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Bwi Community Development Foundation Inc

EIN 26-4630714 · Linthicum Heights, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE BWI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOW AS "THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION" IS A 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 2008 THAT EXISTS TO TRANSFORM AND REVITALIZE THE CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION BY SUPPORTING AND IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES WITHIN ITS STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS. OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS ARE: TRANSPORTAITON, ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND LOCAL MILITARY SUPPORT.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

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: 42 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 199% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $908,877 spent. COUNTY CONNECTOR: THE COUNTY CONNECTOR IS A FREE SHUTTLE THAT CONNECTS WORKFORCE, JOBSEEKERS AND RESIDENTS TO BWI MARSHALL AIRPORT, LIVE CASINO & HOTEL, ARUNDEL MILLS MALL AND BWI MARC/AMTRAK STATIONS TO EFFECTIVELY ACCESS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS AREA. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. THE SHUTTLE RUNS 365 DAYS A YEAR AND HAS EXTENDED HOURS.
  2. $520,155 spent. BEAUTIFICATION: PROVIDES ROADSIDE LITTER CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF LITTER WITHIN A 3 MILE RADIUS OF THE LIVE CASINO. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND OTHER UNDESIRABLE ITEMS; PERFORMING GRASS CUTTINGS IN COMMON AREAS AND PLANTS AND MAINTAINS VEGETATION WHICH IS AESTHETICALLY PLEASING TO THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $23,380 spent. LAUREL BEAUTIFICATION: PROVIDES ROADSIDE LITTER CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL/DISPOSAL OF LITTER AT THE 6 EXIT RAMPS AT ROUTE 198 AMD ROUTE 295 AND ROUTE 198 FROM CORRIDOR MARKETPLACE TO 3300 FORT MEADE ROAD, LAUREL, MD.
  4. $21,045 spent. SUMMER YOUTH INITIATIVE BRINGS 50 STUDENTS FROM BALTIMORE CITY TO BWI MARSHALL AIRPORT, FOR A WEEK LONG PROGRAM THAT EXPOSES THE STUDENTS TO A WIDE RANGE OF JOBS AND CAREERS AVAILABLE AT THE AIRPORT INCLUDING DAILY FLIGHT OPERATIONS, SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION, FIRE AND RESCUE, LOGISTICS, ENGINEERING AND MANY BUSINESSES IN THE AIRPORT COMMUNITY. EXPENSES FOR THIS PROGRAM FOR 2024 WERE 21,045.
  5. SUMMER YOUTH INITIATIVE BRINGS 50 STUDENTS FROM BALTIMORE CITY TO BWI MARSHALL AIRPORT, FOR A WEEK LONG PROGRAM THAT EXPOSES THE STUDENTS TO A WIDE RANGE OF JOBS AND CAREERS AVAILABLE AT THE AIRPORT INCLUDING DAILY FLIGHT OPERATIONS, SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION, FIRE AND RESCUE, LOGISTICS, ENGINEERING AND MANY BUSINESSES IN THE AIRPORT COMMUNITY. EXPENSES FOR THIS PROGRAM FOR 2024 WERE 21,045.

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 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 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 July 2010.

    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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