Ladera Rancho Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
To advocate for our business members, promote economic prosperity, community connection and networking opportunities for Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo and surrounding areas.
- Income
- $134,643
- Spending
- $125,055
- Highest pay
- $79,623, president/ceo
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (5)
- We conducted extensive advocacy for our members, which is our primary mission, utilizing social media platforms, email marketing, and events to drive residents to our local businesses for dining, shopping and services. We had over one million views of our media. Number benefitted: 145
- We sponsored and ran the Rancho Mission Viejo farmers market that gave our members the option to connect with community members twice a month, supported 50 small business vendors, that also served as a fundraiser. Number benefitted: 5,000.
- We organized and ran Chamber Coffee Chat, a monthly morning networking event for connecting, collaborating and building relationships with people passionate about small business and economic development. Number benefitted: 380
- We ran Ladera Ranch Rides, Cars and Coffee, a monthly gathering of car enthusiasts to draw residents to the Mercantile West Shopping Center, where they then also dine and shop. Member businesses were encouraged to participate in the interests of cultivating relationships. Number benefitted: 2,300.
- We partnered with other local organizations such as Ranch Life and the Freedom Run in creating opportunities for our businesses to participate in unique events to help grow their visibility and interaction. Number benefitted: 67.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 2009.
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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