Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
TO DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE TOURISM TO HELP BUSINESSES IN THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND AREA.
- Income
- $95,034
- Spending
- $99,555
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- Our Annual Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze started in June with rival pirates that invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food, and frivolity. Dress up in your pirate finery, shop, dance, and interact with the Rusty Scupper pirates and their bawdy band of buccaneers for this fun family event. The Annual Westport Art Festival was held the third weekend in August. A show of fine arts and crafts with artists from far and wide who come and enjoy the picturesque views of the Westport Marina. The Annual 30 Miles of Junque is the third week in September. From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta, Garage sales galore. More than forty locations and many more. One person's junk is another persons treasure. These are our events in order:Annual Crab RacesRusty Scupper Pirates DazeRun Like the WindWestport Art FestivalSeafood Festival30 Miles of JunqueAnnual Cranberry Harvest FestivalExcept for the Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze, each event has from 600 to 2,500 in attendance based on motel/campground surveys and zip codes from guestbook sign ins. The Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze was attended by approximately 25,000 visitors. On average, about one-third of those in attendance paid for overnight lodging during each event. Each event created many opportunities for local businesses in the Westport/Grayland area to prosper.
- VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER PROVIDES RELIABLE INFORMATION FOR MANY TOURISTS AND LOCALS ABOUT THE MANY EVENTS THAT ARE SPONSORED IN WESTPORT AND GRAYLAND. IN 2024, THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER HAD 1,556 VISITORS COME INTO THE CENTER AND FIELDED 1,345 PHONE CALLS REQUESTING INFORMATION FOR THE WESTPORT-GRAYLAND AREA.THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SECURE SPOTS ON THE CHAMBERS WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES LINKS BACK TO THEIR BUSINESS WEBPAGE. THE WEBSITE HAS BEEN A GREAT WAY FOR THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND CHAMBER TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO SEARCH AND PLAN FOR THEIR FIRST AND NEXT VISIT TO THE WESTPORT/GRAYLAND AREA.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 2024.
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 December 1956.
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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