Carmichael Improvement District
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What it says it does
To advance and promote the common interest of Carmichael business and property owners by fostering economic development, security, and clean streets.
- Income
- $562,408
- Spending
- $514,297
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $30,833, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- $255,252 spent. Clean and Safe enhancements focus on making the District a safe place to do business. Clean and safe enhancements include: contracting with qualified private security to engage and patrol the District, coordinating with Sacramento County Sheriff to control vagrancy, property damage, encampment, and petty crimes; contracting with service provider for regular litter cleanup, graffiti identification and removal, illegal dump removal, abandoned car and shopping cart removal, and other sanitation services; and identifying and assisting with code violations and concerns.
- $59,870 spent. Streetscape and Maintenance enhancements intends to make the District more accessible and attractive to potential tenants and customers while present businesses thrive. Streetscape and Maintenance enhancements include purchase and installation of pole banners and other branded expressions which serve to showcase shopping opportunities while presenting a cohesive image of community pride; pursuit of grant opportunities to construct features around the District that celebrate the history and unique vitality of Carmichael.
- $46,136 spent. Economic Enhancements focus on increasing business sales in an effort to attract new establishments, and increase occupancy and rental rates. Economic Enhancements include funding business publicity opportunities, funding marketing programs, and supporting the business community with ways to increase sales and area appeal of District to daily commuters, greater area residents, and regular visitors.
- $3,450 spent. Advocacy and Image aims to increase awareness of the District through distribution of information via printed pamphlets, electronic communication, and community networking. Advocacy and Image includes paid advertising locally and online, and grant programs for community businesses.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.
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 September 2017.
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 October 21, 2026.
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