HANOVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EIN: 232290798

HANOVER, PA

Total Revenue
$640,883
Total Expenses
$667,567
Total Assets
$1,058,188
Net Assets
$712,954
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1923
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
SARAH MESSER
Phone
7176376130
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

HANOVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, founded in 1923, is a small nonprofit that reported $641K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS AND ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO BENEFIT THE BUSINESSES OF THE HANOVER PA, AREA. VARIOUS EVENTS ARE HELD TO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO BENEFIT THE BUSINESSES OF THE HANOVER PA, AREA. VARIOUS EVENTS ARE HELD TO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MEETINGS, BREAKFASTS AND MIXERS. ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDE SNACK TOWN STREET FAIR AND SNACK TOWN BREWFEST WHICH PROMOTE AREA BUSINESSES AND THE GREATER HANOVER COMMUNITY.

Program 2

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GREATER HANOVER AREA. THROUGH THE CHAMBER'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, A UNIQUE...

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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GREATER HANOVER AREA. THROUGH THE CHAMBER'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS OVER THE YEARS HAS BUILT A COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION FOR LOCAL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NUMEROUS CAREER PATHWAYS THAT LEAD TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT. CONTINUING EFFORTS TO CONNECT TO THE SPECIFIC AND DIVERSE NEEDS OF HANOVER-BASED INDUSTRIES HAVE PRODUCED IMPORTANT TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LOCAL WORKFORCE.

Program 3

PRINTING OF BROCHURES AND DIRECTORIES OF THE LOCAL HANOVER AREA BUSINESSES TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE BUSINESSES. THE DISCOVER HANOVER MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE DEVELOPED BY THE CHAMBER PROMOTES LOCAL...

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PRINTING OF BROCHURES AND DIRECTORIES OF THE LOCAL HANOVER AREA BUSINESSES TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE BUSINESSES. THE DISCOVER HANOVER MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE DEVELOPED BY THE CHAMBER PROMOTES LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE HANOVER AREA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,000
Program Service Revenue $568,728
Investment Income $38,155
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $640,883

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $421,701
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $245,866
TOTAL EXPENSES $667,567

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $640,883 $688,774 -0.1%
Expenses $667,567 $677,384 0.0%
Net Income $-26,684 $11,390 -3.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
10
Volunteers
37

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
9
$183,140
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY LAIRD PRESIDENT TH 40.00
Officer
$105,500 $11,898 $117,398
SARAH MESSER PRESIDENT (E 40.00
Officer
$56,492 $9,250 $65,742
TOM ALLISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY BURKHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY FREY VICE DIRECTO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA GROFT VICE DIRECTO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY HERSHEY SECRETARY/TR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ JOHNIDES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KELLY IMMED PAST C 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN LEESE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW LITTLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY PITTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOHN SCOLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY SHAFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA SIMPSON VICE DIRECTO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON SMITH CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LONI SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON WINGERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY ZINN VICE DIRECTO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $640,883 $667,567 $1,058,188 $-26,684
2023 $688,774 $691,884 $992,818 $-3,110
2022 $985,233 $686,701 $844,916 $298,532
2021 $497,029 $514,812 $716,584 $-17,783
2020 $523,820 $532,290 $553,619 $-8,470
2019 $593,199 $604,958 $488,053 $-11,759
2018 $629,944 $648,061 $500,460 $-18,117
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