Cumberland Valley Business Alliance
To help its members prosper and enhance the quality of life in the cumberland valley region.
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance at a glance
In short: Cumberland Valley Business Alliance gave $163K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,481
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,741
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $81,741
- Total assets
- $284,305
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cumberland Valley Business Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerece ($131K). Together the top 2 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $202K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerece Chambersburg, PA | Net Allocation of Chamber Dues | $130,780 |
| Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce Greencastle, PA | Net Allocation of Chamber Dues | $32,701 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $284,305 | $503,272 | $503,340 | $163,481 | 2 | $5,430 |
| 2023 | $264,398 | $505,731 | $505,356 | $157,009 | 2 | $5,068 |
| 2022 | $245,658 | $488,070 | $487,319 | $201,767 | 2 | $309 |
| 2021 | $192,714 | $79,098 | $86,298 | — | — | — |
About Cumberland Valley Business Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance is a public charity, based in Chambersburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance is led by Debby Cunningham, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debby Cunningham
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Grimm Joined
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Donius
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Kearns
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryliz Toohig
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kick
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Everetts Joined
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Kaczmarek
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Christian Joined
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Charles Eckstine (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jocelyne Melton (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman · Filing note: Ended 4723
- Former: Stan Flenner (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Christian (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jenna Kaczmarek Joined (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Valley Business Alliance
How much does Cumberland Valley Business Alliance give each year?
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance gave $163K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $157K across 2 grants.
How large is Cumberland Valley Business Alliance?
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance reported $284K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $503K.
Where does Cumberland Valley Business Alliance operate?
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Cumberland Valley Business Alliance's EIN?
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1514880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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