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Chamber of Commerce for Bainbridge & Decatur County Inc

EIN 58-0151523 · Bainbridge, GA

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What it says it does

STRENGTHEN BUSINESS, FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.

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 (4)

$40,068 spent. SPONSORSHIP OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENTS. THESE TOURNAMENTS PROMOTE THE FLINT RIVER AND LAKE SEMINOLE AND BRING TOURISM DOLLARS INTO OUR COMMUNITY.
$70,921 spent. RIVER TOWN DAYS IS THE COMMUNITY'S ANNUAL FESTIVAL THAT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND. THE TWO DAY EVENT FEATURES KIDS' ACTIVATES, REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT, VENDOR BOOTHS AND KCBS (KANSAS CITY BARBECUE SOCIETY) SANCTIONED BBQ EVENT.
$15,699 spent. FLINT RIVER FAIR IS HELD ONE WEEK DURING OCTOBER AND FEATURES A CARNIVAL AND NUMEROUS VENDOR BOOTHS SHOWCASING LOCAL BUSINESS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.
$270,085 spent. THE CHAMBER HOSTS MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING LUNCHES AS WELL AS MONTHLY SEMINARS TO HELP EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON TOPICS SPECIFIC TO LOCAL BUSINESS NEEDS. WE ALSO HOST AN ANNUAL AG APPRECIATION LUNCHEON WHERE WE RECOGNIZE AND THANK LOCAL FARMERS AND FARM FAMILIES.

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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 March 1983.
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 November 4, 2026.

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