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Carolinas Lgbt Chamber of Commerce Inc

EIN 56-1930236 · Charlotte, NC

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What it says it does

TO GROW AND ADVANCE ECONOMIC SUCCESS, EQUITY & INCLUSION ACROSS THE CAROLINAS FOR LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS.

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)

$67,714 spent. ANNUAL AWARDS GALA - ANNUAL EVENT FOCUSING ON BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ACROSS THE REGION.
$51,494 spent. LUNCH & LEARN SERIES AND OTHER NETWORKING EVENTS - ENGAGE AND EDUCATE THROUGH OUR LUNCH & LEARN SERIES, WHERE PROFESSIONALS COME TOGETHER FOR INTERACTIVE SESSIONS ON DIVERSE TOPICS. ATTENDEES CAN EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE, NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND ENJOY A PRODUCTIVE LUNCH HOUR FILLED WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS.
$38,251 spent. SUPPLIER DIVERSITY INTIATIVES - THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING MINORITY SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT. WE OFFER ASSISTANCE TO THESE BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS, NAVIGATE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO RESPOND TO RFPS. THIS PROGRAM IS A CATALYST FOR FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY, ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND BUSINESS SUCCESS.

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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
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 October 2011.
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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