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East Mid-Manhattan District Management Association Inc

EIN 13-4171958 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL SANITATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT, VISITOR INFORMATION AND COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROPERTY OWNERS, BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS OF AN AREA ESTABLISHED AS A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$272,265, president

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs.

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 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 35 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. $1.4 million spent. SANITATION - MAINTAINING CLEAN SIDEWALKS/CURBS, REMOVAL OF PUBLIC TRASH, AND COORDINATION WITH NYC DEPT OF SANITATION.
  2. $626,388 spent. SECURITY - PROVIDING INCREASED PUBLIC SECURITY THROUGH A COMBINATION OF UNIFORMED GUARDS AND A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NYC POLICE DEPARTMENT.
  3. $643,905 spent. MARKETING AND PROMOTION - PROMOTING THE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTS AND TOURIST AND RETAINING AND DEVELOPING PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES.
  4. $325,505 spent. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT - IMPROVES THE OVERALL APPEARANCE OF THE DISTRICT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF PROJECTS.
  5. $221,642 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - INTERACTS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS OUTREACH.

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 November 6, 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 June 2002.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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