Amherst Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, SOCIAL, COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS & VICINITY; TO PRESERVE AND DISTRIBUTE CIVIC EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION.
- Income
- $314,054
- Spending
- $334,153
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $76,500, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- IN 2025, THE CHAMBER STRENGTHENED THE LOCAL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM THROUGH DIRECT SUPPORT, REFERRALS, VISIBILITY, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE CHAMBER WELCOMED 57 NEW MEMBERS IN 2025 AND ENDED THE YEAR WITH OVER 380 ACTIVE MEMBERS. THROUGH PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS SUCH AS A SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR, A+ AWARDS, AND BUSINESS EXPO, THE CHAMBER INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, PROMOTE THEIR SERVICES, AND ACCESS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. CHAMBER STAFF SUPPORTED MEMBER BUSINESSES THROUGH INTRODUCTIONS, PROBLEM-SOLVING ASSISTANCE, MARKETING VISIBILITY, AND VISITOR-FACING REFERRALS.IN 2025, THE CHAMBER DELIVERED 21 SIGNATURE AND NETWORKING EVENTS WITH OVER 2,000 ATTENDEES, AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ORGANIZED COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING THAT INCREASED FOOT TRAFFIC, STRENGTHENED LOCAL IDENTITY, AND GENERATED SUPPORT FOR CHAMBER SERVICES. EVENTS SUCH AS LIGHTING OF THE MERRY MAPLE ENGAGED RESIDENTS, VISITORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, CREATING SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT SUPPORT LOCAL SPENDING, DOWNTOWN VITALITY, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. OUR AMHERST AREA GIFT CARD PROGRAM SURPASSED $220,000 IN TOTAL SALES WITH 770 GIFT CARDS SOLD. LOOKING AHEAD WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO ADVANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FOSTERING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND STRENGTHENING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND STRENGTHENING OUR CHAMBER'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION. OUR FOCUS IN 2026 WILL BE ON EXPANDING ADVOCACY EFFORTS, WORKFORCE INITIATIVES, AND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES TO ENSURE A THRIVING AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMY. WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION, ENGAGED MEMBERSHIP, AND A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, WE WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS, A CHAMPION FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND A CONNECT OF PEOPLE IDEAS, AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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