Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
We are the voice of business, shaping economic success to enhance the quality of life in greater manchester. Our four areas of strategic focus include 1) economic development 2) workforce development 3) diversity, equity and inclusion and 4) the chamber of tomorrow. Towards these goals, the greater manchester chamber supports, facilitates, and enhances economic vitality in order to attract new businesses and promote growth for existing businesses in the greater manchester region. The gmc helps to attract and develop a dynamic workforce that can sustain economic growth and prosperity for the greater manchester region. We forge new connections and partnerships with diverse communities and stakeholders from across our community and state. We serve as resource for member businesses seeking to implement new practices intended to foster a culture of equity and inclusion in the workplace and in the communities they serve. The gmc aspires to be the premier member-serving organization and cham
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,161,166
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,254,607
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $18,509
- +1491.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,283,034
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Who Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Concord Chamber Comm Concord, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $50,000 |
| Greater Derry-Londonderry Chamber Derry, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $30,000 |
| Merrimack-Souhegan Chamber Amherst, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $30,000 |
| Greater Nashua Chamber Comm Nashua, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $30,000 |
| Greater Salem Chamber Comm Salem, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $30,000 |
| Greater Hudson Chamber Comm Hudson, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $12,500 |
| DEO Mwano Consultancy LLC Manchester, NH | Covid 19 Recovery | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,161,166 | $1,254,607 | $1,283,034 | — | — | $18,509 |
| 2023 | $1,174,378 | $1,121,600 | $1,157,913 | — | — | $1,163 |
| 2022 | $1,382,665 | $981,465 | $969,704 | — | — | $1,022 |
| 2021 | $764,279 | $1,070,211 | $901,374 | — | — | $1,025 |
| 2020 | $652,712 | $1,190,024 | $1,089,153 | $190,000 | 7 | $1,208 |
About Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is a public charity, based in Manchester, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is led by Heather McGrail, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 24 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather McGrail
President
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $143K (2024)
Matt Cookson
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris McCracken
Director
Director → Diector, 2022
Diector → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Harrington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Kitchens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Oberg
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Favazza
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Baxter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Senus
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pawn Nitichan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana Hawrylchak
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gilkie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Licata
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramey Sylvester
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Spradling
Ec at Large
Director at → Ec at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trinnie Houghton
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Horton
Ec at Large
Director → Ec at Large, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernesto Burden
Secretary
Director → Ec at Large, 2022
Ec at Large → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kacavas
Legal Counsel
Director → Legal Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila McNeil
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Skouteris
Ec at Large
Director → Ec at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Anna Thomas (2020–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Joe Racza (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Keri Laman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Allen Aldenberg (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Jennifer Gillis (2022–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Holly Horst (2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Jodie Nazaka (2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Mike Decelle (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Kfoury (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Decelle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Skelton (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Nathan Saller (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Genella McDonald (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Holly Blanchard (2021–2022) — Executive Officio
- Former: Jay Bizarro (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ovide Lamontagne (2021–2022) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Shana Hawrlychak (2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Gamache (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Goldhardt (2020–2021) — Director Executive
- Former: Patrick Tufts (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pete Lachance (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Preston Hunter (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: William Brewster (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Mailhot (2021) — Director
- Former: Dylan Cruess (2020) — Director
- Former: Genella McDonald Asid (2020) — Director at
- Former: Jon Sparkman (2020) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Richard Samuels (2020) — Director at
- Former: Thomas Blonski (2020) — Director
- Former: Tony Matos (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $143K, to Heather McGrail (President/Ce).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
How large is Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce?
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce operate?
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0161920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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