irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $58KTHE ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS AND AREA
- #2 $63KTHE ANNUAL TASTE OF ELLICOTTVILLE PROMOTES TOURISM IN THE AREA AND
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
A Christmas Stroll
Annual holiday event featuring a living nativity scene, caroling, and seasonal festivities in the village since 1987
Annual Fall Festival
Four-block arts and crafts festival transforming the village into a walkable marketplace with live music, chairlift rides, and culinary offerings
Beer & Wine Festival
Craft beverage festival at Holiday Valley featuring over 50 vendors, live entertainment, and interactive tastings
EVL Halloween Half Marathon
Halloween-themed running event featuring a half marathon and 5K, drawing participants in costume with proceeds benefiting local charities
Rock N' Roll Weekend
Annual music and car show event featuring over 15 regional bands and a 200-vehicle car and truck show on village streets
Taste of Ellicottville
Village-wide food festival featuring local restaurants serving small bites and signature dishes on Monroe and Washington Streets
Winter Music Jam
Three-day indoor music festival with 15+ live performers across genres during the winter season
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Hosting charitable fundraising events to benefit local organizationsOrganizes events such as a Halloween-themed half marathon and 5K race, with proceeds benefiting local charity partners including The Ellicottville Sport Boosters and the local food pantry.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing and managing annual festivals and events to promote tourism and support local businessesProduces and manages 18 festivals and events annually, including the Annual Fall Festival, Christmas in Ellicottville, A Christmas Stroll, and Rock N' Roll Weekend, to promote tourism, support local businesses, and foster community engagement. These events include arts and crafts shows, live music, food tastings, and seasonal celebrations across Ellicottville’s village center.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Providing promotional and networking support for local businessesOffers promotional reach to Chamber members through a digital platform generating 1.4 million annual website visits, nearly 100,000 monthly social media views, and an email newsletter with 20,000 subscribers. Also hosts business networking events to connect local business owners, support relationship-building, and share community updates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$685K
Contributions & grants$282K41%
Program service revenue$324K47%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$79K
expenses
Total expenses$788K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$214K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$18K
Investments$0
Liabilities$89K
Net assets$937
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Pump | EX DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
board members · 12
- C PRITCHARD — SECRETARY
- D ESHBAUGH — VICE PRESIDENT
- E YEOMANS — DIRECTOR
- J CARLS — PRESIDENT
- J GILBERT — DIRECTOR
- J KIRSCH — DIRECTOR
- L SOLLY — DIRECTOR
- M NICKOLSON — DIRECTOR
- N PITILLO — DIRECTOR
- S LOWES — DIRECTOR
- S SHEEHY — DIRECTOR
- W KRYSICK — TREASURER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Amish Trail Partner — Partner organization providing regional tourism information linked by the Chamber
- Cattaraugus County Government — Local government entity whose road and trail maps are linked and promoted by the Chamber
- Crosby's Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce to present the Christmas in Ellicottville event.
- Ellicottville Government — Collaborates with the local community to promote regional tourism and economic development.
- Ellicottville Partner — Hosts the A Christmas Stroll event in the village of Ellicottville.
- Ellicottville Area Businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to organize and promote community festivals and tourism events
- Ellicottville Dental Group Partner — Offers an exclusive dental discount plan for Chamber members and their families, including preventive care and reduced rates on additional services.
- Ellicottville bars and restaurants Partner — Local establishments participate as venues and hosts during the Nashville Nights event.
- Holiday Valley Partner — Co-hosts the Beer and Wine Festival and offers exclusive lodging packages for attendees.
- Local restaurants in Ellicottville Partner — Collaborates with local restaurants to offer small bites and signature dishes during the Taste of Ellicottville event.
- Stahlka Insurance Agency Partner — Provides health and employee benefits consultation services to Chamber members at no cost.
- The Ellicottville Sport Boosters Partner — Charity partner benefiting from race proceeds, focused on getting local children involved in athletics.
- Village Gazebo Partner — Hosts the Best in Show award ceremony during the car and truck show.
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.
- Event-Driven Tourism Developmentmethodology: event-driven_tourism_developmentBy producing festivals and community events, we increase regional tourism and activate local businesses, because immersive, themed experiences attract visitors and encourage spending across dining, shopping, and lodging sectors.
- Integrated Experience Model for Return Visitationmethodology: integrated_experience_modelBy combining indoor cultural programming with outdoor recreation, we enhance visitor experience and increase the likelihood of return visits, because diverse, layered experiences strengthen emotional connection to the region.