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Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce

EIN 92-0006532 · Fairbanks, AK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is the leading voice advocating for the community by supporting business prosperity in the Interior.

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 (3)

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: The Chamber serves as an advocate for local business, advocating for the best environment for business by promoting economic strength and growth for Interior Alaska while developing a networking hub to use and share knowledge. Networking opportunities include: weekly membership luncheons with guest speaker presentations of issues of importance to businesses and the community, Business After Hours events, the Chamber's annual Operation Standing Together event, and the Chamber's weekly e-newsletter. The Chamber also provides enhanced marketing and visibility for its members, as well as leadership training for members seeking to expand their existing leadership skills.
GOLDEN DAYS - This community event pays tribute to the Pioneer Days of Fairbanks, and honors some of Fairbanks' historical residents. Golden Days activities include a street fair, the annual rubber duckie race, and the Golden Days Parade.
RECOGNITION: The Chamber honors excellence in the community in volunteerism, education and business leadership. Additionally, the Chamber's annual Military Appreciation Banquet honors military personnel from Interior Alaska who have been honored for their excellence, leadership, and commitment in service to our armed forces. Civilians in the community host military couples and single soldiers/airmen for an evening of dinner and an awards ceremony.

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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible. The master file records contributions to it as 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 July 1992.
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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