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GREATER UTICA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
UTICA, NY · EIN 333360964 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · greateruticachamber.org
revenue
$117K
expenses
$145K
net assets
$-28K
employees
0
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

MEMBER-BASED, BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROSPEROUS ECONOMIC CLIMATE THAT WILL ENHANCE COMMERCIAL GROWTH AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO RESIDE IN THE UTICA REGION. FOUNDATION IS USED TO FURTHER ASSIST THE REIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ITS GOALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Greater Utica Chamber Foundation supports economic development and commercial growth in the Utica region through its affiliation with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. The organization promotes regional business advancement, quality of life improvements, and professional networking. It produces the "Leveling Up" podcast series to highlight local business leaders and community initiatives.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Leveling Up Podcast
Interview series featuring local business leaders and professionals to highlight regional economic development, career growth, and organizational initiatives in the Mohawk Valley
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Professional Networking Events 2 activities
    • Operates young professionals and youth engagement programs
      Runs a young professionals networking group for individuals aged 40 and under, offering professional development, networking, and community engagement opportunities. Organizes the Intern Night at the Utica Zoo and hosted the Utica Youth Empowerment Summit to support youth career development in the region.
    • Organizes member and community events to promote business and civic engagement
      Plans and hosts signature events such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies with media outreach, networking events for interns and young professionals, and community awareness events to celebrate local businesses and ideas. Also organizes the Unleash The Feast Summer Party as a culminating event for Oneida County Restaurant Week.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Administers civic and educational programs for students
      Hosts an annual local civics competition for middle school students that includes an in-person event, awards recognition, and cash prizes of $125, $250, and $500 for third, second, and first place winners, respectively, to promote civic engagement.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Conducts workforce and talent development initiatives
      Launches programs such as "Real Life Rosies" in partnership with MVCC and Working Solutions to promote manufacturing apprenticeships, and the "What’s Upstate?" project to attract, recruit, and retain talent in the Mohawk Valley region.
  • Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
    • Engages in public policy advocacy
      Establishes public policy positions and advocates for or against legislative measures at the local, regional, state, and federal levels to support the interests of the business community in the Greater Utica area.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosts charitable fundraising events
      Hosts the annual Jingle Jam fundraiser featuring music, food, drinks, and raffles, with proceeds directed to local organizations that provide food, clothing, and toys to families in need during the holidays.
  • Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
    • Manages member engagement and retention programs
      Operates an ambassadors program focused on member communication, appreciation, retention, and engagement to strengthen the Chamber’s network and support system for local businesses.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Operates member communications and outreach programs
      Produces and distributes a weekly email publication featuring news and information from member organizations to over 6,000 subscribers, enhancing communication and engagement across the business network.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Provides customizable membership benefits and services to businesses
      Offers a customizable à la carte menu of services and benefits for Chamber members, including annual access to Business After Hours events, universal credit dollars for sponsorships, and unlimited rental access to conference and education rooms to support member engagement and operational needs.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Supports community involvement in major regional events
      Facilitates community participation in the Boilermaker Road Race through sponsorships, volunteerism, and partnerships, and participates in planning for the race’s 50th anniversary in 2027.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supports regional economic development and business growth
      Advances commercial growth and economic development in the Utica region by supporting the expansion of existing businesses, attracting new enterprises, and creating jobs. Provides direct support to member businesses through services and benefits that enhance their success as economic entities.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$47K40%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$145K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$-28K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ARICCA LEWIS — TREASURER
  • BRIAN LOUGHLIN — ASSISTANT TR
  • DOMINICK MANFREDO — FIRST VICE C
  • JULIAN GALIMO TESTA — SECRETARY
  • STEPHEN TURNBULL — 2ND VICE CHA
  • TRACY PAGE — CHAIR
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • 1888 Biergarten & Tavern Partner — Hosted the Unleash The Feast Summer Party at their venue.
  • Boilermaker Road Race Partner — Collaborates on event planning and community engagement efforts for the Boilermaker Road Race.
  • Catalyst Group Coalition — Young professionals under 40 are automatically members of the Catalyst Group, which operates within the Chamber with a Steering Committee and task forces.
  • Greater Utica Chamber Foundation Network — Related entity under the Greater Utica Chamber umbrella focused on community and economic development initiatives.
  • Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Network — Catalyst operates as a young professional initiative within the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.
  • Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Network — Member-based organization with close to 600 businesses and organizations collaborating to support the Greater Utica Area.
  • Indium Corporation Partner — Partner organization that sponsors Chamber events, including Catalyst meetups.
  • MACNY Partner — Partnered with MACNY on the launch of the "Real Life Rosies" manufacturing apprenticeship program.
  • MVCC Partner — Collaborated with MVCC on the "Real Life Rosies" program to expand manufacturing apprenticeship opportunities.
  • MVCC Partner — Host sponsor providing venue and support for the local civics competition.
  • Mohawk Valley Latino Association Partner — Board member Sonia Martinez represents the Mohawk Valley Latino Association on the Greater Utica Chamber Foundation board.
  • Mohawk Valley Water Authority Partner — Board member Phil Tangorra represents the Mohawk Valley Water Authority on the Greater Utica Chamber Foundation board.
  • Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the regional Chamber of Commerce to advance shared economic and community development goals.
  • The Catalyst Group Partner — Young professionals networking group affiliated with the chamber for individuals aged 40 and under.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner — Partnership to host the National Civics Bee local competition.
  • WhatsUpstateNY.com Partner — Partnership to feature Chamber members through company profiles and blog posts.
  • Working Solutions Partner — Partnered with Working Solutions on the "Real Life Rosies" program to support workforce development in manufacturing.
  • success_circle_community Partner — Member-led group collaborating with the Chamber to host monthly professional and personal development events.
  • theportalutica Partner — Venue partner hosting member events such as Coffee Connections.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Advocacy for Regional Business Influence
    methodology: collective_advocacy
    By uniting member businesses in coordinated advocacy efforts, the organization amplifies regional business influence on public policy and economic conditions, because collective voice produces greater political impact than individual action.
  • Member-Driven Economic and Community Development
    methodology: member-driven economic development
    By leveraging a member-based business network, the organization drives economic growth and community engagement, because member-led participation fosters ownership, trust, and sustained collaboration in regional development initiatives.
  • Talent Pipeline Development through Civic and Professional Engagement
    methodology: talent_pipeline_development
    By engaging young professionals and students through targeted programming, leadership opportunities, and civic education, the organization strengthens the regional talent pipeline, because early and meaningful integration into professional networks increases retention and workforce commitment.