Mega-cities Project Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mega-cities Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nyack, New York, registered in 1994, with $37,087 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
531 N Broadway Apt B1, Nyack, NY, 10960 EIN 13-3558007 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$37K
▲ 44.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$22K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Mega-cities Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +43% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mega-cities Project Inc: 13 mo reserves · +43% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Mega-cities Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mega-cities Project Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $57K (FY2010) to $37K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $22K
Operating margin
43.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$22K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,087▲44.4% | $20,976▼36.4% | $22,035▲272% | $35,583▲64.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $25,676▼33.6% | $33,003▼25.7% | $5,924▼55.3% | $21,692▼24.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $38,667▼11.9% | $44,427▲42.0% | $13,251▼30.3% | $28,887▼12.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,906▲69.7% | $31,278▼16.0% | $19,011▲198% | $33,109▲62.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $25,873▼15.0% | $37,232▲52.7% | $6,383▼64.0% | $20,374▲5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $30,427▼21.2% | $24,384▼34.3% | $17,742▲51.7% | $19,266▲27.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $38,632▼77.3% | $37,125▼79.3% | $11,699▲14.8% | $15,158▲48.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $170,040▼2.8% | $178,957▲1.8% | $10,192▼46.7% | $10,192▼46.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $175,000▲4.5% | $175,730▲9.4% | $19,109▼3.7% | $19,109▼3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $167,501▲1656% | $160,700▲647% | $19,839▲52.2% | $19,839▲46.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $9,541▲173% | $21,503▲0.4% | $13,038▼47.8% | $13,587▼46.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $3,501▼58.8% | $21,423▲62.8% | $25,000▼41.8% | $25,146▼41.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $8,501▼83.5% | $13,158▼17.7% | $42,922▼9.8% | $43,148▼9.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $51,509▼9.2% | $15,986▼69.7% | $47,579▲295% | $47,579▲295% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $56,697 | $52,741 | $12,056 | $12,056 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $46K total
4 grants to Mega-cities Project Inc totaling $46K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,540 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2017 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mega-cities Project Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mega-cities Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3558007, based in Nyack, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mega-cities Project Inc's EIN?
- Mega-cities Project Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3558007.
- How much revenue does Mega-cities Project Inc report?
- Mega-cities Project Inc reported $37,087 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mega-cities Project Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Mega-cities Project Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mega-cities Project Inc (EIN 13-3558007) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.