Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
Our mission is to promote economic vitality and strength in the Jefferson City area and be a leading public policy advocate for business people; to provide valuable services to our members; and fully participate and partner in activities that improve the economy and quality of life.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $156,739, president/ceo
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 (4)
- Business Summit - The Chamber coordinates this largest trade show in Jefferson City. We provide local businesses with the opportunity to garner sales leads and conduct face-to-face marketing and business negotiations. This event draws a huge crowd and helps exhibitors advance their public relations efforts. This event was held during the current tax year.
- Annual Gala amd Annual Meeting - The Chamber hosts an annual meeting for Chamber members which includes volunteer recognition, community awards and the Chamber's annual report of accomplishments.
- Membership Bar-B-Que - The Chamber coordinates a summer recreational activity for members to connect with other members and conduct business in a casual, friendly setting. Special business leaders and owners are invited to participate to showcase our community's quality of life. This event was held during the current tax year.
- The Chamber hosts several opportunities for networking between area small businesses including: Peer Discussion Groups, Membership Meeting, Prayer Breakfast, Chamber Connections, and Friday Coffee.
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 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 July 1943.
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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