Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
TO BE THE VOICE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY MAINTAINING AND MONITORING SELECTIVE PROGRAMS OF ACTION WHICH IDENTIFY ISSUES, PROVIDE SUPPORT IN AREAS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY PRIDE AND RECOGNITION.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Employees
- 8
- Highest pay
- $89,133, president
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 (4)
- $381,711 spent. SWEDISH DAYS - PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A FIVE DAY FESTIVAL ENHANCING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THIS ANNUAL EVENT ATTRACTS 325,000 TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR MEMBERS TO GENERATE SALES AND CREATE AWARENESS. THE FESTIVAL ALSO STIMULATES LOCAL RESIDENT PARTICIPATION AND PROVIDES A VENUE FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO SET UP FOOD BOOTHS, THE SALES FROM WHICH, IN MANY CASES, ARE THEIR ONLY SOURCE OF FUNDRAISING FOR THE YEAR.
- $373,991 spent. FESTIVAL OF THE VINE - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF A CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TENT FOODS SERVED BY RESTAURANT MEMBERS AS A FAIRE WITH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, CRAFT AND ART SHOWS, WINE TASTING AND KIDS' GAMES. THE EVENT ATTRACTS 50,000 - 75,000 ATTENDEES.
- $235,062 spent. CHRISTMAS WALK - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AT THE START OF THE CHRISTMAS SALES SEASON ATTRACTING LOCAL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS TO WALK A RECOMMENDED ROUTE VISITING MEMBER RETAILERS AND LOCAL RESIDENCES DECORATED IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. STREET DECORATIONS IN THE FORM OF LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREES AND WREATHS ARE UNDERWRITTEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND INSTALLED BY CITY WORKERS.
- $195,852 spent. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDING A CAR SHOW AND A FINE ARTS SHOW.
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 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 2025.
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 August 1993.
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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