Yates County Chamber of Commerce Inc
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What it says it does
Promotes business through programs, services and events; addresses critical community issues and advocates responsible economic growth by bringing community leaders together.
- Income
- $670,949
- Spending
- $618,641
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $79,535, president & ceo
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)
- Serve as a vital resource for the local business community and the wider region. Through its core program services, the Chamber has achieved significant accomplishments while ensuring that the needs of its membership remain at the heart of its mission. The Chamber provides personalized health insurance advice and placement services to members, helping businesses and individuals navigate options and secure coverage that best fits their needs. As the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the county, the Chamber leads marketing efforts that highlight Yates County as a premier Finger Lakes destination. (Continued on Schedule O.)Campaigns, digital outreach, and collaborative marketing have not only attracted visitors and strengthened the local economy but also created new opportunities for member businesses to thrive by welcoming and serving those visitors. The Chamber has organized and supported a variety of community events that bring people together, celebrate local culture, and enhance quality of life. By prioritizing the success of its membership through these efforts, the Chamber continues to promote economic growth, support local businesses, and build a stronger, more connected Yates County.
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 July 1994.
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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