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La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce

EIN 95-1515364 · La Habra, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE A BETTER LIFE FOR THE AREA

Income
$94,512
Spending
$176,670
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$78,192, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. THE CHAMBER PUTS ON VARIOUS EVENTS,NEWORKING MEETINGS AND FORUMS; ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT,LOCAL BUSINESS AND RESIDENTS, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF LA HABRA.1.Organized and hosted a variety of events, networking meetings, and community forums to support engagement in La Habra.2.Provided ongoing services to city government, local businesses, and residents to enhance the overall quality of life.3.Successfully planned and implemented the Citrus Fair, a key community event.4.Actively participated in State of the Nation initiatives and related civic efforts.5.Maintained a strong membership base of over 300 businesses, including consistent recruitment of new members.6.Served as a resource hub for grant referrals, city resources, and business programming.7.Expanded and promoted member services through a growing social media presence.8.Successfully organized opportunities for new member businesses.9.Acted as a central hub for business and community networking while representing member interests in governmental affairs.10.The chamber of commerce successfully hosted an event benefiting the La Habra Chamber Charitable Corporation.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1941.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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