Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business membership organization headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1867, the Chamber serves as a dynamic network of businesses and individuals organized to deliver economic opportunity for its members. The organization represents more than 1,700 companies of all sizes and industries, as well as not-for-profit and government organizations. The Chamber employs 23 staff members and is located at 401 Robert Street North, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55101.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$134K
-26.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$152K
+68.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
+250.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-51.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce fosters economic growth through advocacy, diverse programming, and community engagement for businesses in the Saint Paul/East Metro region.
Primary program areas include:
Events: The Chamber hosts nearly 100 events annually, drawing large crowds of business professionals. These events provide members with forums for discussion, debate, and networking in professional development and community involvement contexts.
Membership: The Chamber creates a platform for companies of all sizes to develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically involved, and build relationships with other members of the local business community.
Member Services: The Chamber offers members exclusive discounts through an online marketplace and provides certificates of origin services for products made in the United States being shipped overseas.
Marketing & Communications: The Chamber conducts strategic marketing campaigns and web-based initiatives to promote member businesses and community engagement.
Advocacy: The Chamber engages in business advocacy and policy work affecting the region.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce serves the Saint Paul/East Metro region of Minnesota, with membership and programming focused on this geographic area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (Main Organization - 501(c)(6)):
- Total Revenues (2024): $3,639,820
- Total Expenses (2024): $3,584,170
- Total Assets (2024): $2,693,235
- Annual Revenue: $5.7 million (per company profile)
- Employees: 23-26 staff members
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation (501(c)(3)):
- Revenue (2023): $285,000
- Expenses (2023): $396,000
- Total Assets (2023): $182,000
- Total Liabilities (2023): $31,300
- Tax-exempt status: Since May 1976
- EIN: 41-1378952
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $134,355 | $181,741 | $402,273 |
| Revenue | $412,626 | $284,896 | $553,351 |
| Expenses | $519,211 | $395,788 | $898,167 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17 | $245 | $43 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives and board members identified include:
- Brenda Kyle: Principal Officer (Foundation)
- Drinal Foster: Board Member (joined January 2026)
- Tony Schwartz: Board Member
- Sandra Buehler: Member, Board of Directors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA KYLE | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| KATHLEEN LOHMAR EXEL | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIA JENSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT RYNDA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KARYN BERG | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DANA COTTRELL | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| NICKI DONLON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| THERESE GALES | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| ROB GLYNN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| BLAIR HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| AMANDA KNUTSON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| EMILY LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JOE LUTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| TAMARA PRATO | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| EMILY POST | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| BRANDON ORDWAY | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| RACHEL REILING | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| MADELINE RUSH | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
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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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