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Virginia-Highland Residents Coalition Inc

EIN 58-2019516 · Atlanta, GA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the Organization is the promotion and futherance of the common good, general welfare, and interests of residents of Virginia-Highland.

Income
$351,599
Spending
$446,002
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$850

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (9)
  1. $303,977 spent. VaHi Summerfest: Celebrate the beginning of summer with diverse arts, great food, live music, and much more.
  2. $94,934 spent. Grants: Provide grants and financial support to local public schools, and the neighborhood safety patrol, and nearby safety partners, including the local fire station and police precinct.
  3. $14,781 spent. Communications: Provide newsletters, website, etc. to keep residents informed of issues directly involving the Virginia Highland neighborhood
  4. $9,760 spent. Park Maintenance: maintain and beautify four total parks in the neighborhood.
  5. $2,000 spent. Planning: Work to guide residential and commercial planning efforts to align with the Virginia Highland Master Plan and community priorities.
  6. $1,327 spent. Virginia Highland Tour of Homes: Acquaint area residents and the general public with the areas history and development by showcasing approximately ten homes and local restaurants each year.
  7. Safe Streets: Work to improve street safety and mobility within the neighborhood, and educate residents on the City of Atlantas highest-impact transportation initiatives.
  8. Community Events: Plan and execute neighborhood events that strengthen community engagement, foster neighborhood pride, celebrate the unique character and charm of the area, and generate financial support for mission-driven programs and initiatives.
  9. History and Preservation: Preserve and celebrate Virginia Highlands unique story as a National Historic Register neighborhood. Past successes include Fire Station 19 renovation, Tour of Homes historic write-ups, and installation of historic markers.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? 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 September 7, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1993.

    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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