Vallejo First Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Vallejo Main Street, part of the National Main Street Program, is a public benefit corporation dedicated to preserving our historic importance and working with the public and private sectors to achieve economic vitality.
- Income
- $154,992
- Spending
- $113,049
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Highest pay
- $71,485, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (1)
- $91,741 spent. Vallejo First Corporation (dba Vallejo Main Street) mission is to promote the Downtown business community of Vallejo. We sponsor numerous events throughout the year to further that goal. This includesAUGUST SUMMER NIGHTS evening celebrations in the downtown with music, food, artisans. Every Thursday in August.HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT family oriented trick or treating during the weekend of Halloween with participating businessesHOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA wine tasting walk to promote holiday shopping with participating businessesSTAKEHOLDERS MIXER goodwill event. food and drinks for the businesses and property owners to mingle and share ideas MEMBERSHIP OF CALIFORNIA MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION access to the resources of the state and national Main Street organizationsASSUME SPONSORSHIP OF DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET Saturday farmers market that brings thousands of attendees into the downtown weekly all year aroundINDIAN ALLEY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT in conjunction with AARP to create inviting space in underutilized alley with lighting, murals, sculptures and plantings
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 June 2025.
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 January 2003.
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 November 4, 2026.
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