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Lynden Chamber of Commerce

EIN 91-1146800 · Lynden, WA

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What it says it does

LYNDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WAS FORMED TO ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND CIVIC INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN AND ITS TRADING AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)

$64,035 spent. THE NORTHWEST RASPBERRY FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE RASPBERRY INDUSTRY THAT PROMOTES LYNDEN AND SUPPORTS LOCAL BUSINESSES.
$36,408 spent. THE CHAMBER HAS A NUMBER OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE COMMERCE AND TOURISM, INCLUDING A CHRISTMAS PARADE, A FARMERS PARADE, A VISITORS CENTER, A HARVEST FESTIVAL AND OTHERS.
$3,774 spent. THE COMMUNITY CASH BACK PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1998 AND PROMOTES THE LOCAL MERCHANTS BY ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO SHOP IN THE LYNDEN COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AT THE SAME TIME. MERCHANTS GIVE A REBATE ON PURCHASES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS.
$226,943 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES MARKETING EXPENSES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO MAINTAINING AN OFFICE TO ASSIST THE MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER AND THE COMMUNITY OF LYNDEN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 October 13, 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 1981.
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 October 21, 2026.

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