Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
FOR OVER 100 YEARS, THE MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS MENTORED A DYNAMIC BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR REGION. OUR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WORK TO GROW, ENGAGE, AND CONNECT CURRENT AND FUTURE BUSINESSES AND LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $289,546
- Spending
- $263,735
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $56,238, executive director
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 (4)
- $11,837 spent. GOLF DAY - THE MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF SCRAMBLE IS AN EVENT THAT FUNDS PROJECTS TIED TO THE CHAMBER'S MISSION AND OPERATION EXPENSES. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY NETWORKING, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND INTERACTIVE GAMES.
- $18,700 spent. ANNUAL DINNER - A SEMI FORMAL EVENT WHERE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP, AND THEIR GUESTS REFLECT ON THE PAST YEAR AT THE CHAMBER AND CELEBRATE OUR 'OF THE YEAR' AWARD HONOREES THAT SPOTLIGHT LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, DEDICATION TO OUR REGION, AND FUTURE VISION AND DEVELOPMENT: DISTINGUISHED MEMBER, DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS, CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT, AND AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.
- $7,889 spent. LEADERSHIP MARION - OUR APOGEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT IS WHERE INNOVATION, IMAGINATION, AND RESOURCEFULNESS CONVERGE TO PROPEL OUR REGION FORWARD. OUR COMMITMENT TO LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP SHAPES THE WORK ENVIRONMENT WE ASPIRE TO BE A PART OF --- ONE THAT IS WELCOMING, INNOVATIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE OF GROWTH. THIS EVENT USUSALLY TAKES PLACE IN THE FALL WITH SUPPORTIVE POTENTIAL QUARTERLY PROGRAMMING. THE AUDIENCE IS YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP AND WORKING ADULTS.
- $42,193 spent. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM EXPENSES - TO PROMOTE MARION
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 1954.
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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