Mount Ida Preservation Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To preserve and restore the historic Mount Ida Preservation Hall and to provide accessible community cultural and educational programs that strengthen neighborhood connection and support local residents.
- Income
- $48,745
- Spending
- $41,887
- Reserves
- 17.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
- Highest pay
- $6,905, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $21,998 spent. Weekly community food pantry and a monthly pay-what-you-can community brunch that provide direct support to local residents facing food insecurity. The pantry distributes groceries staples and fresh produce while the brunch offers a welcoming low-barrier community meal. These programs strengthen neighborhood connection and reduce hunger in the East Side Mount Ida neighborhoods of Troy. Food Pantry Number of persons served: Serves 40-90 families each week. Accomplishments: Provided weekly food distribution supporting local families. Offered accessible community meals emphasizing dignity and inclusion. Increased social connection and reduced isolation among residents.
- $21,999 spent. MIPA offers accessible arts music performance and cultural programming through its seasonal events open mics Luna artist series workshops and community performances. The organization provides free or low-cost rehearsal and performance space for local artists supports artistic development and brings diverse cultural experiences to the community.
- $14,072 spent. Historic Preservation & Community Space Stewardship As a historic preservation nonprofit MIPA maintains restores and preserves the 1869 Mount Ida Preservation Hall a significant example of American Gothic Revival architecture. The organization conducts ongoing maintenance stabilization and restoration efforts to ensure the building remains safe accessible and available as a community asset. Number of persons served: The building supports thousands of community users annually including event attendees volunteers renters artists and partner organizations. In 2025 we installed a ramp chairlift and re-finished the community hall floors.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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