Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 2012, with $432,637,461 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+.
4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 0900, Arlington, VA, 22203 EIN 45-3732750 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$432.6M
▲ 67.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$364.8M
Net assets
$184.8M
Employees
598
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc: 6 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Mission
Stand together advances its members' common interests and the interests of all people by promoting a society of mutual benefit, where (continued on schedule o)
What they do
Educated the public and conducted public communications to inspire others to take action on critical issues.
Scaled the impact of strategic partners through grants, infrastructure services, and management coaching.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $146.8M (FY2016) to $432.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $72.5MNet assets $184.8M
Operating margin
15.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257.3M
Total liabilities
$72.5M
Net assets
$184.8M
Salaries & benefits
$100.2M
27% of expenses
Board members
7
2 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $432,637,461▲67.9% | $364,789,945▲0.3% | $184,824,601▲57.5% | $257,309,236▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $257,716,773▼6.3% | $363,856,874▲39.2% | $117,321,195▼47.7% | $208,138,797▼28.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $274,970,971▼15.6% | $261,416,888▲7.0% | $224,473,147▲12.6% | $292,599,986▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $325,758,897▲59.4% | $244,294,486▲43.1% | $199,357,733▲73.1% | $220,861,452▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $204,330,493▲60.4% | $170,671,786▲48.1% | $115,161,980▲115% | $136,351,867▲118% | 990 |
| 2017 | $127,366,674▼13.2% | $115,263,716▼8.2% | $53,498,836▲31.7% | $62,620,538▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $146,752,091 | $125,598,893 | $40,634,598 | $48,197,404 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Michael Lanzara — $1,939,813 (0.53% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lanzara | Sr. Vp, Member Relations | 50 | $1,939,813 |
| Brian Hooks | Chairman & Ceo | 51 | $1,250,834 |
| Amy Pelletier | Director, Coo | 51 | $902,779 |
| Michael Palmer | Head of Applied Technology | 50 | $749,819 |
| Derek Johnson | Sr. Vp, Strategic Initiatives | 50 | $691,027 |
| Weston Edwards | Secretary | 51 | $655,952 |
| Henrich Heuer | Treasurer, Cfo | 51 | $566,769 |
| Charles Ruger | Vp, Research & Policy | 50 | $524,711 |
| Nicholas Dunn | Sr. Vp, Development | 50 | $493,464 |
| Dale Gibbens | Director | 1 | $172,917 |
| Kelly Bulloch | Director | 1 | $102,083 |
| Randy Lair | Director | 1 | $100,000 |
| Raymond Geoffroy | Director | 1 | — |
| Todd Rose | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Communications | Media Services | $47,972,800 |
| Imagine Holding Company LLC DBA Imagine Entertainment LLC | Media Services | $5,650,000 |
| Jcj Productions | Media Services | $2,552,920 |
| Copy Plus Writing LLC DBA Silent Partners | Media Services | $2,086,347 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Licenses | $1,659,194 |
Grants received · $355.1M total
5 grants to Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc totaling $355.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Together C4 Fund | General operating support | 2024 | $200,000,000 |
| Society For Human Resource Management | General ops. support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Stand Together C4 Fund | General operating support | 2023 | $30,000,000 |
| Stand Together C4 Fund | General operating support | 2022 | $40,000,000 |
| Key Change Inc | Support | 2021 | $85,000,000 |
Grants made · $149.5M in FY2024
9 grants totaling $149.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans For Prosperity | General operating support | $121,000,000 |
| Americans For Prosperity Action | General operating support | $22,800,000 |
| The Milken Institute | General operating support | $5,000,000 |
| Arena Hall Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Mrcharity Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Global Impact Initiative | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Global Impact | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Shrm Foundation Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3732750, based in Arlington, Virginia.
- What is Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN?
- Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3732750.
- How much revenue does Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc report?
- Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc reported $432,637,461 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc B+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,939,813, paid to Michael Lanzara (Sr. Vp, Member Relations).
More nonprofits in Arlington
Explore more
Data for Stand Together Chamber of Commerce Inc (EIN 45-3732750) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.