Dallas Regional Chamber
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What it says it does
TOGETHER, WITH OUR BUSINESS LEADERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE WILL HELP LEAD THE DALLAS REGION TO BECOME THE BEST PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR ALL PEOPLE TO LIVE, WORK, AND DO BUSINESS.
- Income
- $14.6 million
- Spending
- $14.5 million
- Employees
- 78
- Volunteers
- 501
- Highest pay
- $793,232, president & ceo
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)
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION & RESEARCH: THE DRC SUPPORTS THE REGION'S ECONOMIC GROWTH BY IDENTIFYING, RECRUITING, AND ASSISTING NEW COMPANIES TO RELOCATE TO THE REGION AND BECOME ENGAGED IN THE REGIONS BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS HELPING THE COMPANIES IN THE REGION GROW AND EXPAND. DURING THE YEAR SEVERAL COMPANIES, INCLUDING CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, RELOCATED OR EXPANDED IN THE DALLAS REGION. (Expenses $ including grants of $) OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS: These include DRC Membership which consists of over 600 paying members, as well as Programs in the areas of Public Policy, and Talent Strategies & Leadership and event related activities.
- Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement: The DRC, working with the business community, manages and facilitates several activities in under championed communities, attempting to expand economic development in these areas. During the year, the DRC funded and executed several projects such as maintaining and enhancing the Southern Dallas County website, providing organized tours and trips to southern Dallas County with members of the business community, and working with the business community to advance their work in the areas of diversity, inclusion and community engagement. DRC also supported organizations with Southern Dallas County Initiatives including Dallas Independent School District - AI Tutoring, For Oak Cliff - Back to School, Dreams Experience, and Educate Dallas - Interns and Transport Equity.
- EDUCATION & WORKFORCE: THE DRC CONTINUES TO MANAGE AND FACILITATE PROGRAMS IN THE REGION THAT SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE AND TALENT REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS, WITH A GOAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO EARN A LIVING WAGE. DURING THE YEAR, THE DRC CONTINUED WITH ITS PARTNERS DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING THE DALLAS THRIVES PROGRAM TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULT WORKERS, PARTICULARLY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTHCARE CAREERS. (Expenses $ including grants of $) OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS: These include DRC Membership which consists of over 600 paying members, as well as Programs in the areas of Public Policy, and Talent Strategies & Leadership and event related activities.
- OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS: These include DRC Membership which consists of over 600 paying members, as well as Programs in the areas of Public Policy, and Talent Strategies & Leadership and event related activities.
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 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 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 July 1935.
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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