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Cullman County Chamber of Commerce

EIN 63-0384727 · Cullman, AL

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What it says it does

THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURAL, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CULLMAN AND CULLMAN COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 28, 2026, 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 February 28, 2026, 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)

$86,666 spent. SECOND FRIDAYS - WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE FREE ENTERTAINMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE ALSO ARE ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR BUSINESSES IN AN FESTIVAL STYLE EVENT. WE DO NOT CHARGE VENDORS OR FOOD TRUCKS TO BE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY EVENT. OUR CITY POLICE AND FIRE PARITICIAPTE.
$66,474 spent. ANNUAL MEETING/GALA - THIS IS OUR ONE ANNUAL MEETING A YEAR WITH ALL MEMBERSHIP INVITED. WE CONDUCT BUSINESS AND PASS THE GAVEL FROM THE PAST TO THE CURRENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. WE ARE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AND ALSO RECOGNIZE THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
$21,700 spent. COMMUNITY LUNCHEONS- THESE LUNCHEONS ARE FOR THE CHAMBER MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS TOPICS THAT AFFECT THE COMMUNITY. THE TOPICS COVER AREAS SUCH AS EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, POLITICS, AND TOURISM.
PROMOTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CONTINUED ECONOMIC WELL-BEING FOR THE CITY OF CULLMAN AND CULLMAN COUNTY EXPENSES $ 195,730. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE $ 198,085.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 2026.
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 September 1975.
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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