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Martin Luther King Community Center Incorporated

EIN 05-0271882 · Newport, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. (MLKCC) NOURISHES, EDUCATES, AND SUPPORTS NEWPORT COUNTY RESIDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
53
Volunteers
634
Highest pay
$146,282, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $2.4 million spent. HUNGER SERVICES STRIVES TO HELP RESIDENTS OF NEWPORT COUNTY MOVE FROM HUNGER TO HEALTH VIA URGENT FOOD SERVICES AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING AND EDUCATION. JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2025, 6,470 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH OUR VARIOUS HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS. OUR HUNGER RELIEF SERVICES INCLUDE A FOOD PANTRY, BREAKFAST PROGRAM, FOOD 2 FRIENDS, PRODUCE TO THE PEOPLE, LUNCH DISTRIBUTION 3 DAYS PER WEEK, HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION AND SCHOOL PANTRIES. THESE PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTED 1,392,332 MEALS IN THE FORM OF PREPARED MEALS AND GROCERIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CHILDCARE SERVICES OFFERS A DHS LICENSED PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, WHICH ARE DELIVERED IN A CURRICULUM BASED ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE LOW INCOME WORKING PARENTS WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING PLACE TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE WORKDAY. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUCCESS OF THE CHILDREN.
  3. $399,428 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO NEWPORT COUNTY RESIDENTS THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, RAISE AWARENESS AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY CONCERNS. THESE INCLUDE TWICE MONTHLY SENIOR LUNCH & LEARN, LIVFIT NUTRITION AND FITNESS CLASSES, COMMUNITY DINNERS TWICE MONTHLY AND TODDLER PROGRAMS. NUTRITION EDUCATION/COUNSELING IS OFFERED TO ALL CLIENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OUR CLIENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OFFERS CLIENTS THE ABILITY TO WORK AT A PARKING LOT MANAGED BY US TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE AND SEASONAL INCOME.

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? 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 June 2026.

    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 April 1984.

    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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