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39 North Downtown

EIN 47-2397251 · Sparks, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONNECT BUSINESSES THROUGH COMMON GROUND, THEREBY STRENGHTENING THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC GROWTH THAT WILL RESULT IN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY FOR YEARS TO COME.

Income
$19,104
Spending
$10,522
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

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

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

Governance

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $53,758 spent. HOSTED ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FAMILY EVENT "39 NORTH POLE"
  2. $9,131 spent. SPONSOR "KICK FOR A CAUSE" CANCER FUND RAISER AND HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE IN ADDITION, BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE EVENTS TO FURTHER THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY AS WELL AS CONNECTING THOSE NEEDS WITH THE ENTITIES PROVIDING LOCAL ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS AREAS.
  3. $22,775 spent. HOSTED COMMUNITY FOLK FEST FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURING MUSIC, FOOD, PERFORMANCES, ARTS AND CRAFTS.
  4. EXPENSES PAID FOR GENERAL AND ADMIN EXPENSES (TAXES & LICENSES, QUICK BOOKS MONTHLY FEES,OFFICE EXPENSES) COMMUNITY EVENT EXPENSES, OTHER EXPENSES PROMOTING AND FURTHERING THE ENTITY'S MISSION.
  5. EXPENSES PAID FOR GENERAL AND ADMIN EXPENSES (TAXES & LICENSES, QUICK BOOKS MONTHLY FEES,OFFICE EXPENSES) COMMUNITY EVENT EXPENSES, OTHER EXPENSES PROMOTING AND FURTHERING THE ENTITY'S MISSION.

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 January 2015.

    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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