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Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc

EIN 58-1492846 · Atlanta, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE COBB COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. IN ACCOMPLISHING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA AREA.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
28.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
5
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$341,888, chamber president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $586,208 spent. The Cobb county chamber of commerce foundation is a charitable organization, which in the discretion of the board of directors, will most effectively serve the needs and interests of the community of Cobb County, Georgia and its surrounding areas through its supporting role to the Cobb county chamber of commerce, inc.
  2. $394,071 spent. LEADING BY EXAMPLE ALLOWS LEADERSHIP COBB PARTICIPANTS TO DIRECTLY IMPACT THE COBB COMMUNITY. FIFTY DIVERSE AND QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS ARE SELECTED ANNUALLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. LEADERSHIP COBB ENHANCES PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH WHILE PARTICIPANTS GAIN AWARENESS OF CURRENT ISSUES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $141,979 spent. HONORARY COMMANDERS IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF THE COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (ARB), GENERAL LUCIUS D. CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS. THE HONORARY COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUALLY SELECTS COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS AND PAIRS THEM WITH MILITARY COMMANDERS IN A YEAR-LONG PROGRAM, GIVING THOSE LEADERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCAL MILITARY ACTIVITIES, THEIR IMPACT ON OUR ECONOMY AND VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SYSTEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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