Plano Chamber of Commerce
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF PLANO AND COLLIN COUNTY SO THAT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS SHALL PROSPER. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FURTHER, THE CHAMBER STRIVES TO DELIVER THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF ITS VOLUNTEERS, A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF PLANO AND COLLIN COUNTY.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $176,688, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- THE BEST OF PLANO EVENT IS THE PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL TOP BUSINESS AWARD CELEBRATION. THE EVENT HONORS THE CITY'S TOP LEADERS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THEIR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY. WINNERS OF THE ATHENA AWARD, SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD, OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZEN, AND THE BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD ARE HONORED AT THE EVENT.
- THE STATE OF AND PLANO FIRST SERIES PROGRAMS WERE CREATED TO HIGHLIGHT MAJOR INDUSTRIES AND TOPIC AREAS IMPORTANT IN THE REGION. TOPICS INCLUDE ISSUES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, WORKFORCE, AND AI.
- THE PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S WOMEN'S DIVISION PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE WOMEN IN BUSINESS THROUGH NETWORKING, EDUCATIONAL LUNCHEONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. IN HARMONY WITH THE CHAMBER'S MISSION, THE PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STRIVES TO ACT AS ROLE MODELS, EDUCATORS, AND MENTORS TO WOMEN. THE PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES A PLATFORM TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND TO PROVIDE A VOICE WITHIN THE CHAMBER FOR WOMEN'S BUSINESS ISSUES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 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 June 2025.
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 September 1975.
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.
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.