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Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce

EIN 73-0381180 · Oklahoma City, OK

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What it says it does

THE VOICE OF BUSINESS AND THE VISIONARY ORGANIZATION IN THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION.

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)

THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER IS SUPPORTED BY OVER 2,400 MEMBER COMPANIES. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CREATING A BUSINESS CLIMATE AND POSITIVE IMAGE THAT IS A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH; SUPPORTING COMMUNITY EFFORTS THAT ENHANCE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND AMENITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, AND PROVIDING MEMBERS VALUE-ADDED OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESSES AND ENGAGE IN OUR OVERALL MISSION.
FORWARD OKLAHOMA CITY IS A FIVE YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON QUALITY JOB GROWTH IN THE REGION. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY AND THE OVERALL BUSINESS CLIMATE AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION FOR JOB GROWTH THROUGH EXPANSION OF LOCAL COMPANIES AND ATTRACTION OF NEW EMPLOYERS TO THE COMMUNITY.
THE OKLAHOMA CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, A DIVISION OF THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. WAS CREATED TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND FOSTER THE CONVENTION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF OKLAHOMA CITY. THE FUNDING FOR THE BUREAU ACTIVITIES IS THROUGH AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY AND THE CHAMBER.

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 May 1943.
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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