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HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HUNTINGTON, NY · EIN 110899730 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · huntingtonchamber.com
revenue
$494K
expenses
$569K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
3
volunteers
100
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, STIMULATE JOB CREATION AND RETENTION AND STRENGTHEN OVERALL BUSINESS VITALITY OF THE REGION THROUGH ADVOCACY, PUBLIC POLICY, EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organization serving the greater Huntington area of New York. It promotes economic development, job creation, and business vitality through advocacy, networking, education, and community events. The chamber supports local businesses, hosts signature events like the Fall Festival and Public Art Crawl, and fosters professional development through specialized committees.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts and Experiences Committee
Promotes local artists through events, workshops, and platforms that connect art with commerce and government.
Education and Resource Committee
Hosts educational forums such as Bagels & Business and Brews and Business to address trends and issues in the Long Island business community.
Fall Festival
Annual multi-day community festival in Heckscher Park featuring live entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides, artisan markets, and family-friendly activities.
Health and Wellness Committee
Supports health professionals through collaboration, visibility, and wellness initiatives for the broader community.
Public Art Crawl
Guided walking event through Huntington Village showcasing public murals and artworks, with live painting, art markets, and tours to blend art and commerce.
Summer in the Streets
Seasonal street festival series featuring local vendors, artists, live music, and community activities in Huntington Village.
Veterans Committee
Advocates for military members and veterans through resource collection, fundraising, awareness campaigns, and community events like the Army-Navy Game.
Women in Business Committee
Supports professional women through networking, educational events, and community-building activities like Tea After Hours and Hat's Off.
Young Professionals Committee
Networking and professional development initiative for members aged 21–40, including the annual "Celebrate Long Island Young Professionals" awards.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
    • Hosting large-scale community festivals on Long Island
      Organizes major annual festivals including the Long Island Fall Festival and Summer in the Streets, featuring live music, food vendors, family-friendly activities, youth talent showcases, magic shows, art activities, and inclusive events such as ASL-accessible programming.
    • Organizing public arts and cultural events in Huntington Village
      Hosts public art-focused events including the Public Art Crawl, Watch Me Work, and pop-up exhibits in partnership with the Long Island Public Arts Festival, featuring live mural painting, art markets, tours, and live music.
  • Professional Networking Events 2 activities
    • Hosting networking and professional development events for members
      Organizes recurring events such as Bagels & Business, Brews and Business, Coffee and Conversations, and monthly committee meetings to support business networking, personal development, and community stewardship among chamber members.
    • Supporting young professionals through targeted programs and events
      Operates a young professionals committee for individuals aged 21 to 40, hosting events like Celebrate LI Young Professionals to foster networking, career development, and local business growth.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 2 activities
    • Operating specialized committees for professional sectors
      Runs sector-specific committees such as the Health and Wellness Committee to support professionals through collaboration, visibility, and resource sharing across industries.
    • Providing educational programs and panel events for business professionals
      Hosts educational workshops, lectures, and panel discussions on current business trends and issues to inform entrepreneurs, professionals, and workforce members across industries on Long Island.
  • Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
    • Facilitating member engagement and retention
      Conducts onboarding and goodwill calls, hosts orientation and showcase events, and performs outreach to new, existing, and past-due members to strengthen relationships and promote business-to-business connections within the chamber.
  • Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
    • Government and public policy advocacy for businesses and community organizations
      Represents the interests of local businesses, nonprofits, and professionals in the Huntington area through government advocacy, development of public policy positions, and promotion of economic development and job growth on Long Island.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Supporting military members, veterans, and their families
      Provides advocacy and resource services for military personnel and families through collaboration with civic and volunteer organizations, organizes fundraising events and donation drives, hosts an annual Army-Navy Game event, and runs a Letters to Veterans Program to promote connection and support.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Supporting women in business through networking and professional growth initiatives
      Creates a supportive community for women in business by hosting networking events such as Tea After Hours and Hat's Off, offering educational lectures, and facilitating spaces for sharing professional experiences and addressing workplace challenges.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$35K7%
Program service revenue$375K76%
Investment income$20K4%
Other revenue$65K
expenses
Total expenses$569K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$179K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$92K
Investments$547K
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$1.10M
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LEANNE GELISH DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $54K
board members · 22
  • ALEX BORG — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREA BONILLA — DIRECTOR
  • BENJAMIN KITZEN — DIRECTOR
  • BUSHRA DANO — TREASURER
  • COOPER MACCO — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • CYNTHIA GRIMM — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE PALMA — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • EVANGELINE KNELL — DIRECTOR
  • FRANCO LIVOTI — DIRECTOR
  • JACK PALLADINO — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES VISALLI — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER CASSIDY — CHAIR
  • JOE VOLAVKA — DIRECTOR
  • KIERA MCCOURT — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN PERRY — DIRECTOR
  • MARK CRONIN — DIRECTOR
  • MARTINE MACDONALD — DIRECTOR
  • MARY ANN HURD — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • RHONDA GOODEN — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE HEARL — SECRETARY
  • THOMAS D GLASCOCK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Borg Insurance Agency & Associates Partner — Employer of Alex Borg, Director
  • Chez Lãa Reine Boutique Partner — Employer of Rhonda Gooden, Director
  • Digho Partner — Employer of Diane Palma, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Dime Commercial Bank Partner — Employer of Kiera McCourt Davis, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
  • Dynamic Hosting LI & USI Insurance Services Partner — Employer of Benjamin Kitzen, Director
  • H2M Architects & Engineers Partner — Employer of Steve C. Hearl, Secretary of the Board of Directors
  • Heckscher Museum Partner — Collaborated on the ART & ASL FOR ALL community quilt event during the Fall Festival.
  • Huntington Chamber Partner — Co-hosts the Celebrate Long Island Young Professionals event annually.
  • Huntington Historical Society Partner — Employer of Stephanie Gotard, Director
  • Huntington Public Art Crawl Partner — Collaborates on organizing and promoting the Public Art Crawl event.
  • Identity Digital Partner — Employer of Evangeline Knell, Director
  • John's Crazy Socks Partner — Employer of Mark Cronin, Director
  • LEN MARKS PHOTOGRAPHY Partner — Photography services provider for the Huntington Chamber website.
  • Long Island Public Arts Festival Partner — Partnered to present a pop-up public art exhibit during the Fall Festival.
  • M&T Bank Partner — Employer of Jennifer Cassidy, Chairperson of the Board of Directors
  • Mac Bounce Partner — Employer of Martine MacDonald, Director
  • Macco & Corey, P.C. Partner — Employer of Cooper J Macco, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
  • National Grid Partner — Employer of Lauren Perry, Director
  • New York Life Insurance Company Partner — Employer of Francesc Livoti CLTC, Director
  • Newton Shows Partner — Presented the World Class Carnival at the Fall Festival.
  • North Star Following Partner — Employer of Eric Miller, Director
  • Northwell Huntington Hospital Partner — Employer of Joseph Volavka, Director
  • Signature Premier Properties Partner — Employer of Cynthia Grimm, Director
  • Six Harbors Brewing Co. Partner — Sourced all beer, wine, and spirits for the festival’s beverage tent.
  • The Paramount Partner — Employer of James Visalli, Director
  • Thomas Glascock, Esq. Partner — Employer of Thomas Glascock, Director
  • Town of Huntington Government — Collaborates with the Town of Huntington to support and promote local arts and creatives.
  • Vineyard Offshore Partner — Employer of Andrea Bonilla, Director
  • krystin@huntingtonchamber.com Partner — Point of contact for sponsorship related to the Summer In The Streets event.
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.

  • Culture-Integrated Community Activation
    methodology: place-based_community_activation
    By hosting inclusive, place-based festivals and public art events that co-design programming with underrepresented communities, the chamber strengthens civic engagement and local commerce because shared cultural experiences build community identity and draw economic traffic to public spaces.
  • Member-Driven Advocacy and Economic Development
    methodology: integrated-regional-development
    By coordinating member businesses in advocacy, public policy engagement, and regional collaboration, the chamber amplifies collective influence to drive economic growth, job retention, and business development because unified action strengthens political and market leverage.
  • Peer and Relationship-Based Engagement Model
    methodology: peer_networking
    By structuring peer networking, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration through committees, events, and ambassador programs, the chamber increases member involvement, professional growth, and local economic activity because relational trust and shared experience drive sustained participation and business referrals.