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In the City for Good

EIN 75-2959148 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROVIDING HUNGER RELIEF, DRUG REHABILITATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR FOLKS LIVING IN THE FAIR PARK COMMUNITY

Income
$316,769
Spending
$378,197
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
4
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$52,000, president/ceo/director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
  1. $292,983 spent. FOUNDED IN 1998, IN THE CITY FOR GOOD IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON HELPING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CHANGE OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE BETTER. WE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND LEVERAGE THE TALENTS OF A VARIETY OF GROUPS IN SOUTH DALLAS, TEXAS, TO FEED THE HUNGRY, FIGHT DRUG ADDICTION AND SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS.THE STRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF IN THE CITY FOR GOOD IS DIFFERENT FROM MOST CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. WE ARE A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTNER WITH THE LEADERS OF GROWING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH DALLAS. OUR EXPERIENCED BUSINESS LEADERS WALK BEHIND AND ALONGSIDE THE NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS OF THE INNER CITY WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO ADDRESSING SOME OF SOCIETY'S MOST DEVASTATING PROBLEMS. OUR GOAL IS NOT TO RECREATE THE GOOD WORKS OUR PARTNERS ARE DOING, BUT TO ENHANCE THEIR EFFORTS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO GRASSROOTS NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS. WE DO THIS BY SERVING ON THE BOARDS OF OUR PARTNERS, PREPARING FINANCIAL REPORTS AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, VOLUNTEERS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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