Hinge Neighbors Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We use a place led approach to create a profitable neighborhood development and housing master plan. We are committed to following a community-driven process to connect two distinct neighborhoods. This approach will leverage the assets of each to build one growing community. The power of placemaking is demonstrated by forging community partnerships and collaborations countering community skepticism, ensuring neighborhood maintenance and sustainability. We organize, empower and involve residents and community partners currently separated by the Inner Loop to create a cohesive neighborhood using an engaged, transparent and inclusive planning process for executing the Inner Loop North plan. Our values of community, communication, creation, compassion & equity will guide this work. The result will be an interconnected community of residents and business owners working together to create and sustain a thriving neighborhood.
- Income
- $9,339
- Spending
- $11,843
- Reserves
- 41 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $634 spent. Community Development: We presented to the city the possibilities of 46 Weld Street and they allowed us to have control on the lot for 2 years while we develop plans for building 4 units and finding a way to purchase the next door lot. We have met with funders, banks and foundations to help us with this process and intend on culminating our plans in 2025/2026.
- $248 spent. ILN which is the Inner Loop North project ensuring that neighbors on both side of the inner loop north have their voice heard in the discussions of street design and land use.
- $6,905 spent. Marketview Mews: Placemaking initiatives serve as catalysts for community building and neighborhood connectivity. By aligning with the Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan, particularly focusing on pedestrian-friendly designs, creating aesthetically pleasing spaces, and bolstering multi-modal travel, we intend to create vibrant, inclusive environments that celebrate local assets and strengthen neighborhood ties. While we are waiting for the Inner Loop North Project to unfold over the next 2 years, it is essential to keep our neighbors involved and aware of the project. The Marketview Mews Project is designed to do just that while activating Bohrer Alley which presently is unsafe, harbors people who are engaged in illegal activities, encourages speeding traffic, and unhealthy dumping. We will create awareness and clean up the alley influencing the City, owners and landlords, especially Pathstone and Rochester Health Authority to do their duty for the residents whose properties border on the alley. We have been able to get the City of Rochester and Pathstone to trim the vegetation that was blocking light. Constant communication with the City of Rochester has decreased dumping and time to clean up any dumping. We have installed some test solar lighting to see which is most effective so that we can install and purchase lights that work and do not contribute to anyone's cost of electricity. We will continue to encourage and educate residents on advocating for themselves and have provided 2 murals using local artists and have plans for several more as funds are freed for this effort. We will continue to include residents in visioning the future for placemaking and building community while we explore housing initiatives while discouraging displacement. The alley activation has a budget of $103,400. We have secured a promise of $50,000 from ESL Foundation once we match this amount with other grants. We have secured $25,000 from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, $10,000 from donations and now have secured a promise of $100,000 from LISCNY which will secure the rest of the matching for this programming while allowing us to build capacity to implement the project and plan for thehousing initiative.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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