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College Park City-University Partnership Inc

EIN 52-2063054 · College Park, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COLLEGE PARK CITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP RECOGNIZES THAT THE SUCCESS OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ARE LINKED TOGETHER. IT WORKS IN DYNAMIC COLLABORATION TO CREATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY FACILITATE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS THAT ACHIEVE SHARED COMMUNITY PURPOSES. THE PARTNERSHIP ADVANCES INITIATIVES AND POLICIES TO MAKE COLLEGE PARK A MORE THRIVING, EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$946,225
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$190,940, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $490,753 spent. WITH OUR PARTNERS, THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AS WELL AS PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AND THE MANY STAKEHOLDERS OF RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, LANDOWNERS, AND MORE, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO MAKE GREAT PROGRESS IN RECENT YEARS TOTRANSFORM COLLEGE PARK AS OUTLINED IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY VISION 2030. THIS YEAR THE PARTNERSHIP'S FOUR STRATEGIC AREAS INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, PRE-K-12 EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. THESE EACH ARE REQUIRED TO RUN EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH. THESE COMMITTEES SUPPORT INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE PARTNERSHIP'S HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM, THE PRESERVATION OF RETAIL STORES AND RESTAURANTS, RIVERWALKS, NEW MURALS, AND CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 1998.

    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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