The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc
The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc (CANYS) is a small public charity based in Albany, New York. It is an association of New York State chamber professionals that supports their work to grow chambers’ membership and revenue, including through branding, marketing, communications, and technology resources.
The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $104,892
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $11,518
- +321.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $37,886
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 300 30, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 217-2870
Website: https://canys.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CANYS describes itself as an association of New York State chamber professionals. The listed 2022 grantees are located in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Chamber of Commerce Inc Webster, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $35,000 |
| Queens Chamber of Commerce Jackson Heights, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $35,000 |
| Seneca County Chamber of Commerce Waterloo, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $35,000 |
| Fulton Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Gloversville, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $35,000 |
| Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Oneonta, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $35,000 |
| Commerce Chenango Norwich, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $35,000 |
| Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Utica, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $30,000 |
| Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce Cheektowaga, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $25,000 |
| Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Binghamton, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $25,000 |
| Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Ithaca, NY | Marketing and Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,892 | $11,518 | $37,886 | — | — |
| 2024 | $131,260 | $2,735 | $29,500 | — | — |
| 2023 | $158,025 | $24,022 | $42,713 | — | — |
| 2022 | $176,716 | $529,161 | $369,393 | $330,000 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CANYS says its mission is to give chamber professionals access to proven methods and new approaches, industry leaders, and outside resources to help their chambers grow in membership and revenue. It also describes providing direct, cost-effective methods in branding, marketing, communications, and technology.
The organizations listed as receiving CANYS grants in 2022 were chambers of commerce. Their own mission statements describe work such as promoting local economic growth, supporting member businesses, fostering community partnerships, providing education, and promoting tourism. The Queens Chamber of Commerce described its grant-supported purpose as providing scholarships to students and supporting businesses suffering catastrophic losses.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports no grants in 2023, 2024, or 2025. The supplied 2022 grant information lists seven awards totaling $215,000, ranging from $20,000 to $35,000:
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heather Bell as president; Thomas Cote as executive director; and John Ravitz, Andrew Fish, and Lisa Sorin as directors. CANYS’s website lists Cote as executive director, Bell as board chair, Fish as vice chair, and Jennifer Tavares, Sorin, and Ravitz as directors.
The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc is led by Heather Bell, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Bell
President
Director → Chair, 2024
Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cote
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sorin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fish
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ravitz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Tom Cote (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Barry Howard (2022–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Gina Mintzer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Tavares (2022–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kristina Groff (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Peter Aust (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Ethan Fogg (2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Eustis (2023) — Director
- Former: Terri Egan (2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Shaw (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Shipley (2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kate Manley (2022) — Director
- Former: Kerri Green (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc
How large is The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc?
The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc reported $105K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What does The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc fund?
CANYS says its mission is to give chamber professionals access to proven methods and new approaches, industry leaders, and outside resources to help their chambers grow in membership and revenue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc?
The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check canys.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc make grants?
CANYS describes itself as an association of New York State chamber professionals. The listed 2022 grantees are located in New York State.
What is The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc's EIN?
The Chamber Alliance of NYS Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1358967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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