Ohio Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
AS THE STATE'S LEADING BUSINESS ADVOCATE AND RESOURCE, THE OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGGRESSIVELY CHAMPIONS FREE ENTERPRISE, ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL OHIOANS.
- Income
- $11.1 million
- Spending
- $12.4 million
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $965,142, president / ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (3)
- MEMBERSHIP - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO RECRUIT, RETAIN AND SUPPORT BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES AND INDUSTRIES ACROSS OHIO. IT OFFERS MEMBERS ACCESS TO A SUITE OF TOOLS AND BENEFITS INCLUDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, EXPERT RESOURCES, COST-SAVINGS PROGRAMS, INSURANCE AND HEALTH BENEFIT OFFERINGS, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SERVICES. THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, COMPANIES GAIN VISIBILITY, ADVOCACY INFLUENCE AND ASSISTANCE TO GROW AND SUCCEED IN THE OHIO BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.
- ADVOCACY & POLICY - THE OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCES WORKS TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF OHIO BUSINESSES IN STATE AND FEDERAL DECISION-MAKING. WE MONITOR AND RESPOND TO PROPOSED LEGISLATION, MAINTAIN LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, ISSUE REGULAR UPDATES, PROVIDE TOOLS SUCH AS BILL TRACKING AND ENGAGE MEMBERS IN POLICY COMMITTEES. ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS INCLUDE THE OHIO CHAMBER ACTION NETWORK, WHICH OFFERS MEMBERS POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT, BRIEFINGS AND BEHIND-THE SCENES UPDATES TO EMPLOY THEM IN LOBBYING AND POLICY INFLUENCE.
- EVENTS & WEBINARS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A CALENDAR OF IN-PERSON EVENTS, VIRTUAL WEBINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. CONTENT RANGES FROM LEADERSHIP FORUMS AND POLICY CONFERENCES TO SECTOR SPECIFIC SUMMITS AND BUSINESS ACADEMY COURSES IN TOPICS LIKE HUMAN RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT LAW, TAX, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. MANY WEBINARS OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT WHERE APPLICABLE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1936.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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