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Erie Chamber of Commerce

EIN 84-1325423 · Erie, CO

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What it says it does

The mission of the Erie Chamber of Commerce is to unite community and commerce

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 (4)

Erie Town FairHeld in Historic Downtown Erie, Colorado, the 25th Annual Erie Town Fair draws visitors and residents alike to appreciate over 200 Arts and Crafts vendors, local live entertainment, children's activities and local food trucks.
The Annual Erie Hot Air Balloon FestivalThe Rocky Mountains are clearly visible in the distance as the sky comes alive with all the colors of the rainbow. This is a 3-day magical event in which the community and visitors can come in person each morning, and watch the balloon inflate and take flight. Balloon GlowMiss the morning balloon launch, or eagar for more, come and enjoy a spectacular night glow on Saturday. Generally the will be 7-8 balloons tethered with burners ablaze for you to enjoy along with dessert food trucks and local live music.
Erie BrewfestHeld in Historic Downtown Erie, Colorado, the Annual Erie Brewfest draws many local breweries for you to enjoy and provides games, live music and food trucks to enhance the experience.
Erie Chamber Parade of LightsKicking off the holiday season, the Erie Chamber Parade of Lights brings 50+ lighted floats to the streets of Historic Old Town Erie, Colorado. Additonal activities include holiday performances by local school choirs, free carriage rides, hot chocolate, ice skating and a visit with Santa.

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 November 6, 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 January 1996.
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 November 4, 2026.

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