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Dupont Circle Village

EIN 26-2702387 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DUPONT CIRCLE VILLAGE IS A COMMUNITY BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THATS CONNECTS RESIDENTS TO SERVICES AND CULTURAL/SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. MEMBERSHIP ENABLES VILLAGERS TO MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH AND HOME AS THEY EMBRACE THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF AGING.

Income
$293,077
Spending
$387,715
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
44 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
2
Volunteers
92
Highest pay
$118,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $253,667 spent. MISSION RELATED COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS. CONTINUING ACTIVITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS COVER THE WATERFRONT OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN SPECIFIC GROUP ACTIVITIES SO THE LIST OF OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUES TO EXPAND. EXAMPLES OF OUR CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LIFELONG LEARNING, KEEPING IN SHAPE, PURSUING COMMON INTERESTS, ENJOYING THE ARTS, AND SOCIALIZING WITH FELLOW VILLAGERS.LIFELONG LEARNING: LIVE AND LEARN SESSIONS ONCE A MONTH, FEATURING SPECIALISTS IN MANY AREAS, INCLUDING LAW, MEDICINE, PSYCHOLOGY, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND HOME CARE SHARE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION. OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST SUCH AS FINANCE AND MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ARE COVERED PERIODICALLY AS REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CHANGE. SUNDAY SOUP SALON, A MONTHLY PROGRAM FEATURING SOUP AND DIALOGUES AT A HOME OF A DCV MEMBER. MEMBERS HEAR FROM AUTHORS, SCIENTISTS, HISTORIAN, AND LOCALS WHO SHARE THEIR OWN FASCINATING MEMORIES AND EXPERIENCES. "TECH TUESDAY" GATHERINGS TO DISCUSS PHONES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONICS NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS OF POLICY LECTURES OFFERED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. KEEPING IN SHAPE: WALKING GROUPS, CURRENTLY THREE TIMES A WEEK AT DUPONT CIRCLE AND ONCE A WEEK AT THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM SENIOR YOGA SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES OFFERED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PURSUING COMMON INTERESTS: KNITTING/SEWING GROUP TWICE A MONTH FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP MONTHLY MAH JONGG GROUPS WEEKLY MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP MONTHLY FREE TICKETS TO THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS (QUANTITIES LIMITED) ENJOYING THE ARTS: DOCENT LED MUSEUM TOURS AND OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS PERIODICALLY DISCOUNTED THEATER TICKETS AT VARIOUS VENUES SPECIAL DCV DANCE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET CLOSE TO LOCAL ARTISTS SOCIALIZING WITH FELLOW VILLAGERS: MONTHLY BIRTHDAY EVENT FOR MEMBERS BORN IN THAT MONTH PERIODIC "HAPPY HOURS" AT NEIGHBORHOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. MEMBERSHIP GATHERINGS THREE TIMES A YEAR VOLUNTEER SERVICES INCLUDE: EVALUATION AND SHORT -TERM ASSISTANCE FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGER, WHO IS A TRAINED AND CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER TRANSPORTATION OF MEMBERS TO MEDICAL AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, AND DCV EVENTS TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SUCH AS COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND HELP IN USING NEW DEVICES ERRANDS LIKE PICKING UP PRESCRIPTIONS AND GROCERIES HOUSEHOLD TASKS INCLUDING CHANGING LIGHT BULBS, HANGING PICTURES, AND MINOR HOME REPAIRS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MEMBERS AFTER HOSPITALIZATIONS OR WHO HAVE LONG TERM NEEDS FRIENDLY VISITS AND CALLS TO MEMBERS TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE HELP SUCH AS ORGANIZING PAPERWORK, AND DEALING WITH MEDICAL FORMS SNOW SHOVELING AND OTHER HELP DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER GARDENING INCLUDING INDOOR PLANT WATERING AND RAKING LEAVES DOWNSIZING HELP TO ORGANIZE AND DONATE ITEMS OTHER NONPROFESSIONAL SERVICES THAT OUR VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE. VOLUNTEERS ARE BOTH FELLOW DCV MEMBERS AND OTHERS FROM THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 February 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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