Douglass Community Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ORGANIZATION DOUGLASS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (THE ORGANIZATION") SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT EFFECTIVE , EFFICIENT, AND QUALITY OPPORTUNITIES IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, RECREATION, AND YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE NORTHSIDE OF KALAMAZOO. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS AND PROGRAM SERVICE CONTRACT REVENUE.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 10.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $170,737, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- YOUTH AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMSFOCUS IS ON PHYSICAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL GROWTH BY CAPITALIZING ON THE MANY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE WITH THE LARGE NUMBERS OF CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SEASONAL RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMS WHICH HELP CHILDREN EXPERIENCE BELONGING AND OWNERSHIP, LEARN DISCIPLINE, DEVELOP SELF-WORTH AND QUALITY RELAIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS AND PEERS AND EXPERIENCE ENJOYMENT AND SUCCESS; STUDY TABLES WHICH PROVIDE TIME-AND SUPPORT FOR COMPLETING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, AND VARIOUS LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS.
- COMMUNITY WELLNESS THE DOUGLASS PROVIDES A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND SERVES AS A CONVENIENT RESOURCE HUB IN THE HEART OF NORTHSIDE KALAMAZOO. IDENTIFYING UNMET NEEDS AND FINDING RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO MEET THEM WITHIN THE SCOPE OF DCAS MISSION. PROMOTING THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF YOUTH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND ON PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH.
- $1.5 million spent. RENTAL INCOME AND FACILITIESIN ADDITION TO HOUSING THE RECOVERY CENTER AND THE OFFICES OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE BUILDING OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RENTS SPACE TO SEVERAL OTHER NON-PROFIT ENTITIES INCLUDING A BRANCH OF THE KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE BUILDING SERVES AS A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE NORTHSIDE OF KALAMAZOO AND SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 January 1946.
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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