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Graham County Chamber

Safford, AZ · EIN 860023810 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · grahamchamber.org
revenue
$212K
expenses
$278K
net assets
$153K
employees
4
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

Promote the local businesses and the economy in general.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Graham County Chamber of Commerce promotes local businesses and the economy in the Gila Valley, Arizona. It offers networking events, a business directory, and marketing support for members. The Chamber also organizes community initiatives like the Gila Valley Adventure Club to showcase the region's natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Chamber Directory
Provides contact information, business descriptions, and internet links for Chamber members in a Community Profile Page.
Chamber Mixers (Chamber Soirée)
Monthly networking events held at different member establishments to build relationships and learn about various organizations.
Community Network Team
Monthly meetings to coordinate individual and organizational efforts within the Gila Valley.
Gila Valley Adventure Club
A community initiative focused on reintroducing residents and visitors to the Gila Valley's natural beauty and recreational opportunities through engaging recreational programming and collaboration with tourism stakeholders.
How to do Business With…
A YouTube video series produced in partnership with Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center and Freeport-McMoRan, introducing buyers from area businesses and instructing on how to become a vendor.
Limelight
A program to promote member organizations through press releases, Chamber updates, highway marquee slides, grand opening ceremonies, website directory pages, Voice of the Valley Radio, and SWAG.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Business Networking Events 3 activities
    • Facilitating Member Networking and Promotion
      The Chamber hosts monthly soirées at member establishments for networking and learning, and promotes member organizations through email updates, press releases, a website directory, highway marquee slides, grand opening ceremonies, and local radio.
    • Monthly Networking and Learning Events
      Hosts Chamber Soirées on the first Thursday of each month at rotating member establishments to support networking and education about local organizations, and convenes the Community Network Team on the third Thursday of each month (except December) to coordinate collaboration among Valley stakeholders.
    • Monthly Networking and Learning Events
      Hosts Chamber Soirées on the first Thursday of each month at rotating member establishments to support networking and education about local organizations.
  • Member Business Promotion Services 2 activities
    • Business Education and Vendor Training
      The Chamber produces a YouTube video program, "How to do Business With…", which introduces viewers to buyers from area businesses and provides instructions on becoming a vendor.
    • Business Education and Vendor Training
      The Chamber produces a YouTube video program, "How to do Business With…", which introduces viewers to buyers from area businesses and provides instruction on becoming a vendor.
  • Member and Service Provider Directories 2 activities
    • Chamber Directory Management
      Maintains and provides access to a Chamber Directory that includes contact information, business descriptions, and internet links for member businesses.
    • Chamber Directory and Business Resources
      Maintains and provides access to a Chamber Directory that includes contact information, business descriptions, and internet links for member organizations, supporting visibility and connectivity among local businesses.
  • Downtown Façade Improvement & Event Programming 2 activities
    • Valley Experience Improvement Projects
      Leads initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the overall experience of the Gila Valley for residents and visitors.
    • Valley-Wide Experience Improvement Initiatives
      Leads projects focused on enhancing the overall experience of the Gila Valley for residents and visitors, including coordinated development and community enhancement efforts.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • Event Organization
      Organizes recurring and one-time community events on specific dates including March 16, 2026; April 24–25; July 4; September 25–26; and October 17.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Chamber Member Communication and Promotion
      Provides regular email updates to subscribers about Chamber members and promotes member organizations through press releases, highway marquee slides, grand opening ceremonies, website directory pages, radio segments (Voice of the Valley), SWAG, and YouTube video content such as the "How to do Business With…" series.
    • Community Coordination Meetings
      Convenes the Community Network Team on the third Thursday of each month (except December) to coordinate collaboration among individuals and organizations in the Gila Valley.
    • Community Coordination and Improvement Projects
      The Chamber convenes a monthly Community Network Team meeting to coordinate efforts among individuals and organizations in the Gila Valley and leads projects aimed at improving the overall Gila Valley experience.
    • Community and Economic Development Initiatives
      The Chamber leads projects to improve the overall Gila Valley experience, operates the Gila Valley Adventure Club for recreational programming, and convenes a monthly Community Network Team meeting to coordinate efforts among local individuals and organizations.
    • Facilitating Business Networking and Promotion
      The Chamber hosts monthly "Chamber Soirées" for networking and learning about member organizations, provides email updates about members, and maintains a directory with member contact information and business descriptions. It also promotes member organizations through various channels including press releases, radio, and grand opening ceremonies.
    • Gila Valley Adventure Club Programming
      The Chamber operates the Gila Valley Adventure Club, which provides recreational programming, such as nature hikes, to connect residents and visitors with the Gila Valley.
    • Organizing Community Events
      The Chamber organizes various community events, including a Mt. Graham Earth and Nature Appreciation Hike and other events on specific dates throughout the year.
    • Recreational and Community Engagement Programming
      Operates the Gila Valley Adventure Club and organizes outdoor events such as the Mt. Graham Earth and Nature Appreciation Hike to connect residents and visitors with the Gila Valley; also plans recurring annual events on fixed dates including July 4th and others throughout the year.
    • Recreational and Community Programming
      Operates the Gila Valley Adventure Club to provide recreational programming that connects residents and visitors with the Gila Valley, including organized events such as the Mt. Graham Earth and Nature Appreciation Hike on June 10, 2023.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$212K
Contributions & grants$165K78%
Program service revenue$77K37%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$-30K
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$162K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$153K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$153K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -26.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Vance Bryce Director 40 $51K
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Attorney General Mayes Partner — Shares a consumer alert from Attorney General Mayes regarding investment scams on Meta Platforms.
  • Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center Partner — Partners to produce the "How to do Business With…" YouTube program.
  • Eastern Arizona Courier Newspaper Partner — Collaborates on the "Middle of Somewhere" article series focusing on local tourism.
  • Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society of Graham County Partner — Encourages visitors to explore the museum for family histories and historical artifacts.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Partner — Partners to produce the "How to do Business With…" YouTube program.
  • Gila Valley Tourism stakeholders Partner — Collaborates with tourism stakeholders to improve the Gila Valley experience.
  • Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition Partner — Partnered to host the Mt. Graham Earth and Nature Appreciation Hike.
  • Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Gila Valley Section Partner — Advertises that the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Gila Valley Section seeks sponsors.
  • Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Gila Valley Section Partner — Graham County Chamber is seeking sponsorships for an event organized by the Gila Valley SME.
  • Town of Thatcher Partner — Advertises employment opportunities for the Town of Thatcher.