Chatham Nj Area Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAMBER SHALL BE THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL, MERCANTILE, CIVIC, AND GENERAL WELFARE IN THE CHATHAMS SO THAT BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY SHALL THRIVE AND PROSPER. THE CHAMBER SHALL BE NONPARTISAN AND NON SECTARIAN AND SHALL TAKE NO PART IN, NOR LEND ITS INFLUENCE OR FACILITIES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO THE NOMINATION, ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AT THE MUNICIPAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL. FURTHER NO MEETING OF A POLITICAL NATURE SHALL BE HELD WITHIN THE PREMISES OCCUPIED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CHAMBER
- Income
- $43,957
- Spending
- $52,884
- Highest pay
- $9,000, secretary
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 (3)
- $17,279 spent. TASTE OF CHATHAM $24,569 REVENUE RAISEDTASTE OF CHATHAM $17279 EXPENSES
- $937 spent. WELLNESS $1,245 REVENUE RAISEDWELLNESS $937 EXPENSES
- $5,210 spent. ART IN THE PARK $2512 REVENUE RAISEDART IN THE PARK $5210 EXPENSES
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 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 March 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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