Division-Midway Alliance for Community Improvement
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CREATING SOCIAL RESILIENCY AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
- Income
- $895,312
- Spending
- $407,509
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 37.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $103,756, executive dir.
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 37.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 95% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
- $285,795 spent. Community Resiliency and Placemaking 1.a. Homeownership Workshop A Local Reality group led an informative session for first-time home buyers. Six community members attended and gained valuable insights into the home-buying process. Topics covered included types of mortgage loans and the documentation required, budgeting and the pre-approval process, and the steps from making an offer to closing. The session provided attendees with a clear and practical understanding of what to expect when purchasing a home. 1.b. Mill Park Community Outreach The opening of the Mill Park Community Garden marked an exciting new chapter for community engagement and green space in East Portland. Located at 1949 SE 122nd Avenue, the garden was created to serve as a welcoming place where neighbors can grow food, build relationships, and connect with nature. We were proud to welcome 34 gardeners as the first members of this vibrant space. During the celebration, guests explored the garden plots, met fellow community members, and learned how to get involved in this shared effort to cultivate a healthier, more connected community. This project was made possible through a close collaboration with Portland Parks & Recreation. From planning and design to outreach and implementation, we worked side-by-side to ensure the garden reflects the needs and values of the surrounding community. 1.c. Division Midway Alliance Craft Session DMA launched its first craft session series. Over the course of five sessions, participants explored the art of creating wildflower paper. From cutting delicate petals to assembling beautifully crafted blooms, each session offered a hands-on, creative experience. The atmosphere was filled with energy and inspiration, and the unique flowers made by participants showcased their growing skills and artistic expression. 1.d. Trimet Focus Group DMA facilitated nine TriMet Safety Focus Groups, each with 810 participants and conducted in four languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Persian/Farsi. These sessions engaged a diverse group of community members including transit-dependent riders, occasional riders, and non-riders to gather insights on perceptions of safety, security, and cleanliness on TriMets public transportation. Participants shared their experiences, voiced their concerns, and offered thoughtful suggestions for service improvements. This initiative fostered meaningful community dialogue on key transit issues. We extend our appreciation to TriMet for their support, and to our facilitators for ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment throughout the sessions.
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
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 October 13, 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 June 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 December 2013.
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 October 21, 2026.
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