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Midtown Neighborhood Opportunities Corporation

EIN 81-2818972 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 15% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A WHOLESOME, PEACEFUL CENTER WHERE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN CAN BE NURTURED, SUPPORTED AND BUILD COMMUNITY TOGETHER. MIDTOWN OFFERS PEOPLE ACCESS TO CONNECTIONS AND RESOURCES FOR REALIZING THEIR VALUE AND FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$610,500
Spending
$681,684
Spent on programs
14%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
22
Highest pay
$64,272, 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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    15% 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT- MIDTOWN PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IN A COMMUNITY WHERE 67% HAVE NO PARENT AT HOME AFTER SCHOOL. IN FALL 2004, 40 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, RECEIVING FREE TUTORING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND "STEAM" TUTORING IN A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE CAN LEARN, GROW AND PLAY.
  2. $28,966 spent. SUMMER ACADEMY DAY CAMP- FOR SIX WEEKS EACH SUMMER, MIDTOWN HOSTS A DAY CAMP SERVING 80 AT-RISK CHILDREN AGES 5-12. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREVENY SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND ENSURE PARTICIPANTS ARE ACADEMICALLY PREPARED WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES IN AUGUST.
  3. $69,980 spent. FAMILY PRIDE- THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CRISIS IN ST. LOUIS WHERE MORTALITY RATES--PARTICULARLY IN BLACK COMMUNITIES-- ARE COMPARABLE TO DEVELOPING NATIONS DUE TO LIMITED HEALTHCARE ACCESS, HIGH COSTS, AND SYSTEMIC BIAS. THROUGH FREE DOULA SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND PARENT PLAYGROUPS, FAMILY PRIDE EMPOWERS EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024, 98% OF BABIES BORN TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WERE BORN HEALTHY.
  4. ADULT PROGRAMMING- THE MIDTOWN MAMAS AND MEN'S CLUB COMBAT ISOLATION AMONG AT-RISK SENIORS FACING HEALTH CHALLENGES AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. IN 2024, 40 SENIORS ACCESSED FREE HEALTH AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, EXERCISE ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH SOCIALIZATION AND CONNECTION. COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAMMING- MIDTOWN OPERATES A 1/4-ACRE COMMUNITY GARDEN IN A DESIGNATED FOOD DESERT, WHERE VOLUNTEERS GROW FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH FOOD BOXES TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS, CITY GREENS MARKET, AND NO LIMIT OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY. THE GARDEN CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING DURING THE GROWING SEASON. THE GARDEN ALSO SERVES AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS, TEACHING CHILDREN TO GROW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING- BEYOND ITS DIRECT CARE PROGRAMS, MIDTOWN ADDRESSES CRITICAL NEEDS FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LUNCHES AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO MORE THAN 120 UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS HOMELESS OUTREACH INITIATIVES. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE HOLIDAY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SERVES 231 INDIVIDUALS, CONNECTING THEM WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH DIGNITY. MIDTOWN ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING A HEALTH FAIR, BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, FISH FRY, SPAGHETTI GAME NIGHT, FALL FEST, BREAKFEST WITH SANTA AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY.
  5. ADULT PROGRAMMING- THE MIDTOWN MAMAS AND MEN'S CLUB COMBAT ISOLATION AMONG AT-RISK SENIORS FACING HEALTH CHALLENGES AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. IN 2024, 40 SENIORS ACCESSED FREE HEALTH AND FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, EXERCISE ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH SOCIALIZATION AND CONNECTION. COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAMMING- MIDTOWN OPERATES A 1/4-ACRE COMMUNITY GARDEN IN A DESIGNATED FOOD DESERT, WHERE VOLUNTEERS GROW FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH FOOD BOXES TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS, CITY GREENS MARKET, AND NO LIMIT OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY. THE GARDEN CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING DURING THE GROWING SEASON. THE GARDEN ALSO SERVES AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS, TEACHING CHILDREN TO GROW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING- BEYOND ITS DIRECT CARE PROGRAMS, MIDTOWN ADDRESSES CRITICAL NEEDS FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LUNCHES AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO MORE THAN 120 UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS HOMELESS OUTREACH INITIATIVES. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE HOLIDAY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SERVES 231 INDIVIDUALS, CONNECTING THEM WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH DIGNITY. MIDTOWN ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING A HEALTH FAIR, BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, FISH FRY, SPAGHETTI GAME NIGHT, FALL FEST, BREAKFEST WITH SANTA AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY.

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 2024.

    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 September 2016.

    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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