Langley Main Street Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Langley Main Street Association's purpose is to preserve and sustain the small Historic Downtown Character of Langley and is committed to Historic Preservation, Lessening the burden on City Government, Collaboration with like minded entities and community education. LMSA is based on the approach of the National Main Street program and Washington State Main Street program under The Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation.
- Income
- $131,832
- Spending
- $152,782
- Reserves
- 10.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% 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 (1)
- $80,989 spent. Langley Main street projects are: (1) City Hall Edible Garden - Langley City Hall sprouts peas, beans, and tomatoes. But that's not all, the edible garden design included a whimsical sculpture, and inviting , bright beach, along with raised beds and planted plants that provide year-around interest. (2) Hanging Baskets & Downtown landscaping dedicated to creating beautiful gardens and landscaping, Langley Main Street's Mission is to showcase Langley as a Garden town and invite tourists and locals to enjoy the bounty. (3) 2nd Street rain garden & Bump-outs - 2nd Street's rain garden re-design was awarded the green community award at the Washington Main Street's excellence on Main award ceremony in 2016 at the State's preservation and Main Street Conference. (4) Summer Internship Opportunities - Langley Main Street provides an opportunity for College students to work outdoors, garden, and earn money during the summer months. (5) 1st & 2nd Street banners- Banner poles were purchased and placed on the main downtown streets for banners that highlight and promote the different events and features in town throughout the year. (6) Downtown Buildings history plaques - Look for plaques on Downtown buildings and learn the origin and the early pioneers who helped build Langley. (7) Frick Lane historic walk - Frick Lanes History walk was awarded the visual impact award at the Washington Main Street's Excellence on Main Awards Ceremony on April 25, 2017 in Ellensburg, WA at the State's Preservation and Main Street Conference.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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