District Management Association Downtown Poughkeepsie Bid
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve the economic vitality attractiveness and overall business climate of the downtown Poughkeepsie district through coordinated management marketing and stakeholder engagement.
- Income
- $40,106
- Spending
- $1,656
- Reserves
- Over 10 years 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
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 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 (4)
- The organization undertook foundational activities necessary to establish a sustainable downtown management entity serving businesses property owners and the public. Efforts included incorporation development of governance structures and preparation for tax-exempt operations. These activities created the framework for long-term economic development public space improvements and business support services within the district. Impact: Established the legal and operational structure to support all future district programming and services benefiting the downtown community.
- The organization recruited and seated a representative Board of Directors composed of local business leaders and stakeholders. It developed and adopted bylaws and governance policies to ensure transparent oversight accountability and effective stewardship of resources dedicated to downtown revitalization. Impact: Created a governing body responsible for strategic direction and fiduciary oversight representing the interests of downtown stakeholders.
- The organization initiated planning for core program areas including district management marketing events and economic development initiatives. This included identifying and evaluating candidates for Executive Director and engaging professional service providers to support marketing operations and program implementation. Impact: Advanced readiness to launch programs that will increase foot traffic support local businesses and enhance the visitor experience in downtown Poughkeepsie.
- Additional efforts included stakeholder outreach and coordination with local partners to align future programming with community needs and priorities.
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 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? 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
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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