Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
The Stillwater Chamber is the leader in representing business and the driving force behind the economic development of Stillwater. The Chamber builds business through educational programs and establishes connections while representing business at the local, state and federal level.
- Income
- $990,152
- Spending
- $966,222
- Employees
- 13
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 (5)
- $333,517 spent. The Chamber is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Stillwater area so its citizens and all areas of the community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the agricultural, civic, commercial, cultural, economic, educational and industrial interests of the area.
- $197,743 spent. Economic Development - An agreement with the City of Stillwater to provide staff, administrative services, travel, and other services to recruit and assist new business and industry, and to encourage expanding of existing firms.
- $18,499 spent. Young Professionals of Stillwater connects members through educational, social and service opportunities, which foster personal and professional growth.
- $10,497 spent. Leadership Stillwater is a program designed to identify, motivate and place emerging community leaders to assist in developing their potential. This is accomplished by stimulating an interest in Stillwater and by providing a common meeting ground of shared concerns among leaders from all sectors of the community. LSW prepares participants for more active involvement in the community.
- $4,426 spent. The City of Stillwater and the Chamber through our close working association hold an annual Economic Summit to encourage economic development through business and industrial growth, as well as unveil the local economic forecast.
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 1938.
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.
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