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Little Village 26th St Area Chamber of Commerce Inc

EIN 36-3109307 · Chicago, IL

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHAMBER'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF BUSINESS IN LITTLE VILLAGE AND TO LEVERAGE THE COMMUNITY'S UNIQUE CULTURAL IDENTITY TO GENERATE NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. THE LITTLE VILLAGE 26TH TSREET AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKS CLOSELY WITH BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES; LAW ENFORCEMENT; CORPORATE PARTNERS; ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OTHERS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT BUSINESS OWNERS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. THE LITTLE VILLAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVES ITS MEMBERS AND PROMOTES THE LITTLE VILLAGE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY FOCUSING ON TWO PRIMARY AREAS: MEMBER SERVICES AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$900,712
Spending
$799,725
Employees
4

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 (1)
  1. TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS THE UTMOST LEVEL OF SUPPORT TO INSURE THAT BUSINESS GROWTH IS FEASIBLE BY PROVIDING CONSULTING SERVICES AND OPERATIONAL ANALYTICS TOGETHER HELPS PREVENT DEVELOPING ISSUES GET RESOLVED BEFORE BUSINESS IS IMPACTED. GEARED TOWARDS BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN UNEMPLOYED YOUNG ADULTS AND EMPLOYER DEMAND. TRANSITION FROM ENTREPRENEUR TO BUSINESS OWNERS. RESOLVE VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES ISSUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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