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The Magnificent Mile Association

EIN 36-2119989 · Chicago, IL

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What it says it does

TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, MAINTAIN AND ENCOURAGE THE CIVIC, SOCIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WELFARE OF 'THE MAGNIFICENT MILE' IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO.

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)

THE MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL BROUGHT SIGNIFICANT LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL PUBLICITY WHICH PROMOTED CHICAGO AS A PREMIER HOLIDAY DESTINATION. IN ADDITION, IT DISPLAYED THE GOOD DEEDS, OFFERINGS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE ALONG THE MAGNIFICENT MILE FROM THE KICK-OFF OF THE LIGHTS FESTIVAL THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THE ASSOCIATION WORKED WITH MANY PARTNERS TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE DISTRICT AND CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS. THE ASSOCIATION WORKED WITH SEVERAL CONSUMER BRANDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SHOWCASING ACTIVITIES UP AND DOWN THE MAGNIFICENT MILE.
THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE DISTRICT IN REAL TIME TO LOCAL, DOMESTIC, AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND BUILDS POWERFUL BRAND AWARENESS YEAR-ROUND FOR THE MAGNIFICENT MILE AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO.

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 July 2021.
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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