Orange County Association of Towns Villages & Cities Inc
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS WHO ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND CITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY NEW YORK TO BETTER PREPARE THEM TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE MUNICIPALITIES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL HOST MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS COMMON ISSUES THAT ARISE THROUGH PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES AS ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DELIVERING SERVICES TO RESIDENTS. THESE MEETINGS WILL INCLUDE GUEST SPEAKERS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ON A RANGE OF SUBJECTS FROM SKILLS TRAINING, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND COST SAVING METHODS. ON A LIMITED BASIS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL FROM TIME TO TIME, THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE, BRING ISSUES COMMON TO THE TOWNS, VILLAGES AND CITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY TO THE ATTENTION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, SUPPORT ANY POLITICAL CANDIDATES.
- Income
- $72,649
- Spending
- $82,662
- Highest pay
- $500, secretary
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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. 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)
- THE ORGANIZATION WILL DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CONFERENCES TO ASSIST AND INFORM ITS MEMBERS IN CARRYING OUT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CONFERENCES WILL FEATURE SPEAKERS OR PRESENTATIONS AT DINNER MEETINGS AT VARIOUS RESTAURANTS OR OTHER VENUES AROUND ORANGE COUNTY ON A MONTHLY BASIS. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS FOR THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE RECYCLING, ENERGY CONSERVATION, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM A GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE ENTITY, AT NO CHARGE, WOULD SPEAK TO THE ORGANIZATION ABOUT AN ISSUE, A NEW PROGRAM, OR OPPORTUNITY FOR ORANGE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES. THE ORGANIZATION MEMBERS WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY ONLY THE COST OF A MEAL WHEN ATTENDING THESE PROGRAMS. THROUGH MONTHLY MEETINGS AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRIPS TO MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS OF THE STATE-WIDE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND CITIES, THE ORGANIZATION WILL STUDY AND DISCUSS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE A BENEFICIAL EFFECT ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBER TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND CITIES. THESE MONTHLY MEETINGS AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO SERVE AS VEHICLES FOR ENCOURAGING AND STIMULATING COOPERATION AMONG THE MEMBER TOWNS, VILLAGES, AND CITIES FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT. THROUGH EMAIL EXCHANGES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SUCH AS PRESENTATIONS AT MEETINGS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALERT AND INFORM MEMBERS OF PENDING LEGISLATION, NEW PROGRAMS, OR OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR MUNICIPALITY EITHER FINANCIALLY OR THROUGH REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO COMMUNICATE WITH POLICYMAKERS REGARDING ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS AND THE MUNICIPALITIES THEY REPRESENT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 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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