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Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce

EIN 41-0645359 · Hutchinson, MN

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What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO ENHANCE BUSINESS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (3)

$28,320 spent. THE HUTCHINSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS ENGAGED IN THE PROMOTION OF AREA BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, EDUCATION, CIVIC, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS. A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ARE HOSTED ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT VARIOUS INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO : AG SEMINAR, DAIRY DAYS, ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, GOLF CHALLENGE, AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.
$229,916 spent. ITS DIVISION, THE HUTCHINSON AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, RECEIVES FUNDING FROM CITY OF HUTCHINSON LODGING TAXES TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AS A TOURIST DESTINATION. THE VISITOR GUIDE IS PUBLISHED TO AID TOURISTS WITH AREA ATTRATCTIONS AND CURRENT EVENTS. MARKETING ADS ARE USED IN A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS, AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO DRAW PEOPLE TO HUTCHINSON. THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS LARGE EVENTS WHICH ALSO DRAW NUMEROUS PEOPLE TO OUR AREA.
$4,457 spent. THE HUTCHINSON AMBASSADORS ARE THE SOCIAL & WELCOMING ARM OF THE CHAMBER, WELCOMING NEW BUSINESSES AND CELEBRATING MILESTONES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE AMBASSADORS HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, TASTE OF HUTCHINSON, AND TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS. SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PROJECTS FOCUS ON COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND PRIDE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 2025.
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 1945.
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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