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Park City Initiative Corporation

EIN 90-0074489 · Bridgeport, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP TRANSFORM BRIDGEPORT AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES BY DECREASING FOOD INSECURITY, AIDING FAMILIES IN CRISIS, AND BREAKING GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF POVERTY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
318
Highest pay
$15,261, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    0 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, 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)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE BISHOP JEAN WILLIAMS COMMUNITY MARKET IS A STAR PROGRAM OF PARKCITY INITIATIVE CORP. IT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CRITICAL FOOD ANDRESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY AND FOOD INSECURE. THISINCLUDES CARE BOXES DELIVERED TO SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. OURCOMMUNITY MARKET AIMS TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED SHOPPING EXPERIENCESOFFERING A VARIETY OF FRESH PRODUCE AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO OURNEIGHBORS IN NEED. OUR COMMUNITY MARKET PROVIDES A ONE-STOP EXPERIENCETHAT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF OTHER RESOURCES AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDEESSENTIAL, EMPOWERING PROGRAMS THAT ARE VITAL AND LEAD TOWARD THESUCCESS OF OUR FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND OUR MARKET IS A STEP TOWARDS ENSURING THAT OUR COMMUNITY THRIVES WITH HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND DIGNITY.
  2. $1,000 spent. THE RESOURCE ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AS WELL AS COLLABORATE WITH OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES, REFERRING FAMILIES TO OBTAIN OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP THEM BECOME INDEPENDENTLY SECURE.
  3. $22,418 spent. OUR MOBILE OUTREACH, PARK CITY KIDZ, PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH THEATER ARTS, STEM, SOCIAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND A FUN-FILLED WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SPORTS CAMP EXPERIENCE. THE MOBILE OPERATION HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 2003. THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINS YOUTH, WITH EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL SKILLS AND LIFE SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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