The Non-Profit Community Development Corporation of Wsh Dc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
NPCDC'S MISSION IS TO INITATE, SPONSOR AND OPERATE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT CREATE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND UPWARD MOBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, DC.
- Income
- $152,675
- Spending
- $10,271
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (2)
- $5,000 spent. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIPS, NPCDC MANAGES AND OVERSEES THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF 4 MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED IN WARD 8 AND ONE MIXED USE PROPERTY LOCATED IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. AS A RESULT OF NPCDC'S ACTIVE INVOLVMENT WITH THE PROPERTIES SIGNIFICANT DECREASES IN CRIME HAVE BEEN REALIZED IN THESE IMMEDIATE COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE APPLE TREE INSTITUTE, A CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDING LITERACY AND MATH EDUCATION TO THREE AND FOUR-YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD. ADDITIONALLY, NPCDC REGULARLY LINKS RESIDENTS TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS SO THAT STABLE, SAFE LIVING CONDITIONS COULD BE MAINTAINED FOR THOSE FACING ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS.
- SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS: NPCDC HAS EXPANDED ITS RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTERS AT DOUGLAS KNOLL APARTMENTS AND LANGSTON LANE APARTMENTS, A SECTION 8 COMMUNITY. TO ADDRESS OUR YOUTH, POVERTY, AND INTERGENERATIONAL EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA, OUR RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING RESIDENTS IMPROVE THEIR LIFE SKILLS AND FIND RESOURCES TO INCREASE THEIR OVERALL SENSE OF SECURITY. NPCDC ENSURES THAT A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER IS ONSITE AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.NPCDC SECURES GRANTS AND DONATIONS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES FROM DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION TO SUMMER EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS FOR OUR YOUNG RESIDENTS. WE CURRENTLY HOST AND SUPPORT A YOUTH CYCLING PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE FROM OUR COMMUNITIES IN CYCLING TRIPS THROUGHOUT THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL AND SAFETY COMPONENTS. THE RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM ALSO ROUTINELY SECURES LOW COST OR FREE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR DONATIONS TO RESIDENTS. NPCDC'S RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM HAS ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 30 LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES.
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
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 December 2024.
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 September 1995.
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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