Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's mission is to create the environment, facilitate partnerships, and lead on issues that elevate business success. The strategic plan is to position Lancaster county businesses to thrive. By 2035, Lancaster county will be the best place to live in Pennsylvania, be a recognized business environment for innovation, success and growth, be a unified community where every person thrives.
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry at a glance
In short: Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry gave $70K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,254
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $7,806
- Median grant
- $8,556
- Total assets
- $3,735,306
- +0.4% 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 Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willow Valley Communities ($10K). Together the top 9 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Valley Communities Lancaster, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend/CNA Test Reimbursement | $10,266 |
| Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community Quarryville, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend/CNA Test Reimbursement | $9,096 |
| Arcarea LLC Lancaster, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend | $8,556 |
| Cedar Haven Acquisition LLC Lebanon, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend | $8,556 |
| Fairmount Homes Ephrata, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend | $8,556 |
| Messiah Lifeways Mechanicsburg, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend | $6,556 |
| United Zion Retirement Community Lititz, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend | $6,556 |
| Garden Spot Village New Holland, PA | Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend | $6,556 |
| Community Services Group Mountville, PA | Incumbent Worker Training | $5,556 |
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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 | $3,735,306 | $2,582,400 | $2,490,515 | $70,254 | 9 | $25,748 |
| 2024 | $3,720,181 | $2,181,846 | $2,275,444 | — | — | $-59,652 |
| 2023 | $3,831,349 | $2,255,001 | $2,232,760 | — | — | $39,789 |
| 2022 | $4,067,110 | $2,471,476 | $2,379,896 | — | — | $21,853 |
| 2021 | $2,782,986 | $2,692,826 | $2,469,470 | — | — | $12,482 |
| 2020 | $2,190,029 | $2,985,933 | $2,141,183 | — | — | $12,155 |
About Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Based on IRS filings
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a public charity, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $26K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry is led by Heather Valudes, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 3 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Valudes
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
36.5 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $188K (2025)
Vanessa Philbert
Chair
Board Member → Chair Elect, 2024
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Houck
Director of Finance
On filings since 2022
36.5 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $88K (2025)
Thomas Wallace
Director of Business Development
On filings since 2023
36.5 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $104K (2025)
Donna Kreiser
Past Chair
Officer at Large → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Nistal
Executive Board at Large
Board Member → Executive Board at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gallagher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Whisel
Executive Board at Large
Board Member → Executive Board at Large, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Orndorff
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wenger
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genise Wade
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Engle
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Sahd
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Parido
Executive Board at Large
Board Member → Executive Board at Large, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Najiba Benabess
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Kiedis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Deraco
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Mowbray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dara Bachman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Reynolds
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: John Seroky (2020–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Kathryn Sandoe (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Timbrel Chyatee (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel A. Wubah (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Brame (2021–2023) — Treasurer & Chair Elect
- Former: Michel Vermette (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Dula (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Carrie Willetts (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Grant Markley (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Sandoe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Fiore (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Steven Progin (2020–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Thomas T. Baldrige (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Michele Balliet (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Dombach (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Muraro (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Charles White (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Rondinelli (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Craig Kauffman (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Judith Hoar (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Leichliter (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $188K, to Heather Valudes (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry
How much does Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry give each year?
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry gave $70K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's typical grant size?
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's median grant in 2025 was $8,556, and its average grant was $7,806, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry give grants?
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry 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 Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Incumbent Worker Training/Employer Stipend" (6 grants).
Who are Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's largest grantees?
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's largest 2025 grantees include Willow Valley Communities ($10,266), Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community ($9,096) and Arcarea LLC ($8,556), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry?
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's EIN?
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2095463. 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 August 19, 2026)
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