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Region V Community Development Corporation

EIN 45-0435966 · Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Region V Community Development Corporation has a principal purpose of planning, developing, owning, and managing affordable housing projects in southeastern North Dakota. These projects benefit lower income households, which are households with an annual income that does not exceed 80 percent of the county median income level.

Income
$657,935
Spending
$844,200
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$155,657, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $789,395 spent. The Region V Community Development Corporation (RVCDC "the Corporation") has a principal purpose of planning, developing, owning, and managing affordable housing projects in southeastern North Dakota. The Corporation develops and manages housing for low income, aged and/or handicapped individuals and their families across the state of North Dakota.The RVCDC has the capacity and experience to develop affordable housing projects. As a developer, the RVCDC performs market analysis, environmental reviews, site selection, feasibility analysis, financial Continued on Schedule O...statements, project design, rehabilitation, new construction, marketing, and other functions. Projects developed by the Corporation include the rehabilitation of existing buildings, new construction, and single family developments. RVCDC has developed over 100 units of affordable housing in the communities of Lisbon, Gwinner, Hankinson, Hatton, Milnor, Northwood, Casselton, West Fargo, and Fargo. The type of projects developed include: multifamily rental housing, single family homeownership, and special need housing. After housing projects are developed, the RVCDC becomes involved with the operational phase that includes sales and marketing, leasing, and property management. As a property manager, the RVCDC's goal is to provide all services necessary and customary to ensure the proper management, maintenance, and operation of the housing project. As a housing developer and manager, RVCDC is responsible for making decisions to enhance the performance of a project, extend the economic life of the buildings, and maximize return on asset.The Corporation also owns and operates the following:- Sunset Village - a two-building complex consisting of twelve townhome apartment units in Lisbon, North Dakota.- Valley View First Addition - an investment consisting of residential lots in Lisbon, North Dakota, which are being held for sale.- Early Head Start building - a building owned by the Corporation that is leased by SENDCAA for use as a child development center.- Head Start South building - a building owned by the Corporation that is leased by SENDCAA for use as a child development center.- Prairie Pointe- a 17 unit residential rental property in Gwinner, North Dakota.- Grace Village - a two-building complex consisting of twelve townhome apartment units in Hankinson, North Dakota. - Heritage Village Limited Partnership - a 6 unit residential housing project in Milnor, North Dakota. - Homestead Commons Limited Partnership - a 6 unit housing project in Gwinner, North Dakota. - Hearthstone Village Limited Partnership - a 8 unit housing project in Hatton, North Dakota. - Dakotah Pioneer Limited Partnership a 31-unit residential housing project, in Fargo, North Dakota that includes approximately 9,450 square feet of commercial space.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1995.

    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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