named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Healthy Terminals Act Forum
Hosts educational forums on labor regulations including the Healthy Terminals Act, providing guidance to employers on wage, benefit, and leave requirements
JFK 9/11 Memorial
Established and maintains a permanent memorial at JFK Airport honoring victims of the September 11 attacks, including Port Authority employees and flight crews
Legislation & Government Affairs Committee
Addresses regulatory issues from agencies including TSA, FAA, and Customs & Border Protection affecting JFK businesses
Scholarship & Education Committee
Administers the Ernie Davis Memorial Scholarship, supports Vaughn College and Farmingdale University aviation programs, and provides toolboxes to Aviation High School students
Special Events Committee
Organizes networking events including golf tournaments, luncheons, and card exchanges; raises funds for scholarship programs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Administer scholarship programs for children of airport employees and aviation studentsOperates an annual scholarship program, including the Ernie Davis Memorial Scholarship for children of airport employees, an endowed scholarship at Vaughn College of Aeronautics, and support for aviation security education at Farmingdale University. Funds are directed from special events to these scholarships.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicate news and updates to chamber membersDistributes news, announcements, and updates about the chamber, upcoming events, and other relevant information to members.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitate business networking for JFK Airport-related organizationsProvides regular networking opportunities through monthly meetings, events, golf outings, and get-togethers for members and stakeholders of the JFK Airport business community. Maintains an online member directory and hosts gatherings at various locations, including the JFK Hilton and Building 14.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Organize and host commemorative events, including 9/11 memorialsHosts an annual 9/11 memorial service, unveiled a permanent 9/11 memorial monument at JFK Port Authority Building 14 in 2021 incorporating steel from Ground Zero, and conducted a virtual service in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Support aviation education through student toolkits and recognition programsDistributes toolboxes to 5th Year Students at Aviation High School and presents Certificates of Recognition to individuals contributing to the airport community, such as Rick Cotton at the Board of Commissioners meeting.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate for local business and infrastructure improvements at JFK AirportForms committees to investigate and act on business and infrastructure issues affecting airport-related industries, including successful advocacy for the establishment of an additional police precinct on the south side of the JFK Airport district.
- Engage in stakeholder outreach and public forumsHosts open forums to inform stakeholders about legislation such as the Healthy Terminals Act and its amendments, and participates in major airport events like the Terminal 8 ribbon-cutting celebration.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants$20K10%
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expenses
Total expenses$198K
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balance sheet
Total assets$71K
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Net assets$71K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- AL DEPHILLIPS — Director
- ANDREW PARTON — Director
- DAVE SIEWERT — Director
- EDWARD MANDELL — Director
- FRANK DIMOLA — Director
- HENK J GUITJENS — Director
- JEFF YAPALATER — Director
- JOSEPH CLABBY — Director
- KATIE BLISS — Director
- MARK ARBOGAST — Director
- MARK IRGANG — Director
- MILLIE AMSTERDAM — Director
- PHIL JENSEN — Director
- SHARON DEVIVO — Director
- SUSANA DESA — Director
- VINNY DAUTAJ — Director
- YVETTE DENNIS-GREENE — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Airport Voice Partner — Produces video coverage of the annual JFK 9/11 memorial service.
- American Airlines Partner — Donated 300,000 air miles for auction at the JFK Chamber of Commerce golf event.
- Aviation High School Partner — Provides a color guard for the JFK 9/11 memorial ceremony.
- Aviation High School Partner — Provides toolboxes to 5th Year Students and supports student development.
- Brookville Country Club Partner — Host venue for the JFKCoC Golf Outing 2026.
- Building 14 Government — Hosts Executive and Board meetings at the GM Conference room, second floor.
- Customs & Border Protection Government — Engages on regulatory and operational issues affecting JFK businesses.
- FAA Government — Addresses government regulatory issues impacting businesses at JFK.
- Farmingdale University Partner — Supports a special educational aviation security program.
- Jackson Lewis P.C. Partner — Legal partner that provided a presentation on the Healthy Terminals Act at a JFK Chamber of Commerce forum.
- Local Community Board Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber’s security committee to advocate for improved public safety around JFK Airport.
- New York State Department of Commerce Government — State agency the Chamber seeks to engage with to ensure JFK Airport's inclusion in regional economic campaigns.
- Port Authority Government — Key agency the Chamber works with to address airport-related business concerns.
- Port Authority of NY & NJ Partner — Collaborates with the JFK Airport Chamber of Commerce to host annual 9/11 memorial ceremonies and co-develop the JFK 9/11 Memorial.
- St. Anthony’s Catholic High School Partner — Provides bagpipe performance at the JFK 9/11 memorial ceremony.
- TSA Government — Addresses government regulatory issues impacting businesses at JFK.
- USDA Government — Addresses government regulatory issues impacting businesses at JFK.
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics Partner — Collaborates on an endowed scholarship program for aviation students.
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.
- Member-Driven Networking to Strengthen Economic Tiesmethodology: member-driven_networkingBy creating structured opportunities for relationship-building—such as events, directories, and forums—the organization fosters collaboration and business growth within the JFK Airport ecosystem, because sustained personal and professional connections lead to increased trust, referrals, and economic resilience.
- Unified Advocacy for Airport Business Interestsmethodology: collective_advocacyBy consolidating the voices of JFK Airport businesses into a single chamber, the organization amplifies their influence in regional economic initiatives, regulatory discussions, and government negotiations, because collective representation increases political and economic leverage compared to individual efforts.