Midtown Partners Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MIDTOWN PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO BUILD A VIBRANT, HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IN WHICH TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE FAMILIES BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF MIDTOWN RESIDENTS BY BUILDING RESIDENT CAPACITY, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
- Income
- $8.1 million
- Spending
- $7.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 79%
- Employees
- 141
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $165,236, 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 32% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $6.5 million spent. EDUCATION:LITTLE SAMARITAN MONTESSORI CENTER (ESTABLISHED IN 2003):THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PROVIDES AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 0-5 BASED UPON THE MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES FOUNDED BY MARIA MONTESSORI. THE CENTER CONSISTS OF SIX CLASSROOMS, WHICH INCLUDES TWO BABY ROOMS, TWO ONE-YEAR OLD ROOMS, ONE 2-YEAR-OLD ROOM AND A 3-5 YEAR OLD ROOM FOR A COMBINED FULL DAY ENROLLMENT OF 60. WHILE ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN FOR ALL FAMILIES, PREFERENCE IS GIVEN FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY WITH SCHOLARSHIPS BEING AVAILABLE FOR THOSE FAMILIES WHO MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING AN ECONOMIC BARRIER.THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION OF MID-JACKSON (ESTABLISHED IN 2011):THE COMMISSION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS THE HOST FOR ALL INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY MIDTOWN PARTNERS AND RELATED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THE MISSION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION IS TO HELP ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD WHO ENTERS KINDERGARTEN IS PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY, AND ACADEMICALLY READY TO LEARN.PROGRAMS INCLUDED: - EXCEL BY 5 CERTIFICATION - PARENTING 411 - EARLY LINKS TO INNOVATION - EARLY CARE CULTIVATION - FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERMAVS CONNECT (AN EXPLORATORY LEARNING AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE RE-ESTABLISHED IN 2009):PROJECT INNOVATION IS A CHILD-CENTERED AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE BASED ON INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 4TH-8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS WHO ATTEND MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS FOUNDED UPON THE COMPONENTS INVOLVING STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES RELATING TO AVIATION, COMMUNITY GARDENING, ARTS, AND TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (ESTABLISHED IN 2014):MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IS A CHARTER SCHOOL ESTABLISHED IN MIDTOWN JACKSON DESIGNED TO SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES PREK-4 1ST AND 4TH 8TH GRADES. MIDTOWN PUBLIC IS BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT EXCELLENT TEACHING, GROUNDED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, SELF-EFFICACY, AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, CAN FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, MIDTOWN PUBLIC HAD A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 440 STUDENTS.MID-JACKSON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (RE-ESTABLISHED IN 2023):LOCATED AT 301 ADELLE STREET AND OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICES, THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS LOCATED WITHIN HINDS COUNTY. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES RESOURCES RELATED TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS THAT CHILDCARE WORKERS CAN USE TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCES OF THOSE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THEIR CENTERS. MATERIALS INCLUDE COPYING SERVICES, DYE CUTS, LAMINATING MACHINE, AN OVERHEAD PROJECTOR FOR PROJECT LAYOUTS AND DEVELOPED THEMATIC UNITS.
- $547,078 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT:MIDTOWN COMMUNITY KITCHEN (ESTABLISHED IN 2000):THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROVIDES FREE, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN THE MIDTOWN AREA. DURING THE 2024/2025 PERIOD, THE KITCHEN PROVIDED OVER 25,000 MEALS. PREPARED BREAKFAST/LUNCH MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO: - HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND DISABLED LIVING IN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY (MEALS WITH WHEELS - CURRENTLY 15 ON ROUTE) - LITTLE SAMARITAN MONTESSORI CENTERSENIOR CASE MANAGEMENT (RE-ESTABLISHED IN 2008):CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOCIAL SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. THE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH DELIVERY OF A NOON MEAL AND CONTINUES WITH ROUTINE HOME VISITS FROM COMMUNITY OUTREACH STAFF. THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH DETERMINES ELIGIBILITY BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT. REFERRALS ARE MADE TO PARTNERING NON-PROFITS TO SECURE ASSISTANCE FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WITH REGARDS TO FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICINE, TRANSPORTATION, ETC. DURING 2024/2025, APPROXIMATELY 20 SENIORS/DISABLED WERE SERVED.
- $344,286 spent. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING:IN 2024/2025, MIDTOWN PARTNERS CONTINUED TO WORK ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIDTOWN MASTER PLAN DEVELOPED IN 2010 AND UPDATING PROGRESS MAPS.AFFORDABLE HOUSING:MIDTOWN PARTNERS WORKS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE QUALITY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AND HOMES FOR SALE IN THE MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. DURING 2024/2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO 6 HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PARTNER TO SECURE A LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT AWARD FROM MISSISSIPPI HOME CORP. THAT BROUGHT 27 ADDITIONAL UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MIDTOWN. RESIDENTS STARTED MOVING IN DURING DECEMBER 2024 AND CONTINUED THROUGH MARCH 2025. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REPLACED BLIGHTED PROPERTIES THAT WERE DEMOLISHED IN 2021/2022.CREATIVE ECONOMY STRATEGY (ESTABLISHED IN 2013):MIDTOWN'S CREATIVE ECONOMY STRATEGY IS BUILT ON THE RESEARCH COMPLETED IN 2011 BY MISSISSIPPI ECONOMIC COUNCIL, MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND MISSISSIPPI ARTS COMMISSION: BLUEPRINT MISSISSIPPI AND MISSISSIPPI'S CREATIVE ECONOMY. MIDTOWN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ELSEWORKS DEPARTMENT OF MILLSAPS COLLEGE, WAS SELECTED AS THE FIRST OF THREE PILOT SITES TO TEST THE GROWTH OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY WHEN NURTURING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND STUDIO SITES SUPPORTING THE SYNERGY OF THE EXISTING ARTS DISTRICT. DURING 2024/2025, MIDTOWN PARTNERS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ENTREPRENEURS: - SERVED SIX TENANTS AT "THE HATCH" (100% OF FINISHED SPACE OCCUPIED) - SERVED ONE TENANT AT "WIGHTMAN" (50% OF WAREHOUSE SPACE OCCUPIED)
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
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 June 2025.
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 October 1997.
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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