Flint and Genesee Group
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What it says it does
With a mission to maximize economic and community growth through collaborative partnerships and promotion of the region, the Organization aims to strengthen the local economy and create a place where people thrive, and businesses invest and grow. The Organization works to accomplish this through targeted programs and services and strong partnerships that add capacity to businesses, attract and retain investment, and enhance tourism.
- Income
- $5.6 million
- Spending
- $3.9 million
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 269
- Highest pay
- $386,340, 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 (4)
- $706,830 spent. Business Development: Advance regional growth by strengthening partnerships with businesses, state agencies, and financial institutions; attracting new businesses, jobs, and investment; retaining and supporting the growth of existing businesses; and fostering small business and entrepreneurial development.
- $693,117 spent. Tourism - The Organization serves as the convention and visitors bureau for Flint and Genesee County, promoting the region through destination marketing initiatives and events that build community pride and grow the tourism economy among individuals, businesses, groups, conventions, athletic tournaments, and more.
- $1.0 million spent. Chamber The Organization offers support, resources, events, and networking opportunities that bring businesses together, increase their visibility in the community, and equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to better understand their environment and build capacity. The Organization provides a collective voice for businesses that drive the local economy, while advocating for their needs at the local, state, and federal levels.
- $1.3 million spent. Education & Talent: Support regional economic development through programs and services that attract and retain talent, prepare the emerging workforce for high-demand career opportunities, and address systemic issues that serve as a barrier to maintaining a strong talent pipeline.
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 November 6, 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 March 2007.
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 November 4, 2026.
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