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Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce
East Meadow, NY · EIN 113152843 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ncchambers.org
revenue
$144K
expenses
$141K
net assets
$352K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

To serve as a venue for members of the various Chambers of Commerce in Nassau County NY and others to get involved in our community to support a healthy local business and civic minded environment

profile · synthesized from sources

Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce serves as a coordinating body for local chambers of commerce in Nassau County, NY, fostering collaboration among business leaders to support economic development and civic engagement. The organization provides a platform for member chambers to connect, share resources, and advocate for local business interests. It operates through leadership from chamber representatives across the county.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Breakfast Committee
Organizes regular networking breakfast events for chamber leaders and business professionals across Nassau County
Presidents Roundtable
Annual gathering of chamber presidents and leaders to discuss regional business issues and collaboration opportunities
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocates for local businesses and chambers of commerce
      Represents over 6,000 local businesses through a network of 49 member chambers of commerce in Nassau County, NY, and advocates on their behalf by addressing policy issues affecting local businesses through media and advocacy efforts.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Facilitates chamber collaboration and civic development
      Serves as a venue for chambers of commerce in Nassau County, NY to engage in community activities and support local business and civic development.
  • Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
    • Funds community business improvement projects
      Administers the Community Thrive program, which awards grants for business community improvement projects, including a 25% funding bonus for projects in Disadvantaged Communities that increases the maximum award to $12,500.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosts annual Small Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast
      Hosts an annual event that brings together over 600 business and government leaders from Nassau County to honor the Small Businessperson of the Year; the 2019 and 2025 events included nearly 40 chambers of commerce and their honorees.
  • Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
    • Offers financial incentives and utility discounts for business growth
      Provides financial incentive awards for businesses renovating or expanding in struggling business districts, including incentives to occupy vacant commercial spaces; also facilitates access to electric rate discounts and lower-cost hydroelectric power through programs like Recharge New York for eligible businesses, including startups, Excelsior-certified firms, and those shifting energy use off-peak.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizes regular meetings and networking events for members
      Organizes monthly meetings for chamber members and co-hosts a summer networking event with the Long Island Hospitality Association for business professionals across Long Island.
  • Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
    • Provides structured technical assistance to small businesses
      Organizes nine technical assistance workgroups across three geographic zones in Nassau County and provides individual follow-up appointments between small businesses and service providers, covering financial management, marketing & communications, and computer systems; funded by Nassau County.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Administers the Nassau County Senior Discount Program
      Collaborates with Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips to implement a county-wide senior discount program, promoting it to businesses, managing electronic sign-up systems, and providing user support via phone and email to encourage participation by small businesses and seniors.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$144K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$144K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$351K
Cash$349K
Investments$0
Liabilities$-1K
Net assets$352K
Liquid reserves29.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +95.1%
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Bellmore Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Gene Judd is President; Nassau Council includes Bellmore Chamber representation through its leadership
  • Bethpage Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Lisa Moffa is President; Nassau Council includes Bethpage Chamber representation through its leadership
  • Crest Hollow Country Club Partner — Hosted the 2022 Annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast event.
  • Dime Bank Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2018 Annual Breakfast event.
  • East Meadow Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Frank Camarano is a member and former President; Nassau Council includes East Meadow Chamber representation through its leadership
  • EisnerAmper Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2018 Annual Breakfast event.
  • Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Joseph Garcia is President; Nassau Council includes Farmingdale Chamber representation through its leadership
  • Getting Local Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2018 Annual Breakfast event.
  • Great Neck Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Dennis Grossman is President; Nassau Council includes Great Neck Chamber representation through its leadership
  • Island Harvest Food Bank Partner — Designated as the 2025 Annual Breakfast Charity Partner to highlight efforts fighting hunger on Long Island.
  • Levittown Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Richard Krug Jr. is President; Nassau Council includes Levittown Chamber representation through its leadership
  • LifeVac Partner — Represented by keynote speaker Laura Bonelli, President, to provide insights and inspiration at the annual event.
  • Long Island Hospitality Association Partner — Co-hosts a summer networking event with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.
  • NYSERDA Government — Source for Disadvantaged Community designation used to determine eligibility for bonus funding.
  • Nassau County Government — Primary funder and sponsor of the Technical Services Grant program, with oversight by the County Executive and Legislature.
  • Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips Partner — Collaborates with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce to launch and operate the Nassau County Senior Discount Program.
  • New York Power Authority Government — Administers the Recharge New York program, which provides lower-cost hydro power to qualified businesses supported by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.
  • New York State Empire State Development Government — Provides certification for the Excelsior Jobs Program, which qualifies businesses for electric rate discounts through PSEG Long Island in partnership with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.
  • Northwell Health Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2018 Annual Breakfast event.
  • PSEG Long Island Funder — Primary funder and review body for the Community Thrive program; receives applications and approves awards.
  • PSEG Long Island Partner — Collaborates on administering the Main Street Revitalization Program and Vacant Space Revival Program, including site inspections and promotional activities.
  • Syosset/Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Russell Green is President; Nassau Council includes Syosset/Woodbury Chamber representation through its leadership
  • The Bristal Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2018 Annual Breakfast event.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Based Economic Revitalization with Targeted Incentives
    methodology: community-based economic development
    By directing grant funding and financial incentives toward physical improvements and renovation projects in underperforming business districts, the organization stimulates local economic growth because visible revitalization attracts consumer traffic, increases property utilization, and encourages private investment.
  • Event-Driven Advocacy and Network Building
    methodology: event-driven advocacy
    By leveraging annual events, recognition ceremonies, and media outreach, the organization strengthens regional business networks and elevates policy concerns because public, high-visibility gatherings foster solidarity, media attention, and political leverage.
  • Grassroots Technical Assistance Delivery
    methodology: grassroots_service_delivery
    By delivering technical assistance through local chambers as host organizations and contracting with county-based service providers, the organization increases trust and participation among small businesses because localized, peer-anchored service delivery is more accessible and contextually relevant.
  • Local Economic Multiplier Messaging
    methodology: local_economic_multiplier
    By promoting the economic impact of local spending—specifically that it generates more local jobs than spending at online retailers—the organization motivates consumer behavior change and support for local businesses because quantifiable, relatable data strengthens community buy-in.
  • Umbrella Organization Model for Amplified Advocacy
    methodology: umbrella_organization_model
    By uniting 49 local chambers under a single regional body, the organization amplifies the collective voice of local businesses to influence policy and civic engagement more effectively than individual chambers could alone, because unified representation increases political and media visibility.