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Johnston Chamber of Commerce

EIN 52-1340409 · Johnston, IA

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What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO FOCUS ON ADVANCING OUR ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY OF JOHNSTON, IOWA.

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 (3)

ORGANIZE SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO BRING TOGETHER THE COMMUNITY, AND SHOWCASE JOHNSTON'S BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITY. IN THE SUMMER THE CHAMBER HOLDS THE ANNUAL JOHNSTON GREEN DAYS FESTIVAL, WHICH INCLUDES JAMMIN' IN JOHNSTON BUSINESS EXPO, A PARADE, FIREWORKS, A CARNIVAL, AND VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY. LATER IN THE SUMMER, THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING IS HELD AS A MEANS FOR BUSINESSES TO NETWORK WITH CLIENTS AND OTHER CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES. IN MAY THE ANNUAL EDUCATOR'S APPRECIATION EVENT IS HELD TO RECOGNIZE JOHNSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF AND TEACHERS' HARD WORK. AN ANNUAL DINNER IS HELD TO HONOR THE AMBASSADOR, CITIZEN AND BUSINESS OF THE YEAR.
STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION AMONG MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH WEBSITE, PROMOTIONS AT THE GREEN DAYS EVENT, INFORMATION IN MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND THE CREATION OF NEW CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATIONS. CONNECTING MEMBERS TO THE CHAMBER THROUGH MENTORING AND COMMUNICATING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.
ORGANIZES ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP OUR BUSINESS MEMBERS SUCCEED AND GROW IN THE JOHNSTON COMMUNITY. WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LUNCH AND LEARN EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO HELP OUR MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS GOALS.

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 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 2024.
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 March 2002.
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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