Groves Chamber of Commerce
To promote civic and economic awareness in the city.
Groves Chamber of Commerce at a glance
In short: Groves Chamber of Commerce gave $38K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,444
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $38,444
- Median grant
- $38,444
- Total assets
- $116,591
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Groves Chamber of Commerce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Groves ($38K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Groves Groves, TX | 2 Pickleball Courts | $38,444 |
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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 | $116,591 | $180,768 | $197,040 | $38,444 | 1 | $4,610 |
| 2024 | $97,491 | $148,429 | $136,584 | — | — | $2,642 |
| 2023 | $69,085 | $86,207 | $96,483 | — | — | $33 |
| 2022 | $80,337 | $100,349 | $92,417 | — | — | $14 |
| 2021 | $72,468 | $97,892 | $101,459 | — | — | $122 |
| 2020 | $76,096 | $127,758 | $90,557 | — | — | $18 |
About Groves Chamber of Commerce
Based on IRS filings
Groves Chamber of Commerce is a public charity, based in Groves, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Groves Chamber of Commerce is led by Bert Lamson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bert Lamson
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Herford
Director
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hampton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Young
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Deweese
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Borne
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Duncan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Gaona
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Delcambre
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loyd Patterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pansey Lamson
Past President
2nd Vice Pr → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Lane
1st Vice President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libbie Hughes
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Kenny Blanda (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Gonzales (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Lange (2023–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Libble Lejeune (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Maggie Wilson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Chad Dupuis (2024) — Director
- Former: Betty Legnon (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gene Venable (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rob Vensel (2020–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Pat Holmes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Camille Briggssent (2022) — Director
- Former: Charity Cavazos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: De Sosa (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Sodman (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Henry Totten (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kyle Hollier (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Groves Chamber of Commerce
How much does Groves Chamber of Commerce give each year?
Groves Chamber of Commerce gave $38K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Groves Chamber of Commerce?
Groves Chamber of Commerce reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $181K.
Where does Groves Chamber of Commerce operate?
Groves Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Groves Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Groves Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1138448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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