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Centennial Parkside Cdc

EIN 47-4815728 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND REVITALIZE EAST PARKSIDE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE RESIDENTS, INCREASE OPPORTUNITY, AND GROW A DIVERSE, THRIVING COMMUNITY.

Income
$930,546
Spending
$887,802
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
23
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,163, 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 32% 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

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
  1. $370,865 spent. REAL ESTATE - WORKS TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE PROPERTIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RESIDENTS. EDUCATES RESIDENTS IN REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT.
  2. $286,793 spent. THE CLEAN AND GREEN / AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL CLEAN UP TO CITY SERVICES. WE HOLD BLOCK CLEAN UPS, SWEEP SIDEWALKS, REMOVE BILL POSTING AND ATTEND TO VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE A LIVING WAGE JOB TO RESIDENTS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD NEW SKILLS.
  3. $141,028 spent. ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS - NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMMING RELATED TO HEALTH AND THE ARTS. THIS INCLUDES FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS, SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH, AND SPACES FOR YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEIR CHALLENGES AND VICTORIES THROUGH TABLE TALKS.
  4. $4,747 spent. SOLAR PROGRAM - BUILDING A GREEN ECONOMY FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT CONNECTS FAMILIES TO INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT SAVE THEM MONEY ON THEIR ENERGY BILLS WHILE CREATING JOBS FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS.
  5. SOLAR PROGRAM - BUILDING A GREEN ECONOMY FOR LOW AND 4747. 0. 7666.

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 2016.

    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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