The Chamber -southwest Louisiana
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Chamber -southwest Louisiana is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, registered in 1941, with $1,088,828 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4310 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605 EIN 72-0233565 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 4.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$2.0M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 The Chamber -southwest Louisiana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 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 The Chamber -southwest Louisiana: 23 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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 The Chamber -southwest Louisiana— 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 The Chamber -southwest Louisiana: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4310 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
- City
- Lake Charles
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $739K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
7.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$29K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,088,828▼4.4% | $1,010,003▲0.1% | $1,953,645▲4.2% | $1,982,903▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,138,533▲17.0% | $1,008,504▲0.1% | $1,874,820▲7.5% | $1,886,003▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $973,179▼18.2% | $1,007,461▲18.9% | $1,744,791▼1.9% | $1,756,264▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,190,206▲58.1% | $847,147▲8.3% | $1,779,073▲23.9% | $1,798,695▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $752,946▼35.5% | $782,146▼24.3% | $1,436,014▼2.0% | $1,443,995▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,166,734▲6.6% | $1,033,229▲8.8% | $1,465,214▲10.0% | $1,467,995▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,094,259▲14.0% | $950,005▲4.1% | $1,331,709▲12.1% | $1,335,416▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $959,654▼9.6% | $912,400▼1.1% | $1,187,455▲4.1% | $1,187,455▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,061,323▲6.3% | $922,899▲1.9% | $1,140,201▲13.8% | $1,192,683▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $997,972▲9.3% | $905,519▲23.0% | $1,001,777▲10.2% | $1,018,906▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $913,384▲23.6% | $736,135▲6.8% | $909,324▲28.5% | $928,379▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $738,764 | $689,062▲7.8% | $707,396▲7.6% | $750,729▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $639,329▼2.4% | $657,694▲9.5% | $687,015▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $655,192 | $600,888 | $648,335 | 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.
Grants received · $46K total
5 grants to The Chamber -southwest Louisiana totaling $46K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2024 | $8,300 |
| Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2023 | $7,788 |
| Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2022 | $8,288 |
| Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2021 | $13,500 |
| Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2014 | $7,975 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Chamber -southwest Louisiana a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Chamber -southwest Louisiana is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0233565, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- What is The Chamber -southwest Louisiana's EIN?
- The Chamber -southwest Louisiana's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0233565.
- How much revenue does The Chamber -southwest Louisiana report?
- The Chamber -southwest Louisiana reported $1,088,828 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Chamber -southwest Louisiana have?
- CharityIndex grades The Chamber -southwest Louisiana B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Chamber -southwest Louisiana (EIN 72-0233565) 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.