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Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

EIN 91-0402330 · Seattle, WA

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What it says it does

THE CHAMBER IS AN ORGANIZATION WHICH ADVOCATES FOR EMPLOYERS AND THAT HELPS OUR MEMBERS THRIVE IN AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE REGIONAL ECONOMY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 31, 2025, 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 August 31, 2025, 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)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: WE SEEK AN ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE SEATTLE REGION WHERE EMPLOYERS CAN FLOURISH AND EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED AND TO ACCESS A THRIVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
CHALLENGE SEATTLE FUND: CHALLENGE SEATTLE WORKS TO INSTILL GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS FOR THE GREATER SEATTLE REGION.
TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE FUND (TA): TA WORKS TO BROADEN THE CONSTITUENCY FOR TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE STATE'S INNOVATION ECONOMY.
WASHINGTON COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE ("WCIT") WORKS TO PROMOTE STRONG, OPEN, AND SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICIES THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WASHINGTON STATE. WCIT ADVOCATES FOR PRO-TRADE POLICIES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL BY FOCUSING ON TRADERELATED ISSUES. WCIT IS ALSO AN INFORMATION RESOURCE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE ISSUES FOR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, BUSINESS LEADERS, THE MEDIA, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN WASHINGTON STATE. WCIT BECAME A SPECIAL PROGRAM OF THE CHAMBER ON JUNE 1, 2011, WHEN THE NET ASSETS OFTHIS PREVIOUSLY INACTIVE INDEPENDENT ENTITY WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE CHAMBER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 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.
Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 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 1993.
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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