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Business improvement recruitment incentives historic preservation in the context of economic development benefits businesses in the community and encourages new businesses economic development to benefit the entire community school and businesses this will help encourage new businesses and new residents to locate here holiday on main townwide celebration to promote community involvement and togetherness
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Promote historic preservation in the downtown area
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral City Mainstreet is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Central City, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1859 and has been operating for 167 years. Its EIN is 421510368. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $30K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Central City Mainstreet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 78 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Central City Mainstreet is located in Central City, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1859 and has been active for 167 years.
Based on official tax filings, Central City Mainstreet has $30K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Central City Mainstreet is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $30K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Central City Mainstreet. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Central City Mainstreet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Business improvement recruitment incentives historic preservation in the context of economic development benefits businesses in the community and encourages new businesses economic development to benefit the entire community school and businesses this will help encourage new businesses and new residents to locate here holiday on main townwide celebration to promote community involvement and togetherness Central City Mainstreet is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1859.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Central City Mainstreet's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $30K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Central City Mainstreet are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central City Mainstreet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421510368, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CENTRAL CITY MAINSTREET is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Central City Mainstreet
- What is Central City Mainstreet?
- Central City Mainstreet is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Central City, United States. Business improvement recruitment incentives historic preservation in the context of economic development benefits businesses in the community and encourages new businesses economic development to benefit the entire community school and businesses this will help encourage new businesses and new residents to locate here holiday on main townwide celebration to promote community involvement and togetherness
- When was Central City Mainstreet founded?
- Central City Mainstreet was founded in 1859.
- Who leads Central City Mainstreet?
- Jason Levenhagen serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Central City Mainstreet located?
- Headquartered in Central City, United States.
- What is Central City Mainstreet's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Central City Mainstreet trustworthy?
- Central City Mainstreet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Central City Mainstreet's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421510368.
- What is Central City Mainstreet's website?
- http://www.centralcitygo.org