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Illinois Retail Merchants Association

EIN 36-2352996 · Chicago, IL

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What it says it does

TO CONDUCT A COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, OR TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN RETAIL TRADE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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 ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED VARIOUS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT PUBLIC POLICIES ENABLING THE FREE MARKET SYSTEM TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY AND OPPOSE THOSE THAT HINDER IT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED RELATED TO STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING AREAS SUCH AS BUSINESS LIABILITY, CONSUMER FRAUD, CREDIT AND FINANCE, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT AND UTILITIES, FOOD LIQUOR & TOBACCO, HEALTHCARE, LOSS PREVENTION, PERSONNEL, REGULATIONS AND LICENSING, TAXES, AND TRANSPORTATION.
THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS THAT PROVIDE FAVORABLE VENDOR PRICING AND SERVICES TO MEMBERS IN SUCH AREAS AS ELECTRICITY AND GAS PURCHASES.
THE ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATED ON AN ONGOING BASIS WITH MEMBERS TO KEEP THEM AWARE OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. IT PUBLISHED A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ("RETAIL REGISTER") DURING THE YEAR. IT PUBLISHED A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, "THIS WEEK IN SPRINGFIELD" DURING THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION. ITALSO PUBLISHED A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER "121" RELATED TO CHICAGO LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSION, IT ALSO CONDUCTED A WEEKLY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CALL WITH MEMBERS TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSALS OF INTEREST TO RETAILERS.

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 October 13, 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 September 1958.
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 October 21, 2026.

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