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Philmont Beautification Inc

EIN 20-5877789 · Philmont, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PBI DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS WITH FOUR CORE PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE HOUSING, LOCAL FOOD, SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION BY IMPROVING THE GENERAL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE VILLAGE OF PHILMONT AND SURROUNDING AREA. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE SPIRIT OF A TRADITIONAL BARN RAISING.

Income
$94,603
Spending
$126,747
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-17.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $34,786 spent. LOCAL FOOD PROGRAM: 2024 PROJECTS INCLUDED CONTINUING TO CREATE A LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN THROUGH A BROWNFIELD RE-ADAPT OF A FORMER GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE TO A LOCAL FOOD DIRECT MARKET TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH FRESH, HEALTHY LOCAL FOODS, INCLUDING PREPARED FOODS FROM A COMMERICAL KITCHEN, A 1,600 SQ FT VICTORY GARDEN AS A COVID RESPONSE PROJECT STARTED IN 2019 TO TEACH HEALTHY LIVING, SELF-SUFFICENCY BY GROWING, FREE HARVESTING TO THE COMMUNITY IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND TEACHING KIDS & FAMILIIES HOW TO PREPARE MEALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGS.
  2. $31,203 spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS: 2024 PROJECTS INCLUDED THE CONTINUATION OF A PROJECT ALLIANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PHILMONT FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF A NYS DOS BOA PROGRAM AWARD TO THE VILLAGE CONSISTING OF PRE-DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR SEVEN SELECTED PRIMARY SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE SUMMIT LAKE AND ITS WATERCOURSE DESIGNATED BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN (BOA) OUTLINED AS PHILMONT RISING GOALS FOR THE REGENERATIVE REDEVELOPMENT AND RESUE OF POST-INDUSTRIAL MILLS, BUILDINGS AND INFILL LOTS AS CATALYSTS FOR VILLAGE REVITALIZATION. 2024 RESULTS INCLUDED 2 SITES DESIGNED BY RICE+LIPKA ARCHITECTS DESIGN TEAM RECEIVING 2 ARCHICTECTRUAL AWARDS OF DESIGN EXCELLANCE -SARANY and AIA HUDSON VALLEY. CONTINUATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF AN INTERMUNICIPAL LWRP AGAWAMUCK CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH PARTICIPATING TOWNS OF PHILMONT, CLAVERACK, GHENT, HILLSDALE AND AUSTRALITZ INVOLVING AN AREA OF 22.9 SQUARE MILES OF WATERSHED LANDS AND WATERCOURSES THAT FEED INTO SUMMIT LAKE IN PHILMONT ON THE WAY TO THE HUDSON RIVER ESTRURY AS THE FINAL DESTINATION.
  3. $24,404 spent. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM: 2024 PROJECTS INCLUDED THE CONTINUATION OF PBI MAIN STREET PROGRAM BY ASSISITING 3 MAJOR DOWNTOWN MISED-USE BUILDINGS WITH NYMS GRANTS AS THE LOCAL PROVIDER AND DEVELOPING 113 MAIN ST TO SERVE AS A PBI OFFICE AND VISITOR CENTER TO HOLD MEETINGS AND DISPLAY PROGRAM PLANS, DRAWINGS, MAPS, ETC. THAT DOCUMENT PBI PROJECTS AIMED AT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $22,264 spent. HOUSING PROGRAM: 2024 PROJECTS INCLUDED CONTINUING TO CREATE A VILLAGE WIDE HOUSING PLAN TO ENSURE DIVERSITY ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AGING IN PLACE, AND WORKING FAMILIES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OWNERSHIP OF HISTORIC HOUSING STOCK AND MIXED-USE STOREFRONTS CREATING LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS AND BY DEVELOPING THE NOMINATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF PHILMONT HISTORIC DISTRICT CONSISTING OF 444 PROPERTIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF WHICH 352 PROPERTIES WERE APPROVED AS "CONTRIBUTING AND LISTED ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL REGISTRIES OF HISTORIC PLACES IN MARCH 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 2024.

    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 December 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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