Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Incorporated
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What it says it does
THE OLD SAYBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER OLD SAYBROOK AREA, INCLUDING THE NINE TOWNS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE CONNECTICUT RIVER ESTUARY REGION. THROUGH A CORE OF VOLUNTEERS AND A PROFESSIONAL STAFF, THE CHAMBER PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, SUPPORT AND NETWORKING WITHIN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THE CHAMBER HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SERVES AS A CATALYST TO PROMOTE TOURISM, TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND TO ACT AS AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS CENTER.
- Income
- $394,716
- Spending
- $327,067
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $83,040, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- The Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce has approximately 485 members. The Chamber sponsores several community events, including the Chili Fest which had MORE THAN 3,000 attendees. The 59th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 ART ENTHUSIASTS. 350 RUNNERS PARTICIPATED IN THE SAYBROOK POINT 5K AND THE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT HAD 116 GOLFERS IN 2024. An estimated 800 individuals visited the Chamber office at the head of Main Street in 2024. The Chamber also produced a tourist guide and distributed AN ESTIMATED 20,000 copies.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 December 1968.
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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