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Hilltown Community Development

EIN 04-2741009 · Chesterfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE HILLTOWNS BY ADDRESSING THE ECONOMIC, HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY NEEDS WHILE PRESERVING THE RURAL CHARATCER OF THE AREA.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
-8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
79
Highest pay
$102,783, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (5)
  1. $509,726 spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE-CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSTIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING TO THE HOMELESS AND PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
  2. $1.8 million spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-HCDC RUNS AND OVERSEES VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMMUNITY PLANNING, BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES, REHABILITATION OF HOUSING STOCK, KEEP FARMING IN THE HILLTOWNS AND AN INITIATIVE STUDYING RURAL TRANSPORTATION ACROSS HILLTOWNS. THE AGENCY ALSO ADMINISTERS REGIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SERVICES ANNUALLY.
  3. $832,093 spent. RENTAL PROPERTIES-HCDC OWNS AND MANAGES 68 AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS IN SCATTERED SITES THROUGHOUT RURAL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, 25 OF WHICH ARE FOR SENIORS. HILLTOWN CDC ACTIVELY PURSUES OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE OR RENOVATE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS FOR ALL LOW TO MODERATE INCOME AREA RESIDENTS.
  4. $386,690 spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT-HILLTOWN CDC STRIVES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS IN THE HILLTOWNS. IT DOES THIS THROUGH SEEKING GRANTS TO FUND PURCHASE AND RENOVATION PROJECTS.
  5. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT-HILLTOWN CDC STRIVES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS IN THE HILLTOWNS. IT DOES THIS THROUGH SEEKING GRANTS TO FUND PURCHASE AND RENOVATION PROJECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2022.

    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 June 2025.

    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 2024.

    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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