Merrimack Valley Project Inc
To unite religious, labor, and community organizations in campaigns to expand economic opportunities and good jobs, save and create affordable housing, and to address other issues related to …
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Immigrant justice campaigns - mvp leaders have led the way in calling for immigrant justice throughout the region. This past year, mvp was a regional leader for both the safe communities act and the work and family mobility act, the latter of which had mvp earning the public support of 11 valley legislators as co-sponsors of the bill. Mvp leaders continue to target and put public pressure on 3 valley legislators who are seen as critical swing votes should the bill come to the floor for a vote this fall. Substance use disorder & criminal justice campaign - in january, mvp substance use disorder and criminal justice leaders helped relaunched wheels of hope, a regional transportation program that provides free …
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Mission
To unite religious, labor, and community organizations in campaigns to expand economic opportunities and good jobs, save and create affordable housing, and to address other issues related to the welfare of the merrimack valley region; and through these campaigns develop the leadership skills of valley residents, particularly those unrepresented in public life. Immigrant justice campaignssubstance use disorder & criminal justice campaign. Worker justice campaign. Food insecurity - together with merrimack valley interfaith network, mvp works to coordinate efforts to organize volunteers, maintain relationships between pastors, and raise funds to meet the great need for food. The importance of maintaining food for the most vulnerable in the community goes hand-in-hand with community empowerment. Accompanying and building a communitarian and participatory shares leadership is the mission of mvp. Community engagement
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Merrimack Valley Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMerrimack Valley Project Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Lawrence, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 043132443. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $152K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Merrimack Valley Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043132443. 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.
Merrimack Valley Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.
Merrimack Valley Project Inc is located in Lawrence, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Merrimack Valley Project Inc has $152K in annual revenue. 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.
Merrimack Valley Project 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 small organization. It has $152K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Merrimack Valley Project 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, Merrimack Valley Project 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). 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.
Immigrant justice campaigns - mvp leaders have led the way in calling for immigrant justice throughout the region. This past year, mvp was a regional leader for both the safe communities act and the work and family mobility act, the latter of which had mvp earning the public support of 11 valley legislators as co-sponsors of the bill. Mvp leaders continue to target and put public pressure on 3 valley legislators who are seen as critical swing votes should the bill come to the floor for a vote this fall. Substance use disorder & criminal justice campaign - in january, mvp substance use disorder and criminal justice leaders helped relaunched... Merrimack Valley Project Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among community development charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $152K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Merrimack Valley Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Merrimack Valley Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043132443, 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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MERRIMACK VALLEY PROJECT 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 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 - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 23 officers on file
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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 · 1992
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Merrimack Valley Project Inc
- What is Merrimack Valley Project Inc?
- Merrimack Valley Project Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lawrence, United States. Immigrant justice campaigns - mvp leaders have led the way in calling for immigrant justice throughout the region. This past year, mvp was a regional leader for both the safe communities act and the work and family mobility act, the latter of which had mvp earning the public support of 11 valley legislators as co-sponsors of the bill. Mvp leaders continue to target and put public pressure on 3 valley legislators who are seen as critical swing votes should the bill come to the floor for a vote this fall. Substance use disorder & criminal justice campaign - in january, mvp substance use disorder and criminal justice leaders helped relaunched wheels of hope, a regional transportation program that provides free rides to recovery and rehabilitation centers throughout the state. Through mid-september, the program had provided 280 individuals with over 600 rides to facilities in boston, worcester, springfield, pittsfield, hyannis and everywhere in-between. Mvp leaders are working to identify allies that would help secure permanent state funding, starting in 2022. Worker justice campaign - as the regional lead of the raise up ma coalition, mvp has continued to be the leading advocate for worker justice in the merrimack valley. In 2021, mvp leaders helped put public pressure on the region's legislators to advance the fair share amendment out of the state constitutional convention, setting it up to be placed on the ballot in november of 2022. Mvp was a co-sponsor of two separate regional launches that brought over 120 leaders to rallies in support of the fair share amendment during the month of june. Since then, mvp economic justice leaders have been gathering vote pledges, both online and in-person, to identify supporters of the amendment to help the coalition reach its statewide goal of having identified 100,000 supporters by the end of 2021. Food insecurity - together with merrimack valley interfaith network, mvp worked to coordinate efforts to organize volunteers, maintai
- When was Merrimack Valley Project Inc founded?
- Merrimack Valley Project Inc was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Merrimack Valley Project Inc?
- Paul Gaudet serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Merrimack Valley Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lawrence, MA, United States.
- What is Merrimack Valley Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Merrimack Valley Project Inc trustworthy?
- Merrimack Valley Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Merrimack Valley Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043132443. Registration: 04-3132443 (United States).
- What is Merrimack Valley Project Inc's website?
- http://merrimackvalleyproject.org