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Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc

Downtown frederick partnership works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality, livability and diversity of downtown frederick, a national main street community.

Community Development Frederick, MD EIN: 521682341 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc

On any given visit to Downtown Frederick, you can enjoy live entertainment, fine art, shopping and dining. We’ve also got a calendar chockfull of events.

Founded
Headquarters
Frederick, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

Downtown frederick partnership works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality, livability and diversity of downtown frederick, a national main street community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (87%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frederick, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 521682341. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521682341. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc is located in Frederick, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

On any given visit to Downtown Frederick, you can enjoy live entertainment, fine art, shopping and dining. We’ve also got a calendar chockfull of events. Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521682341, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KA
Kara N•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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8 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Downtown Frederick Partnership Launches “Carroll Creek Refresh” Initiative, Invites Community Input - The City of Freder
May 2026
www.cityoffrederickmd.gov
Proposed Filming Project: "Boomtown - The Story of Downtown Frederick, Part 2" - The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Jan 2026
www.cityoffrederickmd.gov
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Downtown Frederick Partnership Showcases Growth and Announces Future Plans - PR Newswire
Mar 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Public-Private Partnership to Develop Food Hall in Downtown Frederick, Maryland - REBusinessOnline
Mar 2025
rebusinessonline.com
Speakeasy, Event Venue, and Rooftop Bar Coming Soon to Frederick - The MoCo Show -
Feb 2025
mocoshow.com
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Deaf team creates bike rack in sign language in Frederick - The Daily Moth
Nov 2019
www.dailymoth.com
Rich in history, now also rich in hipness: Frederick, Md., savors a new vibe - The Washington Post
Oct 2019
www.washingtonpost.com
Downtown Frederick meets Bedford Falls with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ event - WTOP
Nov 2017
wtop.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 83 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 83 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc

What is Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc?
Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Frederick, United States. On any given visit to Downtown Frederick, you can enjoy live entertainment, fine art, shopping and dining. We’ve also got a calendar chockfull of events.
When was Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc founded?
Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc?
Kara Norman serves as Executive Director.
Where is Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc located?
Headquartered in Frederick, MD, United States.
What is Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc trustworthy?
Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521682341.
What is Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc's website?
http://www.downtownfrederick.org