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Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce

EIN 71-0233654 · Siloam Springs, AR

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What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING BUSINESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)

DOGWOOD FESTIVAL - THIS 3-DAY EVENT ALLOWS A VENUE FOR AREA VENDORS TO SELL ARTS AND CRAFTS, FOOD AND OTHER MERCHANDISE AND ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO SILOAM SPRINGS. THE EVENT SUPPORTS THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF THE CITY THROUGH THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO THOSE TRAVELLING TO ATTEND THE EVENT. THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROMOTES THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF SILOAM SPRINGS AS WELL AS THE BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL ASSETS THAT ARE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY.
MEMBER SERVICES & COMMUNITY GUIDES/VISITOR PACKETS - ALLOWS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY EVENTS TO VISITORS AND BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A VARIETY OF FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS. THE VISITOR PACKETS INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE CITY OF SILOAM AND PRESENT CITY AND CIVIC INFORMATION TO POTENTIAL RESIDENTS.
CHAMBER BANQUET/HONOR GRADUATE LUNCHEON/TEACHER BREAKFAST - ALLOWS FOR THE RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. SEVERAL HUNDRED ATTENDEES ARE INVOLVED IN THESE EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 August 1953.
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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