Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE GREATER IDAHO FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. (GIFCC) IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE JOINED TOGETHER TO ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, CIVIC, AND SOCIAL INTEREST OF THE GREATER IDAHO FALLS AREA. IT IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS IN THE AREA. THE GIFCC BELIEVES THAT THESE OBJECTIVES CAN BEST BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM WITH FREE COMPETITIVE MARKETS.THE GREATER IDAHO FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL CREATE THE FOUNDATION FOR ITS MEMBERS BY BEING THE LEADING BUSINESS RESOURCE FOR NETWORKING, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WE WILL WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE AND PROTECT A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR BUSINESS IN THE GREATER IDAHO FALLS AREA.
- Income
- $562,786
- Spending
- $558,613
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 230
- Highest pay
- $132,238, ceo/president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 September 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 (1)
- THE CHAMBER ORGANIZES AND SPONSORS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS, ENCOURAGE LOCAL RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL AREA ECONOMY, AND FOCUS ON THOSE ACTIVITIES WITH THE MEMBERS IN MIND. CURRENT INFORMATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, BROCHURES, AND MAPS ARE PRODUCED BY CHAMBER PERSONNEL TO ASSIST NEW AREA RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 October 1942.
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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