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Shawano Chamber Foundation Inc

EIN 39-2004543 · Shawano, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES INCLUDING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND RELATED PROGRAMS TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.

Income
$42,742
Spending
$39,489
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0

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

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. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. WE PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP SHAWANO COUNTY PROGRAM WHICH EDUCATES PARTICIPATING MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER AND ASSISTS THOSE PEOPLE IN IMPROVING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES. IN 2005, PROPERTY WAS PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN SHAWANO. IN 2007 THAT VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WAS COMPLETED. SINCE THEM WE HAVE BEEN USING IT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE VISION 2017 PROGRAM IS OUR CURRENT INITIATIVE TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANALYSIS AND RECRUITMENT/EXPANSION OF AREA BUSINESSES WHICH WILL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP SHAWANO COUNTY PROGRAM WHICH EDUCATES PARTICIPATING MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER AND ASSISTS THOSE PEOPLE IN IMPROVING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES. IN 2005, PROPERTY WAS PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN SHAWANO. IN 2007 THAT VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WAS COMPLETED. SINCE THEM WE HAVE BEEN USING IT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE VISION 2017 PROGRAM IS OUR CURRENT INITIATIVE TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANALYSIS AND RECRUITMENT/EXPANSION OF AREA BUSINESSES WHICH WILL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
  2. $25,494 spent. WE PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP SHAWANO COUNTY PROGRAM WHICH EDUCATES PARTICIPATING MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER AND ASSISTS THOSE PEOPLE IN IMPROVING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES. IN 2005, PROPERTY WAS PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN SHAWANO. IN 2007 THAT VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WAS COMPLETED. SINCE THEM WE HAVE BEEN USING IT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE VISION 2017 PROGRAM IS OUR CURRENT INITIATIVE TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANALYSIS AND RECRUITMENT/EXPANSION OF AREA BUSINESSES WHICH WILL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
  3. WE PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP SHAWANO COUNTY PROGRAM WHICH EDUCATES PARTICIPATING MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER AND ASSISTS THOSE PEOPLE IN IMPROVING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES. IN 2005, PROPERTY WAS PURCHASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN SHAWANO. IN 2007 THAT VISITOR CENTER AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WAS COMPLETED. SINCE THEM WE HAVE BEEN USING IT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE VISION 2017 PROGRAM IS OUR CURRENT INITIATIVE TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANALYSIS AND RECRUITMENT/EXPANSION OF AREA BUSINESSES WHICH WILL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

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 2002.

    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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