE RIBBON!4N) SAVOR THE COUVE - SAVOR THE COUVE - A RESTAURANT COLLABORATION SERIES OF DINNERS BENEFITING RESTAURANTS AND NONPROFITS IN CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON. THE SERIES RUNS FOR SIXTEEN WEEKS.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-0452260
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1939
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,670,672
Income (IRS master file)
$1,585,430

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,585,430$1,602,617$1,670,672XML
990December 2024$1,500,867$1,421,482$1,289,411XML
990December 2023$1,129,787$1,253,388$898,035XML
990December 2022$1,373,165$1,169,375$1,328,403IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 91-0452260).

Questions about GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What is the EIN of GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is 91-0452260.
Is GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1939.
Are donations to GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GREATER VANCOUVER 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 GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN MCDONAGH.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,211 (JOHN MCDONAGH, C.E.O.).
How much revenue does GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,585,430, expenses of $1,602,617 and total assets of $1,670,672 at year end.

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