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Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets

EIN 45-0523612 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HISTORIC DUPONT CIRCLE MAIN STREET INC., IS TO PROMOTE, COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITIES OF THE DUPONT CIRCLE AND WOODLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOODS OF WASHINGTON, DC, AND TO MAKE IT AN EXEMPLARY PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.

Income
$802,437
Spending
$737,656
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
2

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $638,808 spent. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, HISTORIC DUPONT CIRCLE MAIN STREET INC. (ORGANIZATION), FOSTERED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZED COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE DUPONT CIRCLE AND WOODLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOODS OF WASHINGTON, DC. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED KEEP THE DUPONT CIRCLE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN THROUGH THE CLEAN TEAM. THE TEAM TEACHES ITS MEMBERS DISCIPLINE, HARD WORK AND COMRADESHIP. THE TEAM PLANTS AND MAINTAINS LANDSCAPED AREAS SUCH AS ROAD MEDIANS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN SIGNS, AWNINGS AND SIMILAR IMPROVEMENTS. IT REGULARLY REVIEWED LISTS OF VACANCIES AND CONTACTED IDEAL TENANTS IN THE AREAS OF RETAIL, RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES. IT HELPED BUSINESSES WITH MARKETING AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. IT ALSO HELD SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES AND GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND SIMILAR MISSION ORGANIZATIONS. PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE SUPPLEMENTED BY DONATED FACILITY SPACE VALUED AT 4,200. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, HISTORIC DUPONT CIRCLE MAIN STREET INC. (ORGANIZATION), FOSTERED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZED COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE DUPONT CIRCLE AND WOODLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOODS OF WASHINGTON, DC. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED KEEP THE DUPONT CIRCLE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN THROUGH THE CLEAN TEAM. THE TEAM TEACHES ITS MEMBERS DISCIPLINE, HARD WORK AND COMRADESHIP. THE TEAM PLANTS AND MAINTAINS LANDSCAPED AREAS SUCH AS ROAD MEDIANS. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN SIGNS, AWNINGS AND SIMILAR IMPROVEMENTS. IT REGULARLY REVIEWED LISTS OF VACANCIES AND CONTACTED IDEAL TENANTS IN THE AREAS OF RETAIL, RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES. IT HELPED BUSINESSES WITH MARKETING AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. IT ALSO HELD SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES AND GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND SIMILAR MISSION ORGANIZATIONS. PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE SUPPLEMENTED BY DONATED FACILITY SPACE VALUED AT 4,200.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 January 2005.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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