Vista Chamber of Commerce
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What it says it does
THE CHAMBER IS AN ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS PEOPLE PROMOTING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CHAMBER SERVES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY, PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY OF VISTA, PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND PROVIDE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY'S VARIOUS POLITICAL INTERESTS.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $145,000, ceo
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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)
- Business Program: The Chamber organizes events throughout the year open to all businesses withIN the community and surrounding areas. There are monthly events for businesses to network and support one another. We offer an annual hiring fair/EXPO for businessES to recruit or market themselves. We Offer members an enhanced website profile to promote their business. BusinessES also have an opportunity to participate in our Summer internship where they can host an incoming high school senior for 100 hours at no cost to them.
- Community Programs: The Chamber organizes events throughout the year to promote and enhance the general community. Events such as the Christmas Parade, Meet the Leaders, and State of the Community are open to the public. The Chamber partnered with Local IniTIATives Support Coorporation to offer support to BIPOC businesses in the community.
- Member Programs: Certain programs are available to members only. These programs are generally focused on networking and business development. We have developed the quarterly Vista Magazine in Spanish and English where members can advertise. The magazine includes a member directory.
Source: Form 990 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 August 1962.
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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