Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc
Empower dudley residents to organize, plan for, create and control a vibrant, diverse and high quality neighborhood in collaboration with community partners.
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Mission
Empower dudley residents to organize, plan for, create and control a vibrant, diverse and high quality neighborhood in collaboration with community partners.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc with 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Roxbury, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 042859066. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042859066. 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.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative 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 82% 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.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc is located in Roxbury, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative 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, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative 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 82% 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.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042859066, 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
6 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.
DUDLEY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE 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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9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Dudley Street activists hope to re-purpose city lot as arts haven - Dorchester Reporter
Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects - The Conversation
Black Organizers in Boston’s Roxbury Neighborhood Provide a Path Forward - Nonprofit Quarterly
Activists Say A New Name Means A New Dudley Square, Others Are Not So Sure - WGBH
Housing as History: the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Orchard Gardens - Joint Center for Housing Studies
Tufts University Announces Three-Year Collaboration with Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) - Tufts Now
How One Boston Neighborhood Stopped Gentrification in Its Tracks - YES! Magazine
After a Long Impasse, A Win for Dudley Street? - Shelterforce
Dudley Neighbors Inc. celebrates 25 years building community through land trust - The Bay State Banner
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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 - 116 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 · 116 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 · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc
- What is Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc?
- Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Roxbury, United States. The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative
- When was Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc founded?
- Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc?
- John Smith serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc located?
- Headquartered in Roxbury, MA, United States.
- What is Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc trustworthy?
- Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative 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 Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042859066.
- What is Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Inc's website?
- http://www.dsni.org