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American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-1703752 · Hales Corners, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WISCONSIN (AICCW) PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN WISCONSIN INDIAN COUNTRY BY OFFERING TARGETED SERVICES TO AMERICAN INDIAN ENTREPRENEURS.SPECIFICALLY, AICCW ADVOCATES FOR, PROVIDES ACCESS TO, AND DELIVERS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND NETWORKS TO WISCONSIN'S NATIVE NATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ENTREPRENEURS.

Income
$628,853
Spending
$602,709
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$116,836, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. $566,906 spent. WE MENTOR OUR MEMBERS THROUGH THE START-UP OF NEW BUSINESSES AND AT EVERY STAGE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. WE PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE MANAGEMENT COUNSELING AND HOST REGULAR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. OUR MEMBERS ENJOY ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF RESOURCES, WHICH INCLUDE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY BUSINESS LEADERS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL INITIATIVES.AICCW FACILITATES SEVERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE STATE IN AN EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO POTENTIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF WISCONSIN INDIAN COUNTRY. THESE SEMINARS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INSIGHTS, BEST PRACTICES, DIRECTION AND SUPPORT FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SUCH AS: BUSINESS PLANNING; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; MARKETING; PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING.OTHER ANNUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OUR AWARDS BANQUET WHICH INCORPORATES A CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS AND THE AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION, AND A GOLF OUTING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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