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Highland County Chamber of Commerce Inc

EIN 31-1086838 · Hillsboro, OH

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What it says it does

THE HIGHLAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS AN ACTIVE ADVOCATE AND RESOURCE FOR OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY, PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)

$38,636 spent. THE CHAMBER CONDUCTS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS EACH YEAR TO HELP LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS LEARN AND GROW TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF THEIR BUSINESSES. THE "AG IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS AND STEEL CONFERENCE EVENTS HIGHLIGHT THE PROGRAMS, BUT THE CHAMBER ALSO HOLDS MANY SEMINARS/WEBINARS, PRODUCES A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND PROVIDES MARKETING ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS.
$20,563 spent. THE CHAMBER HELPS LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY BY ORGANIZING MANY DIFFERENT EVENTS DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER. THE CHAMBER ALSO HOLDS COFFEE & COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENTS AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENTS.
$161,481 spent. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS, THE CHAMBER OFFERS RESOURCES AND SAVINGS AS WELL AS BUSINESS PROMOTION TO MEMBERS. THE CHAMBER HAS HEALTH INSURANCE, WORKERS COMPENSATION AND CREDIT CARD PROCESSING PROGRAMS THAT MEMBERS CAN ENROLL IN TO SAVE MONEY. THE CHAMBER ALSO HELPS PROMOTE MEMBERS' BUSINESSES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, RIBBON CUTTINGS AND PRESS RELEASES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 2024.
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 May 1990.
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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