Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership Inc
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What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO INCREASE MUNICIPAL REVENUE THROUGH BUSINESS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, AND PROJECTS ADDRESSING QUALITY OF LIFE.
- Income
- $416,273
- Spending
- $502,902
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $127,172, presidentceo
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)
- $246,402 spent. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVES AS A DYNAMIC HUB FOR BUSINESS SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND NETWORKING. WITH OVER 350 MEMBERS AND ROBUST PROGRAMMING--INCLUDING 40+ ANNUAL EVENTS--THE CHAMBER CONNECTS ENTREPRENEURS AND PROFESSIONALS THROUGH EVENTS LIKE SPARK, BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, AND THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD BUSINESS EXPO. IT CHAMPIONS LOCAL BUSINESSES VIA PROMOTION, VISIBILITY CAMPAIGNS, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, WHILE ALSO OFFERING GROWTH TOOLS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, CONSULTING, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
- $90,864 spent. AS THE OFFICIAL DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION (DMO) FOR BEDFORD COUNTY, THE PARTNERSHIP DRIVES TOURISM GROWTH THROUGH STRATEGIC BRANDING, DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT, AND LOCAL EVENT PROMOTION. TOURISM CAMPAIGNS AND EVENT PROMOTIONS AIM TO ALIGN COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND EXPAND DESTINATION READINESS THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, VISITOR EXPERIENCE UPGRADES, AND COLLABORATIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES.
- $48,762 spent. THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD PARTNERSHIPS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY CENTERS ON BUSINESS RETENTION, STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT, AND PLACEMAKING. THE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS COMPANIES OF ALL SIZES AND STAGES, ALIGNING WITH LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS TO ATTRACT NEW INDUSTRIES WHILE HELPING EXISTING ONES THRIVE. THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD PARTNERSHIP LEADS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM DESIGNED TO ALIGN TALENT WITH EMPLOYER DEMAND, CREATING A SKILLED, JOB-READY POPULATION. THROUGH HANDS-ON CAREER EXPLORATION, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, AND STRATEGIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS, IT ENSURES STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS ARE EQUIPPED FOR HIGH-DEMAND FIELDS. INITIATIVES LIKE TEACHER EXTERNSHIPS, JOB FAIRS, AND INDUSTRY CONSULTATION STRENGTHEN THE REGIONS TALENT PIPELINE.
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 October 2022.
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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