irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $17KCHAMBER SPONSORS AND PROMOTES DAIRY WEEK-A FUNDRAISER THAT BRINGS
- #2 $6KCHAMBER SPONSORS AND PROMOTES ANNUAL DINNER TO PROMOTE AREA BUSINESSES
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Chamber Dinner
Event to promote area businesses and foster local economic development
Business Matching Grants
Provides matching funds for exterior improvements to local business properties
Cuba Garlic Festival
Annual community event celebrating local garlic production, attracting around 10,000 visitors; supports scholarships, community projects, and local business improvements
Dairy Week
Chamber-sponsored fundraiser promoting local dairy industry, including events like the Budweiser Clydesdales exhibition
Scholarship Program
Offers four $1,000 scholarships to graduating students and two $1,000 Student of the Year Awards
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Administer matching grants for local business improvementsProvides two $500 matching grants annually to local businesses that complete approved exterior facade improvement projects, supporting downtown revitalization and economic development.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships and student recognitionDistributes proceeds from the Cuba Garlic Festival to fund scholarships and student awards, including two annual scholarships for participation in the Leadership Allegany program.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Conduct member promotion and outreach via social mediaDelivers weekly promotional shout-outs and shares member events on social media platforms to increase visibility for local businesses and chamber activities.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Host monthly board of directors meetingsConvenes monthly board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. to govern and oversee chamber operations.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Operate Cuba Cash gift certificate programManages a gift certificate program called "Cuba Cash" in $10, $25, and $50 denominations, redeemable at participating member businesses to promote local commerce.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize and host annual community festivals and eventsPlans and executes multiple annual events including the Cuba Garlic Festival (held the third weekend of September), Dairy Days, Flag Day Chicken BBQ, A Many Splendored Evening, Shop Small Day, and Small Town Christmas, which feature activities such as holiday markets, parades, vendor fairs, and family programming to support community engagement and local businesses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$14K12%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$101K
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$538K
Cash$140K
Investments$229K
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$532K
Liquid reserves36.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HERRICK | SECRETARY | 35 | $37K |
board members · 9
- BRENDA GRANDMA — DIRECTOR
- BYRON LONG — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN ENZIN — DIRECTOR
- KIM BARRES — DIRECTOR
- MARY LOU LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE CONKLI — DIRECTOR
- PAM YOUNG — DIRECTOR
- TERRY FORWARD — DIRECTOR
- TOM KENYON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ACCORD Corporation’s Allegany Business Center Partner — Provides discounted business training courses to Chamber members through a partnership agreement.
- Alco FCU Partner — Member credit union represented by director Pamela Young
- Allegany Insurance Group Partner — Member business represented by director Byron Long
- American Legion Partner — Collaborates to host the Breakfast Buffet during the Annual Small Town Christmas event.
- Amvets Post #1 Partner — Member organization represented by director Terry Forward
- Community Bank NA Partner — Member financial institution represented by director Brenda Grandmaison
- Cuba Chamber of Commerce Inc Network — Self-referential membership structure indicated through member-focused website navigation.
- Cuba Circulating Library Partner — Member organization represented by director Tina Dalton
- Cuba Drift Busters Partner — Member business represented by Chamber Vice President Brian Loucks
- Cuba Rushford Central School Partner — Member institution represented by director Thomas Kenyon
- Cuba Rushford Toys for Kids Partner — Partner organization supported through fundraising efforts.
- Cuba-Rushford Toys for Kids program Partner — Raises funds for the Cuba-Rushford Toys for Kids program through the "A Many Splendored Evening" event.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Co-hosts the Cuba Garlic Festival with the Cuba Chamber of Commerce.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Co-hosts the Garlic Festival at its location in Cuba, NY.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Co-locates the annual festival at Empire City Farms in Cuba, NY.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Host venue for the Cuba Garlic Festival.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Hosts the Garlic Festival at its location in Cuba, NY.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Hosts the annual festival at its location in Cuba, NY.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Hosts the annual festival at its location.
- Empire City Farms Partner — Provides the grounds for the annual Cuba Garlic Festival.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for public engagement and event promotion.
- Five Star Bank Partner — Member financial institution represented by director Angela Murray
- Incubator Works Partner — Member organization represented by director Kim Barres
- Palmer Opera House Partner — Member organization represented by director Michele Conklin
- Southern Tier IT Service Partner — Member business represented by director Jonathan Enzinna
- The Sammarco Law Firm, LLP Partner — Member law firm represented by director Andrea Sammarco
- White Imprints Partner — Member business represented by Chamber President Kevin White
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.
- Community-Driven Economic Development via Festivalsmethodology: community-driven_economic_developmentBy organizing community festivals centered on local agricultural strengths—such as the Cuba Garlic Festival—the Chamber stimulates local economic activity and promotes regional products, because event-based engagement attracts visitors, increases foot traffic to member businesses, and leverages shared community resources.
- Member Empowerment through Advocacy and Servicesmethodology: member_service_and_advocacyBy delivering targeted information, advocacy, and services to members and local businesses, the Chamber advances business prosperity and community well-being, because access to resources and representation strengthens member capacity and local economic resilience.
- Volunteer and Event-Based Community Engagementmethodology: volunteer-driven community event organizingBy using volunteer-driven planning and recurring festive events with auctions, raffles, and food service, the Chamber fosters deep community engagement and raises funds, because locally rooted, participatory events build social cohesion and sustained public involvement.