Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, operating as Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), is a 501(c)(6) business league and chamber of commerce organization based in Spokane, Washington. Founded in 1898, the organization is tax-exempt since September 1925. The chamber serves as the Spokane region's business development organization, functioning as both the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
-17.5% YoY
Revenue
$4.2M
-17.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$52K
+336.6% YoY
Expenses
$4.5M
-16.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To lead transformative business and community initiatives to build a robust regional economy. The organization is committed to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout the Spokane region, with a focus on growing jobs and business investment.
Primary Program Areas:
Membership & Events: Strengthens regional business growth by facilitating networking opportunities, providing educational programs, and delivering resources that support informed decision-making. Events bring together business leaders to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and build connections that drive economic development. The organization educates businesses through targeted training programs to help them navigate challenges and enhance operations.
Greater Talent: Career Connect Northeast provides career-connected learning and STEM experiences in the region. Programs include Teaching the Teachers, Business After-School, and Greater Minds. The Spokane STEM Network engages students to increase pursuit of STEM competencies.
Greater Growth: Drives economic development through comprehensive initiatives.
Grantmaking
The organization functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization focuses on the Spokane region and Spokane Valley area in Washington State.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6,113,838
- Total Revenue: $5,132,019
- Total Expenses: $5,397,500
- Total Liabilities: $3,044,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,044,093
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,044,093 | $6,113,838 | $6,247,004 |
| Revenue | $4,242,357 | $5,132,019 | $5,819,739 |
| Expenses | $4,483,223 | $5,397,500 | $4,589,969 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,291 | $11,978 | $1,088 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 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
Principal Officer: Alisha Benson
Staffing: 35 employees (as of 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Cowles | Chair | 1 | — |
| Charlotte Nemec | Chair Elect | 1 | — |
| Dan Demchuk | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Carla Cicero | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| William Symmes | General Counsel | 1 | — |
| Brooke Baker-Spink | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Condon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Curran | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steve Hauschild | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Otto Klein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Trent Maier | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris McFaul | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marcelo Morales | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paul Read | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rob Roettger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christine Varela | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dennis Vermillion | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alisha Benson | CEO | 40 | $227,175 |
| Gary Ballew | VP of Economic Development | 40 | $129,138 |
| Lisa Lewis | VP of Development and Partnership | 40 | $137,738 |
| Erin Vincent | VP of Education and Talent | 40 | $104,269 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has been active in securing grants and supporting regional economic development initiatives:
Received a $30,000 grant from BECU to support underserved entrepreneurs in Spokane
BECU Awards Greater Spokane Inc. $30,000 Grant to Support Underserved EntrepreneursSecured a $250,000 grant for Mercer Mass Timber Expansion in Spokane Valley
BECU Awards Greater Spokane Inc. $30,000 Grant to Support Underserved EntrepreneursReceived $140,000 awards through Washington's Innovation Clusters Acceleration Program (ICAP) Cohort 3 for innovation clusters driving bioscience and energy grid transformation
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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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