Howell Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR A VITAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND AN EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $901,274
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $134,352, president
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 (3)
- $377,518 spent. MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM MARKETING AND ADVERTISING, LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND RIBBON CUTTINGS, ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES, AND REFERRAL GROUPS.
- $326,676 spent. THE HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE HOWELL AREA. EVENTS HOSTED INCLUDE: 1) MICHIGAN CHALLENGE BALLOONFEST - AN EVENT COMPLETE WITH CARNIVAL RIDES, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD VENDORS, AND AN OPEN-AIR MARKETPLACE. 2) ANNUAL DINNER AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION - HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SPOTLIGHTS KEY CHAMBER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. 3) ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS - RECOGNIZES VISIONARY, COURAGEOUS, AND COMPASSIONATE WOMEN LEADERS. THIS PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAM CULMINATES IN AN AWARD CEREMONY HONORING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY LIFE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. 4) HOWELL FARMERS MARKET - HELD EVERY SUNDAY FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. SHOWCASES THE BEST OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY'S LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, BEDDING PLANTS, FLOWERS, BAKED GOODS, HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES, AND ARTISAN CRAFTS. 5) GOLF CLASSIC - EACH YEAR, BUSINESS LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND COMMUNITY INFLUENCERS COME TOGETHER NOT JUST TO PLAY - BUT TO ENGAGE, COLLABORATE, AND CELEBRATE WHAT MAKES OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY THRIVE. THE HOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE HOWELL AREA. EVENTS HOSTED INCLUDE: 1) MICHIGAN CHALLENGE BALLOONFEST - AN EVENT COMPLETE WITH CARNIVAL RIDES, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD VENDORS, AND AN OPEN-AIR MARKETPLACE. 2) ANNUAL DINNER AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION - HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SPOTLIGHTS KEY CHAMBER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. 3) ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS - RECOGNIZES VISIONARY, COURAGEOUS, AND COMPASSIONATE WOMEN LEADERS. THIS PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAM CULMINATES IN AN AWARD CEREMONY HONORING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY LIFE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. 4) HOWELL FARMERS MARKET - HELD EVERY SUNDAY FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. SHOWCASES THE BEST OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY'S LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, BEDDING PLANTS, FLOWERS, BAKED GOODS, HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES, AND ARTISAN CRAFTS. 5) GOLF CLASSIC - EACH YEAR, BUSINESS LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND COMMUNITY INFLUENCERS COME TOGETHER NOT JUST TO PLAY - BUT TO ENGAGE, COLLABORATE, AND CELEBRATE WHAT MAKES OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY THRIVE.
- $60,586 spent. THE LIVINGSTON BUSINESS HUB IS A VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC SHARED WORKSPACE, WHERE COLLABORATION MEETS CREATIVITY. THE HUB OFFERS AN INSPIRING AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT, TAILORED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ENTREPRENEURS, FREELANCERS, AND REMOTE WORKERS WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART AMENITIES, HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, AND FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES. THIS COWORKING SPACE FOSTERS A CULTURE OF NETWORKING AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND GROW ALONGSIDE LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS.
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 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 December 2024.
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 August 1950.
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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