Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The NextGen Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2018. It supports research and economic projects intended to empower a new generation of business leadership, and its stated work includes policy, inclusion, and business practice.
Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $98,068
- -37.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $302,710
- +34.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $361,025
- +38.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- How to Apply
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No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 776 Girard St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (702) 335-5835
Website: https://nextgenchamber.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 23 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Washington, DC. Its website describes national engagement with emerging business leaders, and its listed 2022 grantees are based in Washington, DC; Vienna, Virginia; Montgomery Village, Maryland; and Janesville, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives
- 90% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2022) to $535K (2021). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $120,000 |
| National Association of Evangelicals Washington, DC | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $32,500 |
| Douglass Leadership Institute Inc Montgomery Village, MD | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $25,000 |
| Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Vienna, VA | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $25,000 |
| American Idea Foundation Janesville, WI | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $24,000 |
| Citygate Network Colorado Springs, CO | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $22,500 |
| Faith & Giving Coalition Washington, DC | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $22,500 |
| The Clapham Group Orem, UT | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $21,000 |
| Institute for Family Studies Charlottesville, VA | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $12,500 |
| Nahpa Germantown, MD | Identify & educate religious, social groups & businesses about the value of the eitc and ctc | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,068 | $302,710 | $361,025 | — | — |
| 2024 | $156,383 | $224,869 | $261,532 | — | — |
| 2023 | $183,045 | $185,906 | $265,850 | — | — |
| 2022 | $275,790 | $163,427 | $529,723 | $317,500 | 10 |
| 2021 | $642,086 | $690,513 | $719,824 | $535,000 | 13 |
| 2020 | $671,397 | $674,255 | $27,880 | — | — |
| 2019 | $25,022 | $20,200 | $20,178 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to shape the economy of the future by promoting policy, inclusion, and business practice for a new generation of business leadership. Its 2024 filing describes its programs as supporting research studies and economic projects to empower that leadership and uplift next-generation voices in pursuit of better capitalism.
On its website, the organization identifies leadership development, research and insights, and engagement as areas of work. Its policy priorities include digital access, AI adoption, workforce pathways, inclusive capital, workforce adaptability, skills-based pathways, access to capital, entrepreneurial infrastructure, and leadership development.
The listed 2022 grantees include Georgetown University, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, Douglass Leadership Institute Inc, and American Idea Foundation Inc. Their own stated missions describe work in areas including education, entrepreneurship and small business, faith-based leadership, and expanding opportunity through policy and community efforts.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports no grants. The available grant records identify four grants made in 2022: $120,000 to Georgetown University, $25,000 to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, $25,000 to Douglass Leadership Institute Inc, and $24,000 to American Idea Foundation Inc. The listed grants total $194,000; the available information does not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gilbert Pontes as executive director; Rhett Buttle as founder and treasurer; Adama Iwu and Roy K. Lee as co-chairs; and Aram Nadjarian and Casey Oakes as board members.
Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Gilbert Pontes, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gilbert Pontes
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Rhett Buttle
Founder & Treasurer
Treasurer → Founder & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adama Iwu
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aram Nadjarian
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy K. Lee
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Oakes
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy English (2019–2021) — Founder
- Former: Colin Danly (2019) — Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $115K, to Gilbert Pontes (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How large is Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $303K.
What does Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to shape the economy of the future by promoting policy, inclusion, and business practice for a new generation of business leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Washington, DC. Its website describes national engagement with emerging business leaders, and its listed 2022 grantees are based in Washington, DC; Vienna, Virginia; Montgomery Village, Maryland; and Janesville, Wisconsin.
What is Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
Nextgen Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4835903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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