Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce a Corporation
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What it says it does
The objectives of the Benton - West City Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc, are to: advance the agricultural, industrial, commercial, and civic well being of the Benton and West City, Illinois, area; to aid in the conservation and advancement of the business and professional interests of said area; to foster and encourage the development of said area; and to exercise all powers granted by the statutes of the State of Illinois in the furtherance of said purpose
- Income
- $118,848
- Spending
- $128,056
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $45,536, executive director
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 (1)
- Service accomplishments this year include increased advertising and tourism in the Benton-West City area due to the outstanding events we host. We have performed more quarterly mailings, more live/on-location videos and feeds, and had an increase in the memberships due to the increased business our services have generated. We have provided speakers who educate our membership in tax, accounting, advertising, radio and TV media, and even what to expect from problem customers (especially those on drugs). We have provided local scholarships to the area's outstanding high school students.
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 October 1943.
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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