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Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation

TO PROVIDE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT IS DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY FOR PERSONS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME, AS WELL AS ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, AND DISABLED PERSONS, …

Melvindale Housing Community

Human Services Melvindale, MI EIN: 300855222 (IRS)
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42
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is a human services organization based in MELVINDALE, United States. EIN: 300855222.

Founded
Headquarters
Melvindale, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
L20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

To provide, operate and maintain affordable housing that is decent, safe and sanitary for persons of low and moderate income, as well as elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons, in melvindale, michigan, and to coordinate such efforts with the melvindale housing commission. To educate individuals who are of low and moderate income, and/or especially needy, such as foster parents caring for special children or adults, or seniors, on how to purchase and finance a home, expand a present home, and how to maintain a home. To provide and promote the education of individuals, businesses, and governmental bodies and agencies concerning all aspects of housing acquisition, finance and maintenance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation has a partial profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • 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's profile for Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Melvindale, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 300855222. 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 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300855222. 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.

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is located in Melvindale, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 3501 Oakwood Blvd, United States.

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation 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). 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.

Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is a human services organization based in MELVINDALE, United States. EIN: 300855222. Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Yes, donations to Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300855222, 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

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2021 filing

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Cynthia T•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (3)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 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
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation

What is Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation?
Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Melvindale, United States. Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation is a human services organization based in MELVINDALE, United States. EIN: 300855222.
When was Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation founded?
Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation was founded in 2017.
Who leads Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation?
Cynthia Telfer serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation located?
Headquartered in Melvindale, MI, United States.
Is Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation trustworthy?
Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial 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 Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300855222.