Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, dba Greater Spokane, Incorporated, primary mission is to lead transformative business and community initiatives to build a robust regional economy.
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $4.5 million
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 17
- Highest pay
- $254,684, 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)
- Membership & Events: Greater Spokane Inc. strengthens regional business growth by facilitating networking opportunities, providing educational programs, and delivering resources that support informed decision-making. Our events bring together business leaders to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and build connections that drive economic development. Additionally, we educate businesses through targeted training programs, helping them navigate challenges, enhance their operations, and contribute to the overall economic vitality of the region.
- Greater Growth: Greater Spokane Inc. drives economic development by providing comprehensive support to businesses at every stage of their growth. This includes fostering entrepreneurship, assisting startups, enabling expansion for existing companies, retaining businesses in the region, and recruiting new ones. Our targeted efforts focus on high-growth and high-potential industries such as life sciences, aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, and professional services. Through strategic recruitment and marketing, we promote the region as a competitive and attractive location for businesses to thrive.
- Greater Talent: Career Connect Northeast serves as the foundation for providing career-connected learning and STEM experiences in the region. By fostering partnerships between businesses and educators, we help develop a workforce equipped with the skills needed for success. Key programs include Teaching the Teachers, Business After-School, and Greater Minds. Through the Spokane STEM Network, we engage students to increase their pursuit of STEM competencies, preparing them for future careers. Additionally, our Greater Minds initiative focuses on improving educational attainment for adults in Spokane County, supporting the community's goal of raising the percentage of adults with post-secondary degrees.
- Greater Voice: Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) collaborates with the business community to advocate for policies that promote economic growth and strengthen the local business environment. This includes advancing initiatives such as lowering workers' compensation and unemployment insurance costs, supporting workforce development, and improving facilities and infrastructure. Each year, GSI develops comprehensive State and Federal Legislative Agendas that unify and represent the interests of the community. These agendas advocate for key issues in business, transportation, education, healthcare, military affairs, and more, ensuring that the region's needs are addressed at the legislative level.
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 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 September 1925.
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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