GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

EIN: 220887600

SPRINGFIELD, NJ

Total Revenue
$402,746
Total Expenses
$445,461
Total Assets
$115,325
Net Assets
$115,325
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1911
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
BRIAN TANGORA
Phone
9083520900
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC, founded in 1911, is a small nonprofit that reported $403K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 167% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $445K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AIMS TO REPRESENT AND ADVANCE THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS OF OUR REGION BY CONNECTING BUSINESSES, FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROVIDING VALUABLE RESOURCES AND SERVICES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING FOR A BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, FACILITATING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO THRIVE IN AN EVER-CHANGING MARKETPLACE. AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE, WE CHAMPION THE PROSPERITY OF OUR MEMBERS WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A LEADING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN THE REGION. ESTABLISHED IN 1911, ONE OF THE CHAMBER'S FOUNDING MEMBERS WAS JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. TODAY, THE GATEWAY...

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THE GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A LEADING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN THE REGION. ESTABLISHED IN 1911, ONE OF THE CHAMBER'S FOUNDING MEMBERS WAS JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. TODAY, THE GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER IS THE LARGEST BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY WITH MEMBERS RANGING FROM FORTUNE 100 CORPORATIONS TO ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES. WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING MEMBERS IN UNION, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, AND SOMERSET COUNTIES, WE ARE THE ONLY MULTI-COUNTY ASSOCIATION IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY. WE HAVE A UNIQUE STRUCTURE OF SERVING AS AN UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION FOR A NUMBER OF REGIONAL AND LOCAL CHAMBERS AND NETWORKING GROUPS IN ITS REGIONAL FOOTPRINT.

Program 2

THE GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS NUMEROUS EVENTS EACH YEAR INCLUDING: NETWORKING SOCIALS, EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINARS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP GATHERINGS, GALA AWARD DINNERS, BUSINESS EXPOS...

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THE GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS NUMEROUS EVENTS EACH YEAR INCLUDING: NETWORKING SOCIALS, EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINARS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP GATHERINGS, GALA AWARD DINNERS, BUSINESS EXPOS, TRADE FAIRS, AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, OUR SIZE ALLOWS US TO NEGOTIATE SAVINGS ON BUSINESS SERVICES FOR MEMBERS, SUCH AS CREDIT CARD PROCESSING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TRAINING, HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL PROGRAMS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER SERVICES. OUR FOCUS IS TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT A FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL.

Program 3

THE GATEWAY CHAMBER SERVES AS AN UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION FOR REGIONAL AND LOCAL CHAMBERS AND NETWORKING GROUPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $108,200
Program Service Revenue $294,534
Investment Income $12
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $402,746

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $257,613
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $187,848
TOTAL EXPENSES $445,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $402,746 $150,745 +1.7%
Expenses $445,461 $208,190 +1.1%
Net Income $-42,715 $-57,445 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$134,486
Total Directors
27
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM ZELLNER PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL WELLS MAJOR ACCOUNTS MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB PUGLISI DIRECTOR, PROVIDER NETWORK SERVICES & SUPPORT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLEVONNE ST HILLAIRE OWNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN GALLAGHER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SILVA SITE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EBONY PARHAM VICE PRESIDENT | BROKER-ASSOCIATE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MANZO PARTNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK LARSEN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED STADLIN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN MASTRIANO DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BALLA PARTNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE HOLTZMAN PARTNER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA WELLBROCK VP, COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOU BECKERMAN PARTNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCELLA GENCARELLI VP, BUSINESS BANKER II 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CLAISSE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DANKO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PETRUCCI FIRST VICE PRESIDENT / MARKET SALES MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM KOPPEL ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA PARDES DIRECTOR, SALES 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH CALLAGHAN FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND SR. PARTNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB LESLIE OWNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCIO ESCALANTE VICE PRESIDENT /VICE PRESIDENT BRANCH MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRYLL PENNEY MANAGER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL FOLSOM CLEAN ENERGY COMMINUT OUREACH 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREMAINE BEMBRY MANAGING PARTNER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN TANGORA PRESIDENT & CEO 39.00
Officer
$125,000 $9,486 $134,486
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $402,746 $445,461 $115,325 $-42,715
2024 $284,642 $417,975 $209,810 $-133,333
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $409,762 $466,415 $357,809 $-56,653
2022 $660,476 $628,376 $414,462 $32,100
2021 $547,456 $536,282 $460,609 $11,174
2020 $549,486 $581,071 $369,668 $-31,585
2019 $768,686 $712,149 $402,271 $56,537
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