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Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce

EIN 41-0414520 · Minneapolis, MN

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What it says it does

CREATING POWERFUL ADVOCACY TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN THE MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL REGION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)

MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES IN FOUR MAJOR PROGRAM AREAS: MEMBER SERVICES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC POLICY, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. MEMBER SERVICES COMPRISE A MAJORITY OF THE CHAMBER WORK. THE SERVICES INCLUDE NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC VITALITY IN THE MINNEAPOLIS REGION. COMMUNICATIONS (SUCH AS NEWSLETTERS) AND EVENTS ARE OFFERED WEEKLY TO MEMBERS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES WORK THE CHAMBER DOES TO PROMOTE GROWTH, IMPROVEMENT, AND VITALITY IN THE MINNEAPOLIS REGION. THIS INCLUDES COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT FOR TRANSIT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS WELL AS ADMINISTERING CITY GRANTS. PUBLIC POLICY CONSISTS OF COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON A LEGISLATIVE LEVEL. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TAKES SEVERAL FORMS INCLUDING CONDUCTING A NINE MONTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE; SUPPORTING THE EVENTS OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL CHARITIES; AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 October 13, 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 2024.
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 1955.
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 October 21, 2026.

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