Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
I. Introduce, establish and mature a community festival utilizing the data collected from the community festival survey and with the direction of the community festival ad hock committee.II. Continue to strengthen our relationship with the City of Okmulgee, County of Okmulgee and OADC by supporting community development opportunities and economic development activities and thereby encourage positive growth and perception of our community. A. Recycling Program B. Education Committee C. Community Development and Image Committee D. Invitation to the City, County and OADC to attend Board meetings.III. Increase involvement of Board members by developing additional opportunities for the Board to serve committees as liaison to the Board, direct communication from the board to the chamber members, and additional leadership training opportunities for Board members.IV. Cultivate and advance the next generation of leadership for Okmulgee by expanding leadership preparation opportunities such as L
- Income
- $158,338
- Spending
- $41,276
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
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 (4)
- $7,404 spent. The Okmulgee Pecan Festival was held October 12, 2024 at The Claude Cox Omniplex in Okmulgee. We had over 500 attendees from eastern Oklahoma enjoy the festivities. We hosted approximately 42 vendors, including arts and crafts and food vendors. We had numerous activities for our visitors, including bounce houses, cornhole tournament, car show, pecan baking contest and musical entertainment. 7 volunteers assisted with planning, promotion and working at the Chamber booth.
- $1,071 spent. Our Spring Fling craft fair was held on April 20, 2024 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. We had over 150 attendees enjoy 52 vendors, including artists of all kinds. We had 6 volunteers help with planning and setup.
- The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet was not held in 2024.
- The Chamber Ambassadors assisted at ribbon cuttings to promote new business. They worked at the Chamber booth for the Pecan Festival. They also assisted at legislative forums.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.