irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $33KMIXERS, MEETINGS & PROGRAMS - ALLOWS THE MEMBERS TO MEET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. TO DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION REGARDIN BUSINESS TAXES, LAWS & OTHER BUSINESS INFORMATION
- #2 $141KDAILY ACTIVITIES - OFFICE MAINTAINED SO GENERAL PUBLIC CAN CALL OR VISIT TO OBTAIN INFO ON AREA HOTELS, B&B'S, SMALL BUSINESS LENDING & RELOCATION SERVICES
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Comfort Closets Initiative
Program to stock school-based closets with essential personal care items for students in need across Sullivan County
Leadership Sullivan
10-month leadership training program that educates community members on county issues including government, economic development, and leadership skills
Networking Events
Regular mixers, breakfasts, and meetings that connect local business owners and professionals for collaboration and relationship-building
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Administers Comfort Closets Initiative for studentsStocks Comfort Closets in schools across Sullivan County with essential personal care items for students in need, and hosts fundraising events such as Bingo Night and Movie Day to support the initiative.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Distributes public health harm reduction suppliesDistributes free NARCAN kits to individuals and businesses in Sullivan County to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates business networking and professional connectionHosts monthly networking breakfasts, mixers, meetings, and events for professionals, community members, and member businesses to connect and share information. Supports engagement through the Sullivan County Young Professionals (SCYP) task force and maintains a mailing list for related events.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Support 1 activity
- Hosts business recognition and community eventsConducts ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new or remodeled local businesses, publishes an annual Resource Guide, and manages a public events calendar with submissions from local businesses and community groups.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Maintains business directory and referral systemOperates and maintains a directory of active member businesses and organizations, facilitates member referrals to grow organizational membership, and enables new business relationships among members.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates leadership development program for county residentsRuns a 10-month leadership training program for Sullivan County residents focused on economic development, government, education, and environmental issues.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Provides business development training and educational programmingOffers training and educational events on topics including business taxes, laws, sexual harassment prevention, and suicide prevention. Also provides access to IRS small business tax workshops and conducts surveys and round tables to deliver resources in multiple formats and languages.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Provides public information and resource hub servicesMaintains an office and operational hub offering the general public information on local accommodations, small business lending, relocation services, and community trends. Acts as a central point for business facilitation, commerce support, and information exchange in Sullivan County.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Supports member businesses with marketing and promotional servicesProvides chamber members with promotional opportunities including free radio interviews valued at $250 each, access to an audience of approximately 200,000 across multiple counties, social media promotion, email blasts, and discounts on advertising and digital tools like constantcontact.com.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$304K
Contributions & grants$55K18%
Program service revenue$145K48%
Investment income$2310%
Other revenue$103K
expenses
Total expenses$247K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$171K
Net assets$-47K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY LEAVITT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $34K |
| JAIME SCHMEISER | FORMER PRESI | 40 | $29K |
board members · 17
- AMY DAVIDOFF — MEMBER AT LA
- AMY JANZEN — MEMBER AT LA
- ANGELA REIN — SECRETARY
- BECKY MITCHELL — MEMBER AT LA
- BRAD RUTLEDGE — CHAIR
- CHRIS SCHMIDT — MEMBER AT LA
- CHRISTINA ANTIZZO — MEMBER AT LA
- DAWN CIORCIARI — MEMBER AT LA
- DENISE LOMBARDI — TREASURER
- JAIMEE LOWE — MEMBER AT LA
- JESSE RONBINSON — MEMBER AT LA
- KEITH EDWARDS — MEMBER AT LA
- LORI JAMES — MEMBER AT LA
- MARIE SMITH — 1ST VICE CHA
- MATTHEW SUSH — 2ND VICE CHA
- PAT SMITH — MEMBER AT LA
- STEFANIE BONFANTI — MEMBER AT LA
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Access Supports For Living Partner — Sponsor of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
- Catskills Network — Member organization listed on regional business directory at business.catskills.com.
- HPAC Partner — Hosted the Movie Day event in support of the Comfort Closets Initiative.
- Hudson Valley Credit Union Partner — Serves as a donation drop-off location for the Comfort Closets Initiative.
- IRS Government — Collaborates with the IRS to provide small business tax workshops.
- Integra Accounting & Bookkeeping Services, LLC Partner — Sponsor of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
- Jaime Schmeiser Partner — President and CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, involved in strategic planning and mission development.
- Jeff Bank Partner — Member organization whose representative participates in Chamber activities and testimonials.
- Jeff Bank Partner — Provides multiple branch locations as donation drop-off sites for the Comfort Closets Initiative.
- Kadampa Meditation Center New York Partner — Serves as a donation drop-off location for the Comfort Closets Initiative.
- NYS Small Business Development Center Partner — Collaborates to support small business growth through counseling, training, and business research in Sullivan County.
- New Hope Community Partner — Member organization that receives support for business initiatives through Chamber networking opportunities.
- Niche & Needle Marketing Partner — Marketing services partner for the Chamber.
- Radio Catskill Partner — Collaborates with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce to offer promotional opportunities and radio interviews to chamber members.
- Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley Partner — Hosts Chamber networking events at its location in Montgomery, NY.
- Restorative Management Partner — Provides therapy and support services for individuals with addiction and their families, in collaboration with the Chamber.
- SERVPRO Team Johnson Partner — Sponsors the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast events.
- Seminary Hill Partner — Sponsor of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
- Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association Partner — Partners in promoting tourism and economic development in the Sullivan County Catskills region.
- Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Network — Operates the Member Referral Program to grow business membership and strengthen the local business community.
- Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development Partner — Collaborates as a public/private partner in supporting economic development initiatives in Sullivan County.
- Sullivan County Young Professionals Partner — Task force of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce focused on connecting young professionals with local businesses.
- Tango Cafe Partner — Hosted the Bingo Night event in support of the Comfort Closets Initiative.
- The Arnold House Partner — Serves as a donation drop-off location for the Comfort Closets Initiative.
- The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark Partner — Sponsor of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
strategies · 4
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.
- Collective Business Advocacy Through Member Consensusmethodology: member-driven_advocacyBy advocating only on issues where member businesses reach consensus, the Chamber ensures political neutrality and strengthens legitimacy in representing local commerce interests, thereby increasing member trust and policy influence because unified positions reflect collective business priorities.
- Information Clearinghouse Model for Regional Developmentmethodology: information_clearinghouseBy maintaining centralized access to relocation resources and business information, the Chamber supports economic development because accessible, reliable information lowers barriers to entry for new businesses and facilitates informed decision-making for residents and entrepreneurs.
- Leadership Development as Community Capacity Buildingmethodology: leadership-developmentBy developing local leaders through education on county systems and skill-building in communication and problem-solving, the Chamber strengthens community well-being because empowered leaders are more likely to engage in collective action that improves quality of life and local resilience.
- Network-Based Economic Growthmethodology: relationship-based_networkingBy fostering personal and professional relationships among local businesses through structured networking, sponsorship, and leadership development, the Chamber drives regional economic growth because relationship-based trust increases collaboration, retention of talent, and collective action for business growth.