Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMPIONS OUR COMMUNITY AND REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH STRONG BUSINESS ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 300
- Highest pay
- $170,553, 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)
- BUSINESS INITIATIVES - FIX NORTH I-25 BUSINESS ALLIANCE: THE ALLIANCE REPRESENTS THE BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE MOBILITY OF THE NORTH I-25 CORRIDOR BETWEEN HIGHWAY 14 AND HIGHWAY 66. THE ALLIANCE IS AN ADVOCACY GROUP THAT: WORKS WITH GOVERNMENT AT ALL LEVELS TO SECURE FUNDING FOR EXPANDING NORTH I-25 TO THREE LANES, COMMUNICATES THE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF A FUNCTIONAL I-25 CORRIDOR, AND EMPOWERS BUSINESSES AND THE PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED.TALENT AND RECRUITMENT: PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO INSURE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR AREA EMPLOYERS THROUGH QUALITY WORKERS AND FOR AREA WORKERS THROUGH QUALITY JOBS.UNDER-EMPLOYMENT AND TALENT SHORTAGES ARE A GROWING REGIONAL PROBLEM, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO ACCELERATE AS OLDER WORKERS AGE OUT OF THE WORKFORCE.BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT: THE FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER WILL SERVE AS THE VOICE OF BUSINESS TO AGGRESSIVELY ADVOCATE THE PERSPECTIVE OF BUSINESS AND ENSURE PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND RESIDENTS UNDERSTAND THE STRONG CONNECTION BETWEEN BUSINESS VITALITY, JOBS AND HAVING A THE MEANS TO AFFORD PUBLIC SERVICES THAT GREATLY ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE, SUCH AS GOOD SCHOOLS, PARKS AND BIKE PATHS. RETAINING KEY EMPLOYERS: THE FORT COLLINS AREA CHAMBER AND KEY PARTNERS WILL DELIBERATELY AND CONSISTENTLY MEET WITH FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND AREA EMPLOYERS TO EXPRESS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THEM AND TO DETERMINE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP THEM.
- REGIONAL ISSUES SUMMIT: THE REGIONAL ISSUES SUMMIT IS A FORUM THAT BRINGS ATTENTION TO SOME OF THE LARGER ISSUES FACING NORTHERN COLORADO, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT TRENDS AND GAPS, AND WATER.
- NETWORKING AND EDUCATION EVENTS: THESE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FORUM AND ENCOURAGE MEMBER INTERACTION AND EDUCATION. THE EVENTS INCLUDE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, THE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, LEADS GROUPS, AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS.
- THE CHAMBER OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING,ADVOCACY,BUSINESS SHOWCASES, AND LEADS GROUPS. IT ALSO PRODUCES NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLICATIONS WHICH ARE MAILED TO MEMBERS IN ORDER TO CREATE A CLIMATE IN WHICH BUSINESSES CAN SUCCEED. REVENUES INCLUDE MEMBER DUES THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER PROGRAM, BUT WHICH SUPPORT ALL OF THE PROGRAMS.THE CHAMBER SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR MULTIPLE INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS BASED IN NORTHERN COLORADO. THESE PARTNERSHIPS REPRESENT COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AMONG BUSINESS LEADERS TO TACKLE INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CHALLENGES AND FOSTER GROWTH. AS OF THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE CHAMBER FULFILLS THE ROLE OF SPONSOR FOR GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE, CONSTRUCTION, HOSPITALITY, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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