Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc
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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.
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Mission
Downtown frederick partnership works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality, livability and diversity of downtown frederick, a national main street community.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyDowntown 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Downtown Frederick Partnership Launches “Carroll Creek Refresh” Initiative, Invites Community Input - The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Proposed Filming Project: "Boomtown - The Story of Downtown Frederick, Part 2" - The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Downtown Frederick Partnership Showcases Growth and Announces Future Plans - PR Newswire
Public-Private Partnership to Develop Food Hall in Downtown Frederick, Maryland - REBusinessOnline
Speakeasy, Event Venue, and Rooftop Bar Coming Soon to Frederick - The MoCo Show -
Deaf team creates bike rack in sign language in Frederick - The Daily Moth
Rich in history, now also rich in hipness: Frederick, Md., savors a new vibe - The Washington Post
Downtown Frederick meets Bedford Falls with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ event - WTOP
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 83 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo 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