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Marquette Neighborhood Association

EIN 20-1926852 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the neighborhood through citizen involvement and participation utilizing all appropriate means including: 1 Foreseeing and calling attention to emerging trends and problems before they reach crisis proportions. 2 Serving as the neighborhoods voice for those policies and programs that improve the health, safety and well being of the neighborhood, for both its residents and the community as a whole. 3 Providing means for widespread study and discussion of all pertinent issues and questions. 4 Educating citizens, members and non-members, in the processes, problems and potentials relating to the neighborhoods development and the importance of preserving the neighborhoods rich history going back over 150 years. 5 Fostering neighborhood interest and participation in community issues. 6 Generating and sustaining a spirit of neighborhood and community among area residents. 7 Recognizing the special relationship between the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center and MNA and encouraging particip

Income
$66,719
Spending
$81,991
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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. $48,481 spent. MNA contributes both time and resources to supporting youth programs in the neighborhood. These activities include a scholarship program for high school seniors looking at advanced education and directly supporting the schools in the neighborhood by providing funding for teacher needs. In addition, MNA supported various local neighborhood enhancement projects.
  2. $25,000 spent. Annual support of the community-building mission of the Wil-Mar Neighborhood center, which offers services to families and individual neighbors, including child care, meeting spaces, fitness and well-being classes for all ages, food pantries and community meals, and senior citizen activities.
  3. THE MARQUETTE WATERFRONT AND ORTON PARK FESTIVALS ARE THE MOST VISABLE AND WELL ATTENDED ACTIVITIES OF MNA. THESE MUSIC AND ART FESTIVALS SPAN 6 DAYS OVER 2 WEEKENDS AND DRAW THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WELL BEYOND. THE FESTIVALS ARE THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISER FOR MNA AND PROCEEDS ALLOW IT TO SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE FREE ANNUAL CULTURAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHT THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE MARQUETTE NEIGHBORHOOD, BUILD A TRUE FEELING OF COMMUNITY AND SHOWCASE THE ACTIVITIES OF MNA. THEY ARE PART OF THE FABRIC OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROVIDE DIVERSE FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT. THE FESTIVALS ARE PLANNED, PRODUCED AND CARRIED OUT EXCLUSIVELY BY NEIGHBORHODD VOLUNTEERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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