Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Ruston, Louisiana, registered in 1975, with $282,415 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2111 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA, 71270 EIN 72-0306125 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$282K
▲ 16.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$301K
Net assets
$52K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce: 2 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $538K (FY2013) to $282K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $52K
Operating margin
-6.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$52K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282,415▲16.3% | $301,002▲5.8% | $51,958▼25.7% | $78,001▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $242,817▼3.0% | $284,451▲7.9% | $69,931▼37.3% | $97,725▼23.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $250,278▼24.8% | $263,536▼4.1% | $111,565▼3.5% | $127,598▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $332,988▲10.5% | $274,946▼11.5% | $115,607▲101% | $125,720▼41.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $301,359▼27.7% | $310,676▼24.5% | $57,565▼13.9% | $216,551▲166% | 990 |
| 2019 | $417,084▼3.7% | $411,762▼8.2% | $66,882▲8.6% | $81,514▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $433,251▲8.0% | $448,717▼2.2% | $61,560▼20.1% | $74,766▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $401,254▼8.2% | $458,666▲7.1% | $77,026▼42.7% | $86,859▼38.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $436,991▼17.4% | $428,080▼17.4% | $134,438▲7.1% | $140,905▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $528,935▲25.6% | $517,976▲31.6% | $125,527▲9.6% | $140,515▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $421,067▼21.8% | $393,601▼23.8% | $114,568▼23.1% | $121,741▼46.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $538,355 | $516,276▼16.0% | $148,940▲19.5% | $225,511▲65.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $614,793▲14.0% | $124,671▼41.6% | $136,317▼38.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $539,231▼17.6% | $213,458▲0.6% | $221,790▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $654,155 | $212,206 | $221,141 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0306125, based in Ruston, Louisiana.
- What is Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
- Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0306125.
- How much revenue does Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce report?
- Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce reported $282,415 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce have?
- CharityIndex grades Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ruston-lincoln Chamber of Commerce (EIN 72-0306125) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.