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Low Impact Development Center Inc

EIN 52-2138076 · Beltsville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING COMMUNITIES ADOPT INNOVATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SUSTAINBLE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$261,151, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THIS INCLUDED SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR POLICY, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS. THIS INCLUDES PLANNING, DESIGN, AND PERMITTING SUPPORT FOR A GREEN AND COMPLETE STREET PROJECT IN MOUNT RAINIER, MARYLAND, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHEVERLY AND HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND, TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES, PREPARATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND INTREPRETIVE SIGNAGE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS.
  2. $216,079 spent. THIS CONTRACT WAS TO PROVIDE STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SERVING AS A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE STORMWATER MANITENANCE PROGRAM; ACTING AS A LIAISON TO COUNTY AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES; PROVIDING TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT FOR THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LARGE, COMPLEX STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT; PREPARING AND MONITORING PROGRAM AND PROJECT BUDGETS; AND CONTRIBUTING TO LONG-TERM CAMPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING.
  3. $152,505 spent. THE LID CENTER IS UNDER A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT TO ASSIST PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD, MEET ITS STORMWATER PERMIT, CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED, AND RELATED STORMWATER AND COMMUNITY GOALS AND RESQUIREMENTS. THE FIVE PROJECT AREAS ARE: 1) MUNICIPAL NPDES PHASE II SUPPORT; 2) MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY NPDES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, SWPPP AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SUPPORT; GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTOR TRAINING; TECHNICAL PLANNING, DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND OUTREACH SUPPORT; AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STORMWATER AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH DAM SAFETY, FLOOD ATTENUATION, WATER QUANTITY CONTROL, AND COMMUNITY LIVABILITY.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THIS INCLUDED SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR POLICY, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS. THIS INCLUDES PLANNING, DESIGN, AND PERMITTING SUPPORT FOR A GREEN AND COMPLETE STREET PROJECT IN MOUNT RAINIER, MARYLAND, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHEVERLY AND HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND, TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES, PREPARATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND INTREPRETIVE SIGNAGE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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