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Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation

EIN 04-2652919 · Jamaica Plain, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JPNDC IS A NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME RESIDENTS SUCH AS DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROVIDING JOB SERVICES, AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REACHES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. THE TYPES OF SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, A HOME-BASED CHILD CARE PROGRAM, JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES.

Income
$16.3 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
42
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$173,345, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $11.6 million spent. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REACHES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. THE TYPES OF SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, A HOME-BASED CHILD CARE PROGRAM, JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REACHES INTO THE COMMUNITY, WITH CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT, TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS BEING CREATED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIPLE SITES IN AND AROUND JP. WHILE THE COMPANY'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE MARKET RATE HOUSING, COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL SPACE IN ORDER TO REVITALIZE THE COMMUNITY IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER. THESE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ARE EITHER WHOLLY-OWNED BY THE COMPANY OR ARE BEING DEVELOPED TOGETHER WITH VARIOUS JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS.
  3. $469,818 spent. THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM REACHES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE CITIZEN ASSISTANCE IN AN EFFORT TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, TRAINING COMMUNITY LEADERS, HOUSING ADVOCACY, SAFETY INITIATIVES AND PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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