Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc
A diverse group of state and local business and community leaders, philanthropists and successful entrepreneurs, who are dedicated to improving the economic environment in Pennsylvania.
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc at a glance
In short: Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc gave $616K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $205K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $615,500
- +132.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $205,167
- +54.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $5,724,248
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Citizens for Term Limits ($526K). Together the top 3 received $616K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 22 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc gives
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $630K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Term Limits Harrisburg, PA | General Operations and Education | $525,500 |
| Black Pastors United for Education Harrisburg, PA | General Operations and Education | $75,000 |
| Threefold Education Association Mechanicsburg, PA | General Operations and Education | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,724,248 | $3,364,800 | $5,090,386 | $615,500 | 3 | $194,933 |
| 2024 | $5,262,823 | $4,352,446 | $2,107,050 | $265,000 | 2 | $74,265 |
| 2023 | $3,127,531 | $2,938,693 | $2,609,416 | $630,000 | 3 | $14,545 |
| 2022 | $2,770,332 | $3,795,364 | $2,778,969 | $290,000 | 2 | $8,412 |
| 2021 | $1,802,632 | $2,656,652 | $2,532,676 | $209,000 | 12 | $2,425 |
| 2020 | $1,740,274 | $1,913,318 | $1,927,942 | $208,500 | 4 | $2,087 |
| 2019 | $1,637,470 | $2,209,404 | $1,627,065 | $100,000 | 1 | $10,072 |
About Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc
Based on IRS filings
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $616K. Net investment income was $195K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc is led by Matthew J. Brouillette, President, CEO & Trustee on every filing since 2019; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew J. Brouillette
President, CEO & Trustee
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$375K (2019) → $730K (2025)
David E. Barensfeld
Chairman
Chairman & Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Pope
Public Affairs Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $154K (2025)
Jeremy Baker
Political Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $189K (2025)
Jeff Kendall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shearer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Shearer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Dearment
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Dandrea
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Turzai
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ecklin
Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Soroko
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Hogg (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Bethany Wilston (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Jon Dearment (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Abhilash Samuel (2020–2021) — Director of Entrepreneur E
- Former: Gina Diorio (2020–2021) — Public Affairs Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $730K, to Matthew J Brouillette (President & CEO, Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc
How much does Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc give each year?
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc gave $616K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $265K across 2 grants.
What is Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc's typical grant size?
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $205,167, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc give grants?
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc?
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc?
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Harrisburg, PA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc's EIN?
Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1538540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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