Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Hdr is a designated main street america community and received its annual accreditation from the virginia dept of housing and community development and main street america. The nonprofit …
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Experience boutique shopping, craft dining, live music, and seasonal events in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. Plan your visit and explore the city’s unique culture and community.
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Mission
Hdr is a designated main street america community and received its annual accreditation from the virginia dept of housing and community development and main street america. The nonprofit is a community-based economic development organization that is focused on the on-going revitalization of historic downtown harrisonburg (va). Its mission is to build downtown harrisonburg as a destination where small businesses thrive and people enjoy memorable experiences. It meets its mission with small business assistance programs, community festivals & events, destination marketing, placemaking and beautification projects, and promoting historic preservation. Since its inception in 2003, there has been over $150m in private investment in downtown, over $26m in public investment, over 122,000 volunteer hours contributed to our work, $61m in historic tax credit projects. Its work brings the community together for community cohesiion and pride, boosts the tax base, attracts investment and customers.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHarrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is a registered community development nonprofit based in Harrisonburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 582675553. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $821K in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582675553. 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.
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is located in Harrisonburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance has $821K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance 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 $821K in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. 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, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Experience boutique shopping, craft dining, live music, and seasonal events in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. Plan your visit and explore the city’s unique culture and community. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $821K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582675553, 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 (FY2024): 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.
HARRISONBURG DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 91 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
- What is Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance?
- Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Harrisonburg, United States. Experience boutique shopping, craft dining, live music, and seasonal events in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. Plan your visit and explore the city’s unique culture and community.
- When was Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance founded?
- Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance?
- Andrea Dono serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance located?
- Headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA, United States.
- What is Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance trustworthy?
- Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 582675553.
- What is Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's website?
- http://www.downtownharrisonburg.org