irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $165KProviding Legal and export documeentation
- #2 $73KPROVIDING Tourism services and Goodwill
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Access to Capital / Meet the Lenders
Networking events and webinars connecting small businesses with lenders and financing resources, often in partnership with the SBA.
Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Hosts forums on urban issues, state budget briefings, and policy discussions with government officials to influence the business climate in Metro NY.
Annual Awards & Networking Receptions
Events celebrating Small Business Week, Women's History Month, and Black History Month with awards and networking opportunities.
Business Education & Workshops
Monthly online and in-person sessions covering topics such as LinkedIn marketing, AI tools, government contracting, and financial planning for small businesses.
World Trade & Export Assistance
Programs supporting international business growth, including export documentation, Dubai and global market entry, and EXIM Bank partnerships.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Facilitate business networking eventsHosts weekly online networking coffee events, in-person receptions at prominent venues like the Empire State Building, multi-chamber mixers, and annual award celebrations including Small Business Week, Women's History, and Black History receptions to connect professionals and recognize member achievements.
- Organize trade and business exposProduces the White & Private Label Expo New York and hosts an annual Business Expo featuring exhibitors to support retailers, entrepreneurs, and member businesses in sourcing products, gaining branding opportunities, and promoting economic development.
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Toxic Chemicals and Plastics Reform 1 activity
- Advance environmental sustainability initiativesPlans to establish an environmental task force focused on increasing recycled content in automobiles and scaling rare earth recovery solutions through collaboration with industry and policy stakeholders.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for improved regional business climateEngages in advocacy efforts to improve the business environment in metro New York by providing policy input, supporting small business initiatives, and facilitating public-private partnerships.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Deliver business education and training programsConducts educational webinars and events on topics such as LinkedIn strategies, email marketing, MTA procurement, and business growth to support small and diverse businesses.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Expand multicultural business coalitionsWorks to strengthen inclusive economic networks by integrating chambers such as the Japanese Chamber into the Multicultural Business Coalition, which represents over 50 organizations serving diverse global business communities.
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
- Promote international trade and foreign investmentSupports member companies in exporting to global markets, attracts foreign direct investment into the U.S., and hosts international delegations—including from Japan—to explore collaboration and economic development opportunities.
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Trade and Logistics Support Services 1 activity
- Provide export documentation and international trade servicesOffers same-day processing for Certificates of Origin, Certificates of Free Sale, Good Manufacturing Practice certificates, invoices, bills of lading, export registries, and other legal and international contract documentation to support member companies in exporting goods globally.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Support MWBE certification and business developmentProvides capacity-building support to members seeking Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification, along with business development resources and networking for contract opportunities.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Support 1 activity
- Support small business growth and recognitionWelcomes and promotes new small businesses like The Granola Bar, participates in their openings, and recognizes women-led and emerging brands within the chamber network.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$651K
Contributions & grants$421K65%
Program service revenue$230K35%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$780K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$472K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$635K
Cash$576K
Investments$50K
Liabilities$482K
Net assets$153K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -20.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK JAFFE | CEO | 50 | $191K |
| HELANA NATT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $167K |
board members · 7
- CYNTHIA DIBARTOLO — DIRECTOR
- Clinton Blume — DIRECTOR
- George HULSE — DIRECTOR
- Gregory Kirsopp — DIRECTOR
- Howard Teich — DIRECTOR
- Richard Weinberg — DIRECTOR
- TERRANCE HOLLIDAY — CHAIR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Accion Opportunity Fund Partner — Partners to provide small business loans, coaching, and support networks to diverse entrepreneurs
- Consulate General of Japan in NY Partner — Co-organized a high-level dinner with the Japanese delegation focused on environmental collaboration and economic development.
- EXIM Bank Partner — Co-presents on strategies for taking businesses global.
- Empire State Development Government — Engaged with state leadership at the MWBE Expo to advance inclusive economic growth.
- Grant Watch Partner — References as a U.S.-wide grant listing directory for nonprofits and small businesses
- Grants.gov Partner — References as a primary database for federal grant opportunities accessible to small businesses
- Hello Alice Partner — Collaborates to offer small business grants, guides, and events through a shared resource platform
- Hispanic Buying Group Partner — Represented at Chamber event; participant organization engaged in cross-cultural business development.
- HudCo Partner — Co-hosts the Multi Chamber Networking Mixer in Dobbs Ferry.
- Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated with GNYCC to host a Power Networking Lunch connecting GNYCC members with an IACC delegation to explore trade and investment opportunities.
- Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Network — Planned formal collaboration to strengthen economic ties and explore joint initiatives in sustainability and trade.
- Japan Ministry of the Environment Partner — Hosted a delegation dinner to foster environmental and business collaboration.
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority Partner — Co-hosted a webinar to support local businesses through procurement and contracting initiatives.
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority Partner — Co-hosted a webinar to support small and diverse businesses in MTA procurement.
- NYC Mayor's Office of Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises Partner — Collaborates on initiatives supporting minority- and women-owned businesses.
- NYC Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Partner — Collaborated with city officials to support MWBE certification and business development.
- National Science Foundation Partner — Collaborates to promote America’s Seed Fund grant opportunities for innovative U.S.-based startups
- New York League of Conservation Voters Partner — Engaged in discussions on innovation-led partnerships for sustainable supply chains and environmental technology.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Participates in budget briefings and health-related business impact discussions.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Engages in Q&A webinars related to labor regulations and compliance.
- New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Partner — Participated in the MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo to connect members with contracting opportunities.
- The Granola Bar Partner — Recognized as a new member business; Chamber attended its opening to show support.
- U.S. Department of Commerce Government — Collaborates to promote MBDA and EDA funding opportunities for minority-owned and regionally impactful businesses
- U.S. Department of Commerce – International Trade Administration Partner — Co-presents on international business expansion opportunities.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Government — Partners to promote federal contracting and grant programs including WOSB and STEP
- U.S. Small Business Administration Partner — Co-hosts presentations and webinars on business growth, government contracting, and financing programs.
- White Label Expo Partner — Co-promotes the White & Private Label Expo New York with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.
strategies · 2
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.
- Capacity and Capability Building for Public Market Accessmethodology: capacity_building_through_mentorshipBy providing mentoring, certification, training, and resource navigation, the Chamber prepares small and diverse businesses to win public contracts and scale, because structured capacity-building reduces barriers to entry in complex procurement systems and increases competitiveness.
- Network-Driven Business Growthmethodology: networking-driven business collaborationBy connecting members to local, national, and international business networks through targeted events and collaborations, the Chamber increases trade, investment, and contracting opportunities because embeddedness in dense, diverse networks enhances access to resources, information, and partnerships.