Benton City Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
(1) Preserve the competitive enterprise system of business by creating a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of businesses, advocate on behalf of the interests of local businesses, and address or assist in addressing all concerns and initiatives related to business development and/or recruitment; (2) Assist in the development of a more informed local community and positive public opinion of the City of Benton City and its entities by actively promoting Benton City businesses, organizations and activities while actively addressing concerns and preventing controversies deemed detrimental to existing and recruitment of new businesses; (3) Actively promote civic, social and cultural programs by regular planning of community events and activities that are designed to increase the functional and aesthetic value of Benton City and the surrounding community.
- Income
- $50,541
- Spending
- $43,518
- Highest pay
- $27,000, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $20,027 spent. Facilitated each major community event in partnership with the city of Benton City and business members of the Chamber of Commerce (Benton City Daze, city-wide yard sale, Fourth of July, Movies in the Park nights, and more). Helped to market sponsor businesses via website, social media, newsletters, and opening ribbon cuttings. Over 100 business members, thousands in cumulative attendance at events. Also distributed annual scholarship for new local college attendant.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 2025.
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 January 2024.
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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