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Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce

Working together - the educators and employers of columbia and montour counties will ensure that lifeling learners obtain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to be successful …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce

The foundation provides funding for educational programs geared toward k-12 students focusing on workplace development and also organizes continuing education programs for adults throughout columbia and montour counties, pennsylvania.

Founded
Headquarters
Bloomsburg, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Working together - the educators and employers of columbia and montour counties will ensure that lifeling learners obtain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($211,995)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce is a registered education nonprofit based in Bloomsburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 232697698. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $216K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce is located in Bloomsburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce has $216K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $216K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The foundation provides funding for educational programs geared toward k-12 students focusing on workplace development and also organizes continuing education programs for adults throughout columbia and montour counties, pennsylvania. Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among education charities registered in United States: Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $216K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232697698, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

CH
Chris Berleth
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alyssa M••••••••••••
Director
BE
Bethany C•••
Director
BO
Bob C••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
BR
Bruce S•••••••••
CHAIRMAN
CH
Chris B••••••
CO-ACTING EXEC. DIR. (EFFECTIVE 9/23)
CH
Chris S•••••••••
SECRETARY
CU
Curtis F•••••••••
Director
DE
Dean G•••••
TREASURER
FR
Fred G••••••
Director
HO
Hope L••••••
Director
JA
James G••••••
Director
JE
Jeff E•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JE
Jeff G••••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey E••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JI
Jim B•••••
Director
JO
Joseph R•••••
Director
KA
Kara S••••••••
Director
KE
Ken K•••••
Director
MI
Michelle P••••••
SECRETARY
MO
Molly N•••
Director
SE
Sean S••••••
Director
SH
Sharon W•••••
Director
TA
Taryn C••••••
CO-ACTING EXEC. DIR. (EFFECTIVE 9/23)
TI
Tina M•••••••
Director
TO
Tom K•••••••••
CHAIRMAN
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce This page 93 $215,855 87%
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%
The Missoula Community School 93 $682,494 91%
Kcbs Advance Academy Inc 93 $520,925 91%
Penfield Patriots Sports Booster Club Inc 93 $435,114 94%
Canyon Creek Preschool Inc 93 $499,260 100%
Classical Beginnings Inc 93 $340,406 100%
Fairbanks Montessori Association Inc 93 $985,215 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce

What is Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce?
Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bloomsburg, United States. The foundation provides funding for educational programs geared toward k-12 students focusing on workplace development and also organizes continuing education programs for adults throughout columbia and montour counties, pennsylvania.
When was Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce founded?
Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1992.
Who leads Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce?
Chris Berleth serves as Executive Director.
Where is Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce located?
Headquartered in Bloomsburg, United States.
What is Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce trustworthy?
Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce's registration number?
IRS EIN: 232697698.
What is Foundation of the Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce's website?
http://www.cmccfoundation.com