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Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation

EIN 20-2381828 · Sacramento, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SACRAMENTO METRO CHAMBER FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A STRATEGIC PIPELINE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

Income
$798,159
Spending
$810,920
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$232,716, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (4)
  1. $448,543 spent. THOUSAND STRONG IS OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SACRAMENTO MAYOR STEINBERG'S OFFICE, AND BOOSTS SACRAMENTO'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO CREATE A POOL OF SKILLED, EXPERIENCED YOUNG TALENT PAID THROUGH YOUTH EMPLOYMENT. THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM SERVED 67 URBAN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-18.
  2. $210,418 spent. LEADERSHIP SACRAMENTO IS A YEAR-LONG INTERACTIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIEW OF THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR REGION'S ECONOMY. LEADERSHIP SACRAMENTO IS AVAILABLE TO A SELECT GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS CHOSEN THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS, HOSTING MONTHLY DAY LONG SESSIONS AND CULMINATING IN THE COMPLETION OF A COMMUNITY BETTERMENT PROJECT. IN 2024, 38 LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.
  3. $38,399 spent. EMERGE SUMMIT IS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL'S CONFERENCE SPEARHEADED BY METRO EDGE AND A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR GROWTH IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS ONE-DAY CONFERENCE FEATURES INSPIRING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOCUSING ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN 2024, OVER 312 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL OVER THE SACRAMENTO REGION PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT.
  4. $54,903 spent. METRO EDGE: CONVENES OVER 350 REGIONAL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE CALLED THE EMERGE SUMMIT.INSPIRE GIVING: ANNUAL GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM TO HELP YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONNECT, EMBRACE EMPLOYEES WHO LEAD AND ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESSES TO GIVE BACK AND SERVE OUR REGION.LEADERSHIP SACRAMENTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: PROVIDES WAYS FOR FORMER LEADERSHIP SACRAMENTO CLASS MEMBERS TO CONTINUE NETWORKING, PARTICIPATE IN EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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