Juniper Park Civic Association
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What it says it does
The JPCA was formed in 1938 as the Residents of Juniper Park Homes, the name of the homes being built in the area at the time. When Eliot Avenue was being formed and was linked to Woodhaven Blvd on the East and Fresh Pond Road on the west, it became the main roadway until the LIE emerged on our streets. At the time a second group was formed called the Eliot Avenue Civic Assoc. In 1942 the two groups merged into what we know today as the Juniper Park Civic Association.
- Income
- $56,633
- Spending
- $70,473
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $45,021 spent. Publication of the Juniper Berry,a community publication of events circulated quarterly throughout the year. The Berry contains articles about community issues and events, the people and history of the community. Articles are written by residents and about the Middle Village and Maspeth community area. Issues of significance around the city are also spotlighted. Historic photos and articles about Then and Now are among the favorite stories and of great interest to readers. Past residents stay connected through this popular publication as well.
- $14,040 spent. Community improvement programs and events, including park maintenance, community and graffiti cleanup, volunteering and civic meetings to discuss issues surrounding the community. In 2024 community activities continued.
- $8,650 spent. The summer concert series were presented in the park and were well attended and enjoyed by the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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