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Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce

EIN 38-1256372 · Three Rivers, MI

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What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE THREE RIVERS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO PROMOTE, ENGAGE AND ENHANCE BUSINESS THROUGHOUT THE THREE RIVERS AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 2025, 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)

$30,097 spent. THE CHAMBER SPONSORS AND COORDINATES VARIOUS EVENTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PLATFORMS WHERE AREA BUSINESSES ARE ABLE TO NETWORK AND LEARN, THUS STRENGTHENING THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND CONTACTS. OTHER EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO RAISE OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE CHAMBER. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE SEMINARS, BREAKFAST MEETINGS, GOLF OUTING, AUCTION FUND-RAISER, ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER, AND PROMOTIONAL VENUES.
$19,583 spent. THE THREE RIVERS WATER FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT COORDINATED BY THE CHAMBER AND SPONSORED BY AREA BUSINESSES. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY AND ITS BUSINESSES.
$146,346 spent. ALL OTHER EXPENSES ARE FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE VARIOUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CHAMBER STAFF. THESE EXPENSES INCLUDE ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO A SPECIFIC PROGRAM SUCH AS WAGES AND PAYROLL TAXES, OCCUPANCY COSTS, INSURANCE, ETC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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