Newberry County Development Board
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What it says it does
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEWBERRY COUNTY BY SUPPORTING THE STATE AND COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WHILE MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND MEMBERS.
- Income
- $116,288
- Spending
- $127,132
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHED ITS MISSION BY HOSTING NETWORKING EVENTS SUCH AS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND A GOLF TOURNAMENT; PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, HOSTING BUSINESS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AND COORDINATING AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER LOCAL ENTITIES TO PLAN AND HOST ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; BY COORDINATING AND PROMOTING TOURISM EVENTS SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES, AGRICULTURE & ART TOUR; A FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET; BY SUPPORTING THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP AIMED AT 21-40 YEAR-OLDS WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN NEWBERRY COUNTY; AND BY ENGAGING IN ONGOING CONVERSATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND BUSINESSES SO THAT WE CAN BE KEPT ABREAST OF THE VARIOUS CLIMATES AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO IDENTIFIED NEEDS.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 1987.
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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