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Nicetown Community Development Corporation

EIN 23-3061705 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$193,608, president/ce

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $124,402 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER RESOURCES TO LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS INCLUDING ENERGY AND BUDGET COUNSELING, HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE, RESIDENT SUPPORT, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP.
  2. $104,358 spent. COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD A "CLEAN & SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD TO REMOVE BLIGHT AND INCORPORATE SECURITY MEASURES, ASSIST BUSINESSES WITH FACADE IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPROVE NICETOWN PARK. IN ADDITION, NCDC HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE DEVELOPER (PROJECT USER) FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BARRETT PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN THE LOGAN SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA AND FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SHEPARD PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA. THESE PROJECTS INVOLVE THE MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BUILDINGS, PLAY AREAS, AND FIELDS AT THE SITES.
  3. $2.0 million spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT THIS PROGRAM HAS TWO COMPONENTS: THE TARGETED HOUSING PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND THE HOUSING REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. THE TARGETED HOUSING PRESERVATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOMES. THE HOUSING REVITALIZATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK UTILIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABILITY. IN ADDITION, NCDC DEVELOPS LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECTS.

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 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 2024.

    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 2001.

    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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