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Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortland Development Corporation

EIN 13-3097905 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KRVC IS A BRONX-BASED NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1981 TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHWEST BRONX. PRODUCING COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS CONCERTS, A COMMUNITY ART SHOW, AND MORE AT 505BX AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE BRONX, ALONG WITH SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES IN OUR AREA AND BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVES

Income
$492,283
Spending
$300,904
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
7
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$53,471, chief financial officer

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $248,218 spent. Each week two silent meditation sessions are held in the space to provide an opportunity for neighbors to sit in silence together to refresh their minds and bodies while using their own meditation style. Each week, Karaoke Fridays fill 505BX with music, laughs and dozens of joyful community members. A weekly CommuniTea Podcast is also recorded in the space. 505BX includes an art gallery space, Gallery 505, where local artists exhibit their work. In the spring and fall, Monday Fundays are held providing families with a fun after school experience. Monday Fundays are mini-carnivals held in front of our space featuring face painting, a stiltwalker, live music, crafts and snacks. A monthly book club meets at 505BX to engage in a lively discussion about a variety of interesting books over a light lunch. Our KRVC 4Bronx Truck is also periodically parked in front of 505BX to collect donations for the underserved members of our community. In 505BX, we also hold holiday celebrations. KRVC Productions recently released it's first award-winning film Wake Up Call and plans to expand it's work to other parts of the Bronx.

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 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 July 1982.

    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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