African American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania

Organization Overview

African American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, African American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, African American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania generated $79.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $204.8k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS. GUIDED BY THE CORE VALUES OF EQUITY IN OPPORTUNITY, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE, WE WILL SEEK TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC PARITY FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY INSURING FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS GROWN THE MEMBERSHIP FROM 28 PAID MEMBERS IN 1998 TO OVER 600 MEMBERS AS OF JANUARY 20, 2020, AND IS RANKED THE 9TH LARGEST CHAMBER IN THE REGION. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPING A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP OF AFRICAN AMERICANS, WHITES, HISPANICS, LATINOS, AND INDIANS. 74 CORPORATIONS SERVE AS SPONSORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THESE SPONSORSHIPS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUPPORT OF ONGOING FINANCIAL OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, CORPORATIONS HAVE INSTRUCTED THEIR PROCUREMENT OFFICERS TO SEND BIDS AND PROPOSALS TO THE CHAMBER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER, AND CONDUCTS 'HOW TO DO BUSINESS WORKSHOPS'. THESE WORKSHOPS, HELD AT VARIOUS CORPORATE LOCATIONS, ARE DEVELOPED TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF COMPANY REQUIREMENTS, AND THE PROTOCOL FOR OBTAINING CONTRACTS. ON AVERAGE, OVER 4,200 REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED EACH YEAR FROM GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFITS TO DISTRIBUTE THEIR REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.THE CHAMBER'S BUSINESS INSTITUTE, ESTABLISHED IN 2003, HAS HAD OVER 4,750 BUSINESS OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR BUSINESS ACUMEN IN THE AREAS OF FINANCE, LEGAL, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS. THE CHAMBER ALSO SERVES AS THE ADVOCATE FOR MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ON SUCH ISSUES AS PUBLIC, LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MATTERS THAT AFFECT ITS MEMBERSHIP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Samuel J Stephenson
Chairman
$0
Louis T Alexander
Vice Chairman
$0
Cheryl L Allen
Treasurer
$0
Ann Rucker
Secretary
$0
Doris Carson Williams
President
$0
Caster Binion
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$81,560
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,647
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $79,938

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that African American Chamber Of Commerce Of Western Pennsylvania has recieved totaling $10,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bridgeway Capital Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: BLACK ENTREPRENEUR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$10,000
Shoval Foundation

Wilkes Barre, PA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$250
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