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Moscow Chamber of Commerce Inc

EIN 82-0146285 · Moscow, ID

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Moscow Chamber of Commerce's mission is to strengthen, promote, and lead the business and economic community and support the free enterprise system while preserving and enhancing the quality of life.

Income
$507,968
Spending
$541,842
Employees
5
Highest pay
$85,565, executive director

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 (1)
  1. $383,954 spent. The Moscow Chamber of Commerce's mission is to strengthen, promote, and lead the business and economic community and support the free enterprise system while preserving and enhancing the quality of life. The Chamber of Commerce is the organization needed in the Moscow, Idaho community that is needed for promotion, information, education, and networking.PromotionThe Moscow Chamber of Commerce works for referrals of member businesses to people needing goods and services in the Moscow area through telephone contact with staff, e-mail, online, and the Member Business Directory.Events and business promotions through economical advertising in the Chamber Business Journal, Visitor Guides, and Relocation Kits.InformationCurrent issues of interest to the community tackled by the monthly business forums.A unique two-day interactive educational experience through the Annual Legislative Tour, which brings members to Boise during the legislative season to meet with chief elected officials, agency staff, and legislators.Tourism and group events in the Chamber and satellite visitor information sites.Frequent informative communications and the monthly chamber Business Journal.NetworkingOpportunities to make contacts through Chamber functions such as Business Forums, Business After Hours, the annual Chamber auction, and other events.Introduction to the community through a new member feature article in the newsletter and ability to expand contacts and clients through display of company brochures and business cards in the Chamber Visitor Center.Interaction with neighboring communities in North Idaho and Eastern Washington through alliances with chamber and economic development groups.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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