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Mahwah Municipal Alliance Inc

EIN 22-3145105 · Mahwah, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MAHWAH MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE ("MMA"), IS AN INNOVATIVE 501(C)3 NON PROFIT COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS TO INSPIRE YOUTH OF MAHWAH TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERSONAL COURAGE, GOOD DECISION MAKING AND PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THE MMA WILL ALSO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE GOOD AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$114,200
Spending
$64,964
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 46%

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

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

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)
  1. $27,055 spent. PROGRAM SERVICES OF MAHWAH MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE INCLUDE D.A.R.E. EVENTS, COMMUNITY DONATIONS, AND PROGRAM SPEAKERS FOR THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN OF MAHWAH.
  2. $27,962 spent. MAHWAH JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY IS A CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAM THAT WILL PREPARE THE CADET FOR THE CHALLENGES OF BECOMING A TEENAGER AND A YOUNG ADULT. THEY WILL WITNESS FIRST HAND EXPERIENCES OF A POLICE OFFICER AND LEARN HOW THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE GOAL OF THE ACADEMY IS TO HAVE FUN, LEARN DISCIPLINE, MOTIVATION, AND EXPERIENCE TEAMWORK.
  3. $4,043 spent. COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS - MAHWAH DAY EXPENSES, CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY PARTY, AND SCOUTING PROJECTS.

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

  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 December 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 September 1993.

    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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