North Avenue and Hilton St Business & Community Task Force
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Serve as a conduit for individual growth and community sustainability by addressing complex social, political, economic, and environmental challenges within our West Baltimore boundaries and ecosystem. A focused and collaborative approach that positively impacts development of safe and affordable housing, thriving businesses, crime deterrence, healthy green environments, and partnerships that promote population retention and yield tangible quality of life outcomes.
- Income
- $736
- Spending
- $66,424
- Reserves
- 1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8925% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $4,976 spent. Safety Grant program service included Environmental Goals that aligned the organization to join a collective of 12 community associations and 8 technical associations to advance green capacity building in underserved locations and apply for an EPA grant. To support this effort, expertise was provided through a dedicated team member who helped finalize the overall grant budget. In the first year of the community garden initiative, enough fresh vegetables were harvested to supplement holiday meals for 20 people, marking a significant success in local food sustainability. Additionally, the Taskforce President received national recognition by being selected to present at the American Public Health Association Conference, highlighting the success of community-led initiatives. Our Public Safety Initiatives included the completion of a two-month Crime Prevention program Through Environmental Design (CPTED), which informed local government agencies such as the Department of Public Works and the Department of Transportation about their impact on underserved communities and crime reduction. Neighborhood engagement was also a central focus, with weekly walks conducted to build trust and visibility, three resource fairs organized to connect residents with services, and a remarkable achievement of zero violent crimes in the community during the first year. These efforts positively impacted safety for 30 businesses, 1,200 neighbors, and three schools.
- $9,566 spent. Neighborhood Policing Program (NPP)Pivot Grant Activities included 125 initial surveys were completed in collaboration with the University of Baltimore to assess community perceptions of police interaction, trust, services, and self-responsibility. The first annual Community Safety Net Program engaged more than 30 city agencies and provided safety information and support across multiple areas, including health, financial literacy, biking, physical well-being, and emotional safety. The program also distributed 30 bikes and helmets to youth and served 86 community members, strengthening the safety net for vulnerable populations. Our Street Resource Fair was organized along a volatile corridor affected by vagrancy, drug use, and sales, serving 116 people in need. The outcomes of this initiative were significant, securing 10 job placements for community members and increasing positive interactions between residents and police, thereby fostering trust and stability in the area.
- Youth & Media Engagement through a partnership with WOLB Radio, our 12-summer youth works students co-hosted the radio show Meet the People. The program addressed critical issues such as youth violence involving guns, the importance of voting, education reform, and mental health. With a listening audience of 11,000 people, the show had a strong impact, and the students were invited back for another broadcast, underscoring the effectiveness of youth-led media engagement in raising awareness and driving dialogue on pressing community challenges.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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? 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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2002.
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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