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Mount Airy Main Street Association Inc

EIN 33-1190074 · Mount Airy, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

In conjunction with the Town of Mount Airy government, the Mout Airy Main Street Association works to revitalize the downtown historic and commercial district and works to make the district a vibrant commercial hub and a cultural and a family friendly event center branding Mount

Income
$47,143
Spending
$32,192
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
22.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $19,274 spent. The organization put on the Oktoberfest to display the small town charm of and vitality of historic small town shopping and dining as part of the economic revitalization of our historic district and to help fund the other initiatives.
  2. $1,800 spent. During the fiscal year the organization sponsors various events in the historic downtown to attrack visitors to the town as part of the revitalization initiative and program to make the district a vibrant economic center while increasing the tax base of the community. These events include carriage rides, festivals, and holiday celebrations done in cooperation with the Mount Airy Economic Development Commission, a commission of the Town of Mount Airy government.
  3. $723 spent. For over 14 years the Mount Airy Main Street Association has run the the downtown Farmers Market. This event was created in response to residents requests for a local market offering local produce, meats, dairy and other products. Its purpose was and still is to service the community, fill a need for local, heathy, and fresh produce while supporting local agriculture. Several years ago the market started the Nutrition Bucks program. Using grant funds, the market offered vouchers administered by the local food bank to individuals and families in the need of food assistance. Every year, a portion of the grant funds are dispensed directly to Mount Airy Area Net, our local food bank, to provide some assistance in their on-going program of support to needed individuals and families. Any income in excess of expenses is used to pay annual startup costs to put the market on a solid financial footing for the start of the next year.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 October 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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