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LEWIS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LOWVILLE, NY · EIN 150547149 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · lewiscountychamber.org
revenue
$210K
expenses
$336K
net assets
$50K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE CHAMBER ADMINISTERS GRANT PROGRAMS WHOSE FUNDING IS DESIGNATED FOR BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization based in Lowville, NY, focused on advancing economic development and tourism in Lewis County. It administers grant programs to support business growth and promotes tourism through initiatives like the Discover Tug Hill brand. The organization collaborates with local entities to market recreational opportunities, support local businesses, and enhance community quality of life.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    TOURISM EVENT MARKETING AND PROMOTION. THE CHAMBER UTILIZES FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC TOURISM EVENTS TO PROMOTE RECREATION IN LEWIS COUNTY, E.G., OHV TRAIL SYSTEMS, RIVER OPPORTUNITIES, GOLFING OPPORTUNITIES, ETC.
  2. #2 $0
    BUSINESS MARKETING/PROMOTION. THE CHAMBER ADMINISTERS GRANT PROGRAMS WITH FUNDING DESIGNATED TO BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Marketing/Promotion
Administers grant programs to support business economic development and tourism through marketing and promotional efforts.
County Ca$h/Cuisine
Gift certificate program designed to support local businesses by encouraging residents and visitors to spend locally.
Discover Tug Hill Branding & Marketing
Leverages the Discover Tug Hill brand to market Lewis County, foster local pride, attract visitors, and promote recreational assets.
Park & Paddle Black River Shuttle
Self-service kayak shuttle service on the Black River offering transportation for paddlers between Lyons Falls, Burdick's Crossing, and Glenfield on select dates.
Tourism Event Marketing and Promotion
Utilizes funding to promote recreation in Lewis County through events and marketing related to OHV trail systems, river opportunities, golfing, and other outdoor activities.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 3 activities
    • Facilitating collaborative public-private tourism partnerships
      Builds and supports public-private and regional partnerships to advance sustainable tourism growth through collaborative initiatives.
    • Operating a local gift certificate program
      Operates a gift certificate program that directs consumer spending toward local businesses to strengthen the local economy.
    • Supporting community and economic growth through partnerships
      Connects people, businesses, partnerships, and resources to support community and economic growth in Lewis County. Manages administered entities to enhance service delivery.
  • Regional Tourism Promotion 2 activities
    • Conducting tourism research and data analysis
      Conducts research on tourism trends and data to inform tourism development opportunities in Lewis County.
    • Promoting tourism through marketing and events
      Conducts tourism event marketing and promotion in Lewis County, including OHV trail systems, river opportunities, and golfing, with $30,142 in expenses and $84,348 in program revenue. Uses the Discover Tug Hill brand to market the county to visitors at local and regional levels and implements tourism initiatives to attract visitors and improve quality of life.
  • Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
    • Administering business and tourism grant programs
      Funds and administers grant programs for local businesses and tourism initiatives, including the County Cash/Cuisine grant program and other business marketing and promotion grants, to support economic development in Lewis County. Reported $55,480 in expenses and $57,503 in program revenue for business marketing grants, $90 in expenses and $7,398 in program revenue for County Cash/Cuisine, and $4,217 in expenses and $2,721 in program revenue for community events grants.
  • Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocating for business diversification and market expansion
      Supports policies and programs that promote business diversification and market expansion to build a sustainable economic base in Lewis County.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting board meetings for economic development entities
      Hosts monthly board meetings for the Lewis County Development Corporation and conducts monthly board meetings at the Lewis County JCC Education Center, with live streaming and recordings available via YouTube.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting business and community events
      Hosts over 20 annual events for business and community leaders to support networking, economic development, and community engagement.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Operating outdoor recreation programs and events
      Organizes and operates recreational events such as a self-guided 8.6-mile paddle on the Black River with an optional exit point at 4.1 miles, and operates a self-service kayak shuttle on the Black River on specific dates in 2026.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Providing organizational and program leadership
      Conducts organizational leadership, strategic planning, staff development, economic and business development, community engagement, and financial and operations management. Leads program development and builds relationships with economic development partners and local businesses.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Managing economic development funding distribution
      Distributed $1,138,286.48 in CEDP funding to local businesses and generated $6,830,028.67 in direct CEDP economic impact and $5,954,614.00 in PILOT revenue for taxing jurisdictions in 2024.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$210K
Contributions & grants$191K91%
Program service revenue$19K9%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$336K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$50K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -36.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • BLAINE CAMPANY — TREASURER
  • CALVIN CAMPANY — VICE CHAIR/P
  • JACKIE MAHONEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN EXFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSH LEVIKER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTEN AUCTER — EXECUTIVE DI
  • MEGAN DOLHOF — SECRETARY
  • NICK MIR — PRESIDENT
  • SARAH CAZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIFFANY LIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club Partner — Recreational organization represented on the board, supporting active tourism development.
  • Binghamton University Network — Educational institution where Micah Roes earned degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and MBA.
  • Black River Partner — River used as the location and natural resource for the chamber's Riverfest paddle event.
  • Cornell University Partner — Dairy Forage Systems Specialist from Cornell University serves on the IDA Board of Directors.
  • County of Lewis Industrial Development Agency Partner — Administered entity linked with the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce under shared economic development efforts.
  • Croghan Meat Market Partner — Board member organization involved in chamber governance and local economic development.
  • LCDC Government — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Tim Petersen.
  • LCIDA Government — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Gagan Singh.
  • Lewis County Government — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by multiple members including Lisa Hetzner, Larry Dolhof, and Tim Hunt.
  • Lewis County Development Corporation Partner — Administered entity associated with the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce in advancing countywide economic development.
  • Lewis County Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates on economic development efforts through joint board meetings.
  • Lewis County Health System Partner — Board member organization collaborating on community development and quality-of-life initiatives.
  • Naturally Lewis Partner — Co-branded office location for distributing County Ca$h gift certificates.
  • Naturally Lewis Partner — Lewis County Economic Development initiative collaborating on outdoor recreation programming.
  • Naturally Lewis, Inc. Network — Associated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that leads economic development initiatives in Lewis County
  • Naturally Lewis, Inc. Network — Operating name or affiliated entity used by Lewis County Chamber of Commerce for economic development initiatives
  • Naturally Lewis, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on economic development and business community membership initiatives in Lewis County.
  • Naturally Lewis, Inc. Partner — Funds Naturally Lewis, Inc. to carry out economic development and tourism promotion initiatives in Lewis County through a staff-services agreement.
  • Northwestern Mutual Partner — Financial Advisor from Northwestern Mutual serves as IDA Board Vice Chair.
  • Northwestern Mutual Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Gagan Singh, LCIDA Representative.
  • Open Sky Wellness Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Megan Dolhof.
  • Open Sky Wellness Center Partner — Board member organization engaged in promoting wellness as part of the local tourism and community ecosystem.
  • ParentSquare Partner — Account Manager from ParentSquare serves on the IDA Board of Directors.
  • QubicaAMF Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Vice Chairperson Shellie Marks.
  • Snow Ridge Resort Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Nick Mir, also serving as LCCC Representative.
  • Snow Ridge Ski Resort Partner — Board member organization contributing to chamber leadership and tourism initiatives.
  • Trailside Ranch Partner — Board member organization contributing to rural tourism and recreational programming.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Jessica Dunn.
  • UP! Coalition of Lewis County Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Harley Snyder.
  • Viking Cives USA Partner — Represented on the Naturally Lewis Board of Directors by Chairperson Mike Jackson.
+ 2 more
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.

  • Brand-Driven Community Empowerment
    methodology: brand-driven_tourism_development
    By developing and promoting a unified regional brand (Discover Tug Hill), the Chamber increases community pride and tourism, because a strong shared identity motivates residents to act as ambassadors and attracts visitors who respond to authentic place-based storytelling.
  • Community-Driven Consumer Incentives
    methodology: local-economic-stimulus
    By empowering residents with spending choices through locally-focused gift certificates, the Chamber stimulates local economic activity, because enabling individual agency in commerce increases circulation of dollars within the community and strengthens business resilience.
  • Partnership-Led Economic Development
    methodology: partnership-driven_program_development
    By forming strategic community partnerships and leveraging joint investments, the Chamber stimulates economic growth, because collaborative risk-taking and resource pooling increase the sustainability and reach of development initiatives in a rural context.