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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Inc

EIN 58-1537370 · Atlanta, GA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS THE UNIFIED VOICE OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AGGRESSIVELY ADVOCATING THE BUSINESS VIEWPOINT IN THE SHAPING OF THE PUBLIC POLICY, ENCOURAGING ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ENSURING THE STATE'S FUTURE AS ECONOMICALLY PROSPEROUS, EDUCATIONALLY COMPETITIVE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Employees
51
Volunteers
420
Highest pay
$848,258, ceo/president

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 (1)
  1. THE GEORGIA CHAMBER WORKS TO EXPAND GEORGIA'S GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS TO ATTRACT NEW INVESTMENT AND CREATE OPPORTUNITY AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL GEORGIANS. IN 2024, THE GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT TO PROVIDE COORDINATED LEADERSHIP TO PROTECT FREE ENTERPRISE, ENGAGE MEMBERS, CAPITALIZE ON EMERGING TRENDS, AND MITIGATE RISK TO GEORGIA BUSINESSES. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GEORGIA CHAMBER'S 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE PRODUCTION OF THE FIRST "ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS REDBOOK" REPORT WITH ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FROM ALL 159 COUNTIES IN THE STATE AND MANY INDICATORS COMPARING GEORGIA'S GROWTH AGAINST OTHER STATES. THE CHAMBER ALSO LAUNCHED THE CHAMBER PLUS HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH ANTHEM FOR COMPANIES 51 TO 99, IMPLEMENTED THE NON-METRO ATLANTA MSA HUB CHAMBER BRIEFING SERIES AND HOSTED OUR FIRST SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT WITH MORE THAN 300 ATTENDEES. THE CHAMBER PARTNERED WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR ENTREPRENEURS (ACE) TO OPEN A JOINT OFFICE LOCATED IN THE CHAMBER'S TIFTON OFFICE. THE CHAMBER ALSO APPROVED A MODEST DUES INCREASE. THE CHAMBER BOASTED AN 88% LEGISLATIVE WIN RATE AND ACHIEVED 14 BILLION MEDIA & SOCIAL IMPRESSIONS VIA MORE THAN 60,000 FOLLOWERS ACROSS OUR VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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