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Freeport Community Development Inc

EIN 82-1238754 · Freeport, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, (SEE SCHEDULE O, PAGE 23 FOR CONTINUATION) FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR, DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVILEDGED, AND PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE TO LESSEN COMMUNITY TENSION, ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION AND COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION. THEREFORE, THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE, ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT BASIS, DECENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SENIORS.

Income
$101,250
Spending
$120,329
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
33.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$3,000, president/director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.3 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

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 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 (1)
  1. $120,329 spent. THE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WAS SUCCESSFUL IN PREVIOUSLY CLOSING ON AN IDENTIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND RECEIVED ITS AGREED UPON ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOW IN THE INITIAL PHASE OF IDENTIFYING ITS NEXT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, 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 October 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 July 2018.

    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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