Arizona Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
A STATEWIDE ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES ARIZONA BUSINESS AND THE ARIZONA ECONOMY. THE ARIZONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY IS COMMITED TO ADVANCING ARIZONA'S COMPETITIVE POSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY BY ADVOCATING FREE MARKET POLICIES THAT STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL ARIZONANS.
- Income
- $4.0 million
- Spending
- $4.2 million
- Employees
- 18
- Highest pay
- $574,713, president &
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 (3)
- $2.1 million spent. CHAMBER EVENTS - CONDUCTED EVENTS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ON PUBLIC POLICY, INCLUDING: THE LEGISLATIVE FORECAST LUNCHEON, HELD ANNUALLY, WHICH FEATURES THE GOVERNOR AND LEADERSHIP FROM THE STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCUSS PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION; THE HERITAGE AWARD DINNER, HELD ANNUALLY TO RECOGNIZE AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, IN ARIZONA, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, ENRICH THE STATES LEGACY; VIP EVENTS FEATURING TOP PUBLIC POLICY LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND OTHER RESPECTED PROFESSIONALS; AND AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF POLICYMAKERS WHO CHAMPION BUSINESS AND GROW THE ECONOMY. DIRECT REVENUE AND EXPENSES ARE NETTED ON THE 990 STATEMENT OF REVENUE (PART VIII). INDIRECT EVENT EXPENSES ARE LISTED HERE UNDER PART III OF THE 990. CHAMBER EVENTS - CONDUCTED EVENTS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ON PUBLIC POLICY, INCLUDING: THE LEGISLATIVE FORECAST LUNCHEON, HELD ANNUALLY, WHICH FEATURES THE GOVERNOR AND LEADERSHIP FROM THE STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCUSS PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION; THE HERITAGE AWARD DINNER, HELD ANNUALLY TO RECOGNIZE AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, IN ARIZONA, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, ENRICH THE STATES LEGACY; VIP EVENTS FEATURING TOP PUBLIC POLICY LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND OTHER RESPECTED PROFESSIONALS; AND AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF POLICYMAKERS WHO CHAMPION BUSINESS AND GROW THE ECONOMY. DIRECT REVENUE AND EXPENSES ARE NETTED ON THE 990 STATEMENT OF REVENUE (PART VIII). INDIRECT EVENT EXPENSES ARE LISTED HERE UNDER PART III OF THE 990.
- $849,747 spent. ADVOCACY - SINCE 1974, THE ARIZONA CHAMBER HAS BEEN THE LEADING STATEWIDE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVOCATE AT THE STATE CAPITOL, WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND AT THE BALLOT BOX. ARIZONAS ELECTED OFFICIALS, REGULATORS, AND GRASS ROOTS LEADERS CONSISTENTLY RECOGNIZE THE ARIZONA CHAMBER ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND RESPECTED VOICES IN ARIZONA PUBLIC POLICY. PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL BUSINESS AGENDA AND A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BUSINESS PRIORITIES. STAFF PROVIDE REAL-TIME INFORMATION, DATA AND ANALYSIS ON KEY ISSUES IMPACTING BUSINESS. OUR POLICY COMMITTEES PROVIDE ACCESS TO ARIZONAS LEADING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND IMPACTS ARE SUMMARIZED IN AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MEMBERS.
- $330,355 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 2025.
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 January 1975.
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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