Downtown Westfield Community Development Corporation
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What it says it does
Downtown Westfield Community Development Corporation's (DWCDC)'s mission is to support the redevelopment and revitalization of the City of Westfield by enhancing public spaces, improving infrastructure, and encouraging investment in commercial and residential areas. DWCDC works to improve the social welfare of residents by fostering economic opportunity, cultural enrichment, and community improvement. Through strategic partnerships and targeted assistance, DWCDC helps transform neglected or underutilized areas into areas that reflect the City's long-term vision for growth and sustainability.
- Income
- $20.1 million
- Spending
- $329,152
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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 (2)
- $225,143 spent. Golf Course Operations and Community Revitalization Asset: DWCDC operates and maintains a public golf course as part of its broader mission to promote economic development, public beautification, and community revitalization in and around the City of Westfield. The facility serves as a key community asset that attracts residents and visitors, supports local tourism. Through much needed improvements and maintenance of the golf course, DWCDC has contributed to the revitalization of surrounding areas by increasing nearby property values, supporting local businesses, and promoting reinvestment in adjacent public infrastructure. The golf course is also used for public events and community engagement activities. All of which align with DWCDC's exempt purpose to improve the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the community.
- $63,719 spent. Public Asset Management and Redevelopment Projects: DWCDC owns and manages real estate and infrastructure assets that support the City of Westfield's long-term redevelopment and public improvement goals. These assets include properties held for future development and revitalization. Related expenses include depreciation and insurance on capital assets that are essential to advancing DWCDC's exempt purpose of stimulating economic growth and enhancing public spaces.
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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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