Douglas and Coffee County Chamber of Commerce Inc
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What it says it does
THE DOUGLAS COFFEE COUNTY OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE ECONOMIC, INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL, PROFESSIONAL, CULTURAL, AND CIVIC WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. FURTHER, THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES THE GROWTH OF EXISTING INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS WHILE GIVING ALL PROPER ASSISTANCE TO ANY NEW FIRMS OR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO LOCATE IN COFFEE COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS THOSE ACTIVITIES BELIEVED TO BE BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY AND OPPOSES THOSE WHICH MIGHT BE DETRIMENTAL. IN GENERAL, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE WELFARE OF ALL AREA CITIZENS, FOLLOWING ALWAYS THOSE POLICIES INTENDED TO ACCOMPLISH THE GREATEST GOOD FOR THE GREATEST NUMBER OF CITIZENS.
- Income
- $830,590
- Spending
- $826,207
- Employees
- 9
- Highest pay
- $130,000, ceo
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)
- $17,985 spent. MEMBER SERVICES - MEMBERSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, MONTHLY MEETINGS THAT PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS, AND A VENUE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBER BUSINESSES.
- $395,424 spent. MEMBER RELATIONS - RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AND ENSURING THE BEST MEMBER EXPERIENCE. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIVELY ENGAGING OUR MEMBERS TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF THEIR NEEDS ARE TAKEN CARE OF IN ORDER TO BEST HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR STRATEGIC MISSION.
- ANNUAL MEETING - AN EVENING THAT HONORS LOCAL BUSINESS WITH DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY
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 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 August 1978.
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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