National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), formerly known as the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. As a business league and chamber of commerce, the organization is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for the LGBT business community. The NGLCC serves as the exclusive third-party certifying body for LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and functions as the primary advocacy organization for LGBT-owned businesses at the federal, state, and local levels.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.1M
+18.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$707K
+32.6% YoY
Grant Count
69
+40.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The NGLCC positions itself as "the business voice of the LGBT community" and is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for the LGBT business community. The organization's core functions include:
- LGBT Business Enterprise Certification: Operating as the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses, with recognition from over one-third of Fortune 500 companies
- Supply Chain Inclusion: Partnering with corporations to create fully LGBT-inclusive supply chains
- Public Policy Advocacy: Leading advocacy efforts to include certified LGBT businesses in procurement opportunities at federal, state, and local levels
- Economic Impact Documentation: Creating research such as the "America's LGBT Economy" report, which documents the $1.7 trillion economic impact generated by LGBT business owners
- Business Convening: Hosting the NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference, described as the largest LGBT business event globally
Grantmaking
The NGLCC has engaged in grantmaking activities, including a $1.5 million grant program announced in 2024 to support LGBTQ+-owned and allied businesses. This grant initiative was conducted in partnership with Grubhub and included support for LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The NGLCC operates nationally and internationally, serving the United States and worldwide LGBT business communities. The organization maintains a headquarters presence in Washington, D.C. and has demonstrated grantmaking activity across multiple regions including Austin and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (Most Recent)
- Revenue: $10,769,698
- Expenses: $9,346,229
- Net Income: $1,423,469
- Total Assets: $17,100,000
- Total Liabilities: $5,660,000
- Net Assets: $11,401,152
Workforce: The organization employs approximately 26-27 staff members.
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since December 2004 (EIN: 13-4219714). As a 501(c)(6) organization, donations to the NGLCC are not tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,064,904 | $14,376,202 | $15,331,208 |
| Revenue | $10,769,698 | $9,457,409 | $10,551,828 |
| Expenses | $9,346,229 | $8,999,562 | $8,598,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $596,243 | $221,057 | $39,396 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Justin Nelson is identified as President and Co-Founder of the organization. The NGLCC was founded in 2002 by Justin G. Nelson and Chance Mitchell.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCE MITCHELL | CO-FOUNDER, CEO | 40 | $601,800 |
| JUSTIN NELSON | CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT | 40 | $600,000 |
| CAROL ATTAK | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL FULLER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MARK BERTOLINI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL ASHLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEDRA DICKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VONSHE JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY WISNIEWSKI | EXECUTIVE VP | 40 | $208,470 |
| SABRINA KENT | EXECUTIVE VP | 40 | $203,609 |
| SEAN FRANKLIN | VP | 40 | $121,093 |
| ERASMO SANCHEZ HERRERA | VP | 40 | $125,767 |
| OLIVIA JUSME | VP | 40 | $118,875 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the NGLCC announced a $1.5 million grant program in partnership with Grubhub to support LGBTQ+-owned and allied businesses, with particular focus on the restaurant sector. This grant initiative was promoted across multiple regional LGBT chambers of commerce and represented a significant community impact effort by the organization.
$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied BusinessesThe organization changed its name from the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to National LGBT Chamber of Commerce in October 2017 to reflect broader representation within the LGBT community.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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