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Scranton Chamber of Commerce

EIN 24-0716460 · Scranton, PA

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What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES BUSINESS INTERESTS AND ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER SCRANTON AREA OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$2.7 million spent. THE GREATER SCRANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A MULTIFACETED MEMBERSHIP BASED BUSINESS ORGANIZATION THAT TOUCHES NEARLY EVERY ASPECT OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO ATTRACT, SUSTAIN, AND GROW BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL CHAMBER SERVICES, SUCH AS NETWORKING, REFERRALS, AND COST-SAVING PROGRAMS, THE CHAMBER IS ALSO THE PARENT ORGANIZATION TO VARIOUS AFFILIATES AND INITIATIVES THAT INCLUDE: THE SCRANTON-LACKAWANNA INDUSTRIAL BUILDING COMPANY (SLIBCO), THE SCRANTON PLAN, LACKAWANNA INDUSTRIAL FUND ENTERPRISE (LIFE), SLIBCO UTILITIES, THE IGNITE PROGRAM, METROACTION, LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA AND SKILLS IN SCRANTON.THESE AFFILIATES AND INITIATIVES SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS LENDING SERVICES, FACILITATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND GUIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN THE GREATER SCRANTON REGION. THE CHAMBER FAMILY SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS' SUCCESS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REGION AND HELPING BUSINESS OWNERS AND EXECUTIVES ADDRESS THE ISSUES THEY FACE EACH DAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 June 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 1942.
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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