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Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860726905 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · equalitychamber.org
revenue
$72K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$109K
employees
mission · from form 990

Chamber of Commerce

profile · synthesized from sources

Business membership organization supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and allies in Greater Phoenix through networking, professional development, and community events. Offers resources including business training, certification assistance, and visibility opportunities for small businesses, nonprofits, and corporate partners. Hosts annual conferences, markets, and award luncheons to strengthen economic inclusion and advocacy.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Business Boot Camp
Program offering educational resources and training opportunities for members to develop business skills and access professional development partnerships.
Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship
Scholarship program with NGLCC and Wells Fargo offering free LGBTBE certification and first-year membership for business owners of color.
Hero Awards Luncheon
Annual event celebrating businesses and business owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix.
Queer Holiday Market
Festive marketplace celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity and entrepreneurship with handcrafted goods from local LGBTQ+ artisans, makers, and small businesses.
Queer Summer Market
Annual marketplace providing a platform for LGBTQ+ makers and business owners to connect with the community and promote economic empowerment through sales of unique creations.
Rise Conference
Annual full-day event for GPECC members featuring expert-led breakout sessions, one-on-one consulting appointments, and resources to help business owners grow and strengthen their businesses.
TGX Business Scholarship
Partnership with Wells Fargo and NGLCC providing free first-year GPECC membership for transgender and gender expansive business owners.
Walmart Certification Scholarship
Three-year sponsorship of affiliate membership dues for LGBTQ+-owned retail businesses that supply goods or services eligible for sale at Walmart and Sam’s Club.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • LGBTQ+ Educational and Capacity-Building Support 4 activities
    • Offer business scholarships
      The organization offers various business scholarships, including the TGX Business Scholarship, Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship, and Walmart Certification Scholarship, in partnership with other organizations, to provide free first-year memberships or sponsor affiliate membership dues for eligible business owners.
    • Provide LGBTBE Certification services
      The organization provides LGBTBE Certification, including free National LGBTBE Certification for supplier diversity to members, and offers scholarships for certification.
    • Provide business certification and scholarships
      The organization provides LGBTBE Certification and offers free National LGBTBE Certification for supplier diversity to members. They also offer scholarships such as the TGX Business Scholarship, Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship, and Walmart Certification Scholarship to support various business owners with membership and certification costs.
    • Provide business certification and scholarships
      The organization provides LGBTBE Certification and offers various scholarships, including the TGX Business Scholarship, Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship, and Walmart Certification Scholarship, to support diverse business owners with free memberships and certification dues.
  • Entrepreneurship Accelerator & Training Programs 4 activities
    • Operate the Business Bootcamp program
      The organization runs a 3-month Business Bootcamp program that provides intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses, with participants paired with experienced business owners for additional support.
    • Operate the Business Bootcamp program
      The organization operates a 3-month Business Bootcamp program providing intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses, and pairs participants with experienced business owners for additional support.
    • Operate the Business Bootcamp program
      The organization operates a 3-month Business Bootcamp program providing intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses. This program supports early-stage and emerging business owners and pairs participants with experienced business owners for additional support.
    • Provide business training and development through the Business Bootcamp
      The organization operates a 3-month Business Bootcamp program that offers intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses. This program supports early-stage and emerging business owners and pairs participants with experienced business owners for additional support.
  • LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals & Events 4 activities
    • Operate the Drag Performer Coalition
      The organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area by developing their businesses, providing tailored technical assistance trainings, and offering access to the "Drag on Demand" app to connect performers with opportunities.
    • Operate the Drag Performer Coalition
      The organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area by developing their businesses, providing tailored technical assistance trainings, and offering access to the "Drag on Demand" app to connect performers with opportunities.
    • Operate the Drag Performer Coalition
      The organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area in developing their businesses. This includes providing tailored technical assistance trainings and access to the "Drag on Demand" app, connecting trained drag performers with performance opportunities.
    • Operate the Drag Performer Coalition
      The organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area by providing tailored technical assistance trainings, and access to the "Drag on Demand" app, connecting trained drag performers with performance opportunities.
  • State and Local Legislative Advocacy 3 activities
    • Engage in advocacy
      The organization engages in advocacy at the local and state levels.
    • Engage in advocacy
      The organization engages in advocacy at the local and state levels.
    • Engage in local and state advocacy
      The organization engages in advocacy efforts at both the local and state levels to support its mission.
  • Member Recognition Awards 3 activities
    • Host the Annual Hero Awards
      The organization hosts the Annual Hero Awards to celebrate businesses and business owners demonstrating dedication, leadership, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix, recognizing those who foster inclusivity, champion equality, and create meaningful change.
    • Host the Annual Hero Awards
      The organization hosts the Annual Hero Awards to celebrate businesses and business owners who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix, recognizing their efforts in fostering inclusivity, championing equality, and creating meaningful change.
    • Host the Annual Hero Awards
      The organization hosts the Annual Hero Awards to celebrate businesses and business owners who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix, recognizing their efforts in fostering inclusivity, championing equality, and creating meaningful change.
  • Business Networking Events 2 activities
    • Host networking and educational events
      The organization hosts various events including Netmixers, luncheons, industry-specific meetings, and "Lunch and Learn" sessions to foster connections, exchange ideas, and facilitate discussions among the business community. This includes a monthly First Friday Lunch and Networking Event.
    • Host networking and educational events
      The organization hosts various events including Netmixers, luncheons, industry-specific meetings, and "Lunch and learns" sessions to foster connections, exchange ideas, and facilitate discussions among the business community. They also host a monthly First Friday Lunch and Networking Event.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Host networking and educational events
      The organization hosts various events such as Netmixers, luncheons, industry-specific meetings, and "Lunch and learns" sessions to foster connections, exchange ideas, and facilitate discussions among the business community. They also staff booths at local events to promote the organization.
    • Host the RISE Conference
      The organization hosts the annual RISE Conference, a full-day event featuring expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, panels on inclusion and leadership for LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders, and one-on-one appointments with consultants and bookkeepers for members.
    • Host the RISE Conference
      The organization hosts the annual RISE Conference, a full-day event featuring expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, panels on inclusion and leadership for LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders, and one-on-one appointments with consultants and bookkeepers.
    • Maintain member resources
      The organization maintains a website directory for members, a Phoenix LGBTQ+ Community Calendar where members can add their events, and an Equality Chamber Job Board for member recruiting.
    • Maintain member resources
      The organization maintains a website directory for members, a Phoenix LGBTQ+ Community Calendar where members can add their events, and provides access to the Equality Chamber Job Board for member recruiting.
    • Maintain member resources
      The organization maintains a website directory for members, a Phoenix LGBTQ+ Community Calendar where members can add their events, and an Equality Chamber Job Board for member recruiting.
    • Organize Queer Markets
      The organization organizes the annual Queer Summer Market and Queer Holiday Market, providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ makers, artisans, and small businesses to connect with the community and promote economic empowerment by selling handcrafted goods.
    • Organize Queer Markets
      The organization organizes the annual Queer Holiday Market and Queer Summer Market, providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ makers and business owners to connect with the community, promote economic empowerment, and sell handcrafted goods.
    • Organize Queer Markets
      The organization organizes the annual Queer Holiday Market and Queer Summer Market, which are festive marketplaces providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ artisans, makers, and small businesses to connect with the community and promote economic empowerment.
    • Organize Queer Markets
      The organization organizes the annual Queer Summer Market and Queer Holiday Market, providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ makers and business owners to connect with the community, promote economic empowerment, and sell handcrafted goods.
    • Provide LGBTBE Certification support
      The organization provides LGBTBE Certification, including free National LGBTBE Certification for supplier diversity to members, and offers scholarships for certification and membership to specific communities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$25K35%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$109K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +33.1%
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • ACLU of Arizona Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Michele White has instructed in the Master of Social Work program at Arizona State University (ASU) in advocacy and community organizing.
  • Aunt Rita's Foundation Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • BBB Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Certified LGBTBE Network — Logo displayed on corporate partner program page, indicating affiliation.
  • Equality Chamber Foundation Partner — Jeff Castle Schlosser serves as primary ambassador for both GPECC and ECF.
  • Local First Arizona Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • NGLCC Network — Logo displayed on corporate partner program page, indicating affiliation.
  • NGLCC Partner — Facilitates member participation in the NGLCC Conference.
  • NGLCC Partner — Partners on the TGX Business Scholarship and Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship to provide free first-year memberships and certifications, and processes scholarship approvals and payments.
  • National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Partner — Recipient of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year Award.
  • National LGBTBE Partner — Provides free certification for supplier diversity.
  • One Community Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Phoenix Community Alliance Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Southwest Center Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Tempe Tourism Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Visit Phoenix Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • Walmart Partner — Sponsors a certification scholarship for businesses in the retail industry, covering affiliate membership dues for three years.
  • Wells Fargo Partner — Partners on the TGX Business Scholarship and Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship to provide free first-year memberships and certifications.
  • one-n-ten Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
  • phxPRIDE Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.