The Palisades Citizens Association Incorporated
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What it says it does
THE PALISADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INITIATES IMPORTANT PROJECTS AND ADDRESSES ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE PALISADES COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE ASSOCIATION MAY TAKE ACTION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL MEASURES AND POLICIES IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. THE ASSOCIATION IS NON-PARTISAN AND NON-SECRETARIAN.
- Income
- $276,114
- Spending
- $299,308
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 160
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 (5)
- $61,766 spent. CIVIC ACTIVITY - THE PALISADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INITIATES IMPORTANT PROJECTS AND ADDRESSES ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE PALISADES COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A 4TH OF JULY PARADE, FARMERS MARKETS AND FAMILY NIGHT AT THE LOCAL FIRE STATION. THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS MONTHLY MEETINGS BETWEEN OCTOBER AND JUNE.
- $5,802 spent. NEWSLETTER - THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.
- $74,197 spent. THE PALISADES MAIN STREET - THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVED FUNDS FROM DC FOR RESTRICTED USE AND IS PREDICATED ON THE ASSOCIATION'S COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN ITS CORE OPERATIONS,PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
- $47,055 spent. OTHER SERVICES - TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THEIR SERVICES, THE ASSOCIATION INCURS EXPENSES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND FOOD SERVICES FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S EVENTS
- OTHER SERVICES - TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THEIR SERVICES, THE ASSOCIATION INCURS EXPENSES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND FOOD SERVICES FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S EVENTS
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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