Germantown Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE GERMANTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROMOTES ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WELFARE OF THE CITY OF GERMANTOWN, TN, ITS RESIDENTS, AND ITS BUSINESSES. THE CHAMBER PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE GOALS THROUGH ITS MONTHLY MEETINGS AND VARIOUS SUBCOMMITTEES. THE CHAMBER MEETINGS PROVIDE A FORUM FOR ITS MEMBERS TO MEET OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS. ANNUALLY, THE CHAMBER SPONSORS A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE, A BOOTH AT THE CITY OF GERMANTOWN FESTIVAL AND A BUSINESS EXPO. SPONSORS FOR THE PARADE ARE SOLICITED TO GENERATE FUNDS, WHICH ARE USED TO PURCHASE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SCHOOL BANDS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE. THE CHAMBER MAKES NO PROFIT ON THE PARADE. AT THE EXPO VARIOUS VENDORS ARE ABLE TO RENT BOOTH SPACE TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO OTHER BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS OF GERMANTOWN. TRADITIONALLY, THE CHAMBER HAS DISTRIBUTED TO NEW RESIDENTS FREE OF CHARGE, A NEWCOMER'S PACKAGE IN WHICH INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY, MAPS, BR
- Income
- $627,864
- Spending
- $639,076
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $90,233, executive di
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)
- $525,724 spent. PROGRAM SERVICES
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 October 13, 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 January 1991.
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 October 21, 2026.
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