Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
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What it says it does
The Chamber of Commerce of the USA serves its members and the nation's business community by analyzing national economic and social issues and by helping legislators and national leaders to shape policies and proposals to foster the development of American business. We advocate, connect, inform, and fight for business growth and America's success. We provide our members timely policy and legislation analysis, connect them with leaders in business and government, and equip them with tools and resources to grow and succeed. We are their ally and champion on Capitol Hill, in the courts, in the state houses, and in markets around the world.
- Income
- $225.8 million
- Spending
- $218.8 million
- Employees
- 504
- Volunteers
- 175
- Highest pay
- $8.4 million, president & ceo/director
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 (3)
- Foreign and domestic policy experts, lobbyists, and communicators advance the issues that matter to our members by working with partners in business and government, influencing public policymaking, and participating in the public debate.
- We foster relationships with international partners to enhance competitiveness in the global marketplace and strengthen the global economy. We advocate for open markets, a level playing field for American businesses, and strong, enforceable trade agreements.
- We work with state and local chambers and business associations in Washington and across the country to represent the breadth and diversity of American business. Together, we build awareness of business priorities and generate grassroots advocacy to influence public policy.
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 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 November 1940.
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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