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Monterey County Business Council

EIN 77-0417425 · Salinas, CA

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What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP TO HELP PEOPLE FROM BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION AND THE COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER ON COUNTYWIDE ISSUES.

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 (1)

$1.4 million spent. TO PROVIDE COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP TO HELP PEOPLE FROM BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION AND THE COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER ON COUNTYWIDE ISSUES. At MCBC, we believe that by working together, we can create a thriving business environment that benefits everyone in the community. The Building Business Back website serves as an information hub to help business owners find grants, loans, workshops and other resources. We are collaborating with numerous other local business support organizations and offer services in English and Spanish. The BBB program serves all businesses in Monterey County, with an emphasis on those operating in unincorporated areas as well as those owned by minorities, women and/or LGBTQ+.Building Business Back is a program of the County of Monterey, operated in partnership with the Monterey County Business Council. Building Business Back will operate from 2022 through 2024, with funding from the US Governments American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

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 February 1997.
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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