Venango Area Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE VENANGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDS, SERVES AND PROMOTES REGIONAL BUSINESS. THE CHAMBER STRIVES TO KEEP PROGRAMS CURRENT AND RESPONSIVE TO THE DEMANDS OF VENANGO'S CURRENT BUSINESS CLIMATE, ACTING AS A BRIDGE THAT LINKS BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS TOGETHER WITH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN VENANGO COUNTY'S LONG-TERM ECONOMIC VITALITY, BUSINESS SUCCESS, JOB CREATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE. WE PROVIDE SEVERAL WAYS FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THEIR CREDIBILITY, GAIN RECOGNITION, HAVE A VOICE IN ISSUES AFFECTING BUSINESS, IMPROVE THEIR BOTTOM LINES, GET INVOLVED THROUGH NETWORKING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING, AND SO MUCH MORE
- Income
- $378,762
- Spending
- $457,460
- Employees
- 8
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 (5)
- THE MEMBERS OF THE VENANGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUALLY PRODUCE JOINTLY THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS AN "OIL HERITAGE FESTIVAL" IN AN EFFORT TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE CITY OF OIL CITY, AS WELL AS VENANGO COUNTY AND TO INVITE PEOPLE FROM OUTSTIDE THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS LOCAL RESIDENTS, TO COME TO THE CITY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY'S PAST AND CURRENT HERITAGE. THE EVENT IS MEANT TO CREATE BUSINESS, INFORAMTION, AND LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS.
- LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: THE CHAMBER HOSTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE LEADERSHIP IN VENANGO COUNTY, WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP. - VENANGOREADY - K-12 WORK READINESS PROGRAM - FLEX - FUTURE LEADERS ENTREPRENEURS EXCHANGE (YOUNG PROFESSIONALS) - LEADERSHIP VENANGO - 9 MONTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
- THE CHAMBER ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE, THROUGH THE BE HERE VENANGO QUALITY OF LIFE INITIATIVE, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND CONVENING BUSINESS FORUMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, FLOW OF INFORMATION AND SPOTLIGHT LOCAL BUSINESSES. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDE SOCIAL GATHERINGS, GOLF OUTINGS, DINNERS, ETC. THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS FUTURE LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS' OF THE AREA, ALLOWING THEM TO MAKE CONNECTIONS AND DEVELOPE THEIR CAREERS IN ORDER TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE VENANGO AREA. LEADERSHIP VENANGO IS A NINE-MONTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEMS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES IN VENANGO COUNTY TO FURTHER FUTURE GROWTH AND SUSTAIN. ALL PROGRAMS WERE SUCESSFUL THIS YEAR AND CONTINUE TO GROW INTERST AMONG THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSOWNERS OF VENANGO COUNTY.
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, FLOW OF INFORMATION AND SPOTLIGHT LOCAL BUSINESSES. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDE SOCIAL GATHERINGS, GOLF OUTINGS, DINNERS, ETC. THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS FUTURE LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS' OF THE AREA, ALLOWING THEM TO MAKE CONNECTIONS AND DEVELOPE THEIR CAREERS IN ORDER TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE VENANGO AREA. LEADERSHIP VENANGO IS A NINE-MONTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEMS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES IN VENANGO COUNTY TO FURTHER FUTURE GROWTH AND SUSTAIN. ALL PROGRAMS WERE SUCESSFUL THIS YEAR AND CONTINUE TO GROW INTERST AMONG THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSOWNERS OF VENANGO COUNTY.
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 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 2005.
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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