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Franklin Southampton Area Chamber Foundation

EIN 27-0595028 · Franklin, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ACT AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO HELP CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE FOUNDATION SHALL OPERATE AS A 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CHAMBER BY SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY CARRIED ON BY THE CHAMBER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN AND SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA.

Income
$29,441
Spending
$13,597
Reserves
48.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 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 (1)
  1. $10,737 spent. THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ITS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN ATTRACTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TO THE COMMUNITY, AID IN JOB EMPLOYMENT AND HELP IN JOB SEARCH AND TRAINING. THE FOUNDATION RUNS THE FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON CRIME SOLVERS PROGRAM. THIS IS A PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM WHICH TAKES IN DONATIONS FROM LOCAL CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES AND GIVES MONETARY AWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARRESTS. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY SAFER. ANOTHER PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PRESERVE THE 1870'S HISTORICAL BUILDING OF THE CHAMBER SO THAT IT CAN REMAIN A COMMUNITY ICON FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 October 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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