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Morningside Lenox Park Association Inc

EIN 58-1299972 · Atlanta, GA

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What it says it does

To promote the beautification, safety, and upkeep of the neighborhood and its common property.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$240,595 spent. Morningside Security Patrol: provides security signs, license plate readers, and patrols for neighborhood residents. Established a new security patrol program for condos, townhouses, and apartments. Previously, the MLPA security patrol was restricted to detached single family residences
$62,471 spent. Community Events 4 Concerts in the Park - April 26, May 17, August 30, September 20 - 220 attendees and 3 volunteers at each concertMLPA Volunteer Appreciation Social - January 11 - 40 attendees, 3 volunteersNew Parents Brunch - April 13 - 20 attendees and 2 volunteersNew Neighbors Social - August 14 - 45 new residents and 9 MLPA board members, 2 volunteersMonster Dash 5k Run - October 26 - 530 participants, 22 volunteersAnnual Party - November 15 - 200 attendees, 10 volunteers
$24,180 spent. Communications: Promote the organization by donating to schools and other organizations that support the neighborhood residents and by disseminating information about MLPA and the neighborhood via website, newsletters, postcards, new resident welcome packets. Also in 2024, modernized logo to better promote MLPA presence and activities
$34,332 spent. Beautify and enhance neighborhood parks, walkways and gathering areas. Optimize commercial development impacting neighborhood residents. Improve traffic flow and increase safety for pedestrian crosswalks.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 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 November 6, 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 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 January 1977.
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 November 4, 2026.

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