Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE CHAMBER PROMOTES BUSINESS SUCCESS WHICH SUPPORTS A THRIVING COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 36
- Highest pay
- $158,237, 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 (5)
- CHAMBER ANNUAL MEMBER CELEBRATION-THE ROCHESTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS AN ANNUAL MEMBER CELEBRATION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THIS EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PAST YEAR, HIGHLIGHT ORGANIZATIONAL MILESTONES, AND PRESENT AWARDS RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE CELEBRATION FOSTERS NETWORKING, STRENGTHENS MEMBER RELATIONSHIPS, AND REINFORCES THE CHAMBER'S MISSION TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE A VIBRANT BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
- SINCE 1987, THE CHAMBER'S LEADERSHIP GREATER ROCHESTER (LGR) PROGRAM HAS PROPELLED LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO FURTHER BE INSPIRED, CONNECTED AND ENLIGHTENED. THE 1,000+ ALUMNI WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM LGR HAVE GONE ON TO SERVE IN VARIOUS CIVIC, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. THE LGR NETWORK STRETCHES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, PRESENT IN ALMOST EVERY SECTOR.THIS 10-MONTH PROGRAM IMMERSES THREE DOZEN LEADERS IN SESSIONS EXAMINING EVERYTHING FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE LOCAL ARTS SCENE, TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. THROUGH ENRICHING CONVERSATIONS, BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS, AND WORK ON THE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT, THE LGR EXPERIENCE BUILDS LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO SHAPE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE FABRIC OF THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA.
- ANNUAL GOLF OUTING - A TIME FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP TO COME TOGETHER AND ENJOY OUR MINNESOTA SUMMER WEATHER. THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERS TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS FROM THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND NETWORK WITH ROCHESTER AREA BUSINESS LEADERS. MEMBERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESS AND ENJOY A DAY OF GOLF.
- LEMONADE DAY IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES LOCAL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL AND LIFE SKILLS AS THEY LEARN HOW TO START THEIR VERY OWN BUSINESS, A LEMONADE STAND. THEY LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS AND EXPERIENCE ALL THE ASPECTS OF MAINTAINING A BUSINESS, SUCH AS CREATING A PRODUCT, ESTABLISHING A BUDGET, DESIGNING A MARKETING PLAN, AND SO MUCH MORE.
- CHAMBER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-UNITES BUSINESSES THROUGH A SERIES OF FRIENDLY HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPETITIONS, BLENDING PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, MENTAL TRIALS, AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTION IN ONE FUN-FILLED DAY OF TEAMWORK.RYT SUMMIT IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WITH A BLEND OF A LEADERSHIP PANEL, WORKSHOP, AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER PROVIDING INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
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 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 November 6, 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 February 1928.
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 November 4, 2026.
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