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Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce

EIN 95-3421876 · Rancho Mirage, CA

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What it says it does

To enhance and promote the economic and civic vitality of Rancho Mirage

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 (6)

$46,332 spent. Restaurant association purpose: The organization produces the local directory which is posted in various locations throughout the community and hotels.
$36,770 spent. Installation of board of directors and distinguished citizen of the year award. Purpose: To swear into office and to recognize service of elected board business volunteers and to honor designated citizen of Rancho Mirage for a lifetime of service to the community.
$28,783 spent. State of the City purpose: To make aware individuals and businesses about the state of the city of Rancho Mirage
$16,027 spent. Business Expo purpose: To promote local businesses and bring the community and individuals together
$12,869 spent. Golf tournament to help raise funds and promote businesses and interests in the city of Rancho Mirage and its Chamber.
$1,850 spent. Mixers and other events purpose: To promote the chamber and the community by bringing local individuals and businesses to various functions throughout the year.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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