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MASPETH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MASPETH, NY · EIN 113500705 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · maspethchamberofcommerce.org
revenue
$68K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$69K
employees
0
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Maspeth Chamber of Commerce is a local business association founded in 1953 to support and advocate for merchants and business professionals in Maspeth, Queens, NY. It promotes community development through beautification projects, seasonal events, and initiatives to strengthen the local economy. The organization fosters collaboration among businesses and serves as a liaison to local government and community groups.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community event celebrating the holiday season with the lighting of a ceremonial tree in Maspeth
Anti-Graffiti Program
Initiative to combat vandalism and maintain clean storefronts and public spaces in the business district
Grand Avenue Street Fair
Annual community festival held on Grand Avenue featuring rides, food, arts & crafts, and entertainment; provides exhibition spaces for members and local businesses
Holiday Lights Program
Seasonal beautification initiative that decorates Grand Avenue with holiday lighting, funded by community donations and sponsorships
Maspeth Memorial Day Parade Support
Serves as a benefactor sponsor for the annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring local veterans and first responders
NYC Green Streets Program
Participation in city-led effort to improve streetscapes, including installation of planter baskets and antique-style streetlights
Seasonal Banner Program
Installs decorative banners throughout Maspeth to enhance neighborhood aesthetics during holidays and seasons
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Implementation of community beautification and public space enhancement programs
      Implements a range of community programs to enhance public spaces and local appearance, including holiday street lighting, seasonal banners, tree lighting ceremonies, anti-graffiti initiatives, installation of a "Welcome to Maspeth" sign, decorative trash receptacles, planting and maintenance of trees, installation of antique street lights and light pole planter baskets, and participation in NYC Green Streets.
    • Seasonal beautification and holiday lighting programs
      Operates a Holiday Lights Program and other seasonal initiatives to support the beautification of Maspeth, including the maintenance of a town Holiday Tree and coordinated lighting displays.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Business Improvement District (BID) establishment
      Advocates for the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in Maspeth to improve quality of life, enhance public spaces, and support the local business district.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organization and funding of annual community events
      Organizes an annual street fair featuring rides, exhibits, games, arts and crafts, entertainment, and food; uses profits from the Grand Avenue Street Fair to support other community events such as the Holiday Lighting Program, Memorial Day Parade, Business Card Exchange, and maintenance of the town Holiday Tree.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Recognition of local heroes through public displays
      Displays banners honoring local heroes annually from Memorial Day to Veterans Day as part of community recognition and patriotic programming.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Community outreach and symbolic recognition initiatives
      Displays a community welcome sign at Memorial Plaza at Grand Avenue and the Long Island Expressway, and installed the Walk of Honor in Memorial Square—unveiled on Memorial Day 2006—to honor Maspeth activists and visionaries.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$68K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$69K
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +85.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • DAVID DARAIO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOELLE MATUSZEWSKI — SECRETARY
  • KRISTEN SAPIENZA — TREASURER
  • MARYANNA ZERO — PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Assemblywoman Margaret Markey Partner — Coordinated with the Chamber to install antique street lights and light pole planter baskets in Maspeth.
  • Clearview Festival Partner — Partner organization handling exhibition space applications for the Grand Avenue Street Fair.
  • Community Board No. 5 Partner — Partnered with the Chamber to address issues affecting the business community.
  • DOT Government — Requires permit approval from the Department of Transportation for banner display.
  • Maspeth Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization advocating for local economic development and community beautification in Maspeth, NY
  • Maspeth Kiwanis Club Partner — Local chapter of Kiwanis International dedicated to serving children and communities in Maspeth
  • Maspeth Lions Club Partner — Local chapter of Lions Clubs International focused on community service and humanitarian needs in Maspeth
  • Maspeth Town Hall Partner — Partner organization offering free and low-cost educational, recreational, and cultural programs to residents of Maspeth and surrounding communities
  • Memorial Plaza Partner — Collaborates with Memorial Plaza to display a community welcome sign at Grand Avenue and the Long Island Expressway.
  • Queens Chamber of Commerce Network — Connected through the Chamber as a conduit for dialogue and collaboration.
  • Queens Chamber of Commerce Network — Regional chamber of commerce providing services and networking opportunities for businesses in Queens
  • Ridgewood Moose Lodge 1642 Partner — Local family center affiliated with the Loyal Order of the Moose serving the Ridgewood area
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Business Improvement District Advocacy
    methodology: business-improvement-district
    By advocating for the establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID), the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce aims to enhance public spaces and quality of life because dedicated funding for supplemental services like cleaning, security, and streetscape improvements will create a more attractive and functional environment for businesses and residents, thereby supporting local economic vitality.
  • Community Engagement via Sponsorship-Driven Events
    methodology: community_event_fundraising
    By organizing community events funded through local business sponsorships, the chamber builds social and economic cohesion because shared participation in public gatherings strengthens relationships between residents and businesses, increasing visibility and support for the local economy.
  • Local Economic Development through Business Unity and Advocacy
    methodology: local-economic-development
    By uniting business owners and promoting local commerce, the chamber strengthens the local economy because collective action and community engagement foster competitive enterprise and consumer loyalty, which in turn sustain and grow neighborhood businesses.