Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
WOOSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOSTERS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN THE WOOSTER AREA BY ADVANCING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $841,626
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $156,760, president
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 (4)
- $65,117 spent. WOOSTERFEST IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN WOOSTER TO PROMOTE THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES. THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS THOUSANDS FROM THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO BY OFFERING FREE ENTERTAINMENT, UNIQUE FOOD VENDORS, BIER AND WEINGARTEN, AND ACTIVITIES FOR LOCALS AND TOURISTS ALIKE.
- $27,777 spent. THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW IS AN ANNUAL EVENT WHERE HOMEOWNERS, GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS, AND PROFESSIONALS GATHER TO EXPLORE THE LATEST TRENDS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES RELATED TO HOME IMPROVEMENT, LANDSCAPING, GARDENING AND OUTDOOR LIVING. 171 VENDORS REGISTERED THROUGH CHAMBERMASTER, AND 8 FOOD VENDORS/7 PLANT SALE PARTICIPANTS OFFERED PRODUCTS FOR SALE.
- $94,091 spent. THE ANNUAL DINNER IS A CELEBRATION OF BUSINESSES IN THE WOOSTER COMMUNITY AND A PRESENTATION OF AWARD PLAQUES TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS BY BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE DINNER ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THE PAST YEAR, INTRODUCTION OF STAFF, CURRENT MEMBERS OF GOVERNANCE, AND THE INCOMING OFFICERS FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THE ANNUAL DINNER DRAWS 800+ PEOPLE AND HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS SUCCESSES AND OPPORTUNITY IN WOOSTER.
- $104,734 spent. THE CHAMBER PROMOTES YOUTH AWARENESS BY SPONSORING A LEMONADE DAY PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES IN PERSON MEETINGS WITH THE YOUTH TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.THE CHAMBER ALSO HOLDS VARIOUS OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE BUSINESSES IN THE WOOSTER COMMUNITY INCLUDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, SAFETY COUNCIL, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES, PRINTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLICATIONS.
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 October 1960.
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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