Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce Inc
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What it says it does
The purpose of the Chamber is to identify and address economic development opportunities, to offer services and benefits to help members achieve their business goals, and to provide leadership on key issues that improve the quality of community life.
- Income
- $288,629
- Spending
- $279,694
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 45
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
- Event Accomplishments for 2025 included the coordination of three Signature Events (1.)State of the Chamber Annual Meeting, 2.)Celebration of Community Awards Dinner, 3.)Chamber Golf Outing. In addition, the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated 13 roundtable discussions for member interest areas including: Human Resources, Women in Business, Young Professional and a business series covering issues of concern expressed by members. The Chamber also maintained its Leadership Orrville program and Envision Your Future for youth in grades 7, 8, and 9. The Chamber also served our members by celebrating Ribbon Cuttings, Open Houses, Chamber Networking Lunches/Coffee Connections and Member Appreciation events. The Chamber cosponsors with the Orrville Area United Way a Day of Caring event where local business members complete work projects benefiting local nonprofits.
- The Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce office accomplishments included providing administrative support for 350 Chamber member businesses and organizations. A variety of member benefits are provided including Group Health Insurance, Group Rating and Group Retro Claims Management, discounted Accounting & Payroll software, discounted office supplies, safety training and compliance programs. The Chamber also partnered with NAMI of Wayne and Holmes counties to present artwork in Chamber businesses from those benefiting from mental health resources.
- Marketing Accomplishments included the continued improvement of the website with improved visibility for our member directory listings, press releases and information regarding organizational events and activities. The Chamber website now serves as the Community Calendar for local events. The website also provides a jobs board for local employers to post current openings. Social media channels the Chamber actively participated in included Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The Chamber also provides members with the opportunity to share their event and promotion information with other members via the organizations communication channels including a members exclusive Facebook page. The Chamber also provides members with one Facebook Live opportunity and one free video per membership year.
Source: Form 990 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 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 2025.
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 May 1975.
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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