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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3425510

MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP

Also known as EASTERN MARKET DC MAIN STREET

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Financials

$397K$218K2022$346K$540K2023$326K$337K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$325,916$336,890-$10,974$33,850$25,198$8,652
September 30, 2024990$346,049$539,635-$193,586$26,084$6,760$19,324
September 30, 2023990$397,122$218,258$178,864$212,209$6,878$205,331
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$285,766
of which government grants
$246,563
Program service revenue
$19,250
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$20,900

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$74,833
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,538
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$79,694
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$307
Accounting fees
$17,191
Occupancy
$38,575
Program services (functional)
$297,287
Management and general (functional)
$32,564
Fundraising (functional)
$7,039

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,084
Total assets, end of year
$33,850
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,198
Net assets, end of year
$8,652
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,294
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,652
Gross receipts
$325,916
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUDITH THOMASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$70,539
MARY QUILLIAN HELMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SANJU MISRAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JASON SEACRESTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BARRY MARGESONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MIKE BERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SEAN PCIHONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SHAUN MARBLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
KATHLEEN DONAHUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
ALEX GOLDINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SARAH BUFFALOEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
LISA SCHAFFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
CURTIS L ZEAGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE BLACKWELLFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former
40$32,308
JUDITH THOMASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$29,615
MARY QUILLIAN HELMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0
SEAN PICHONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0
BARRY MARGESONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
MIKE BERMANTREASURER
Trustee or director
5$0
SHAUN MARBLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
KATHLEEN DONAHUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
JASON SECRESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
ALEJANDRO GOLDINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
TRACY PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SANJU MISRABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
PATTY BROSMEREX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ann BlackwellFormer Executive Dir.40$32,308
JUDITH THOMASExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$29,615
MARY QUILLIAN-HELMSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BARRY MARGESONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHAEL BERMANTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LONA VALMOROSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ALEX GOLDINGDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
ANA HARVEYDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
SHAUN MARBLEDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
SEAN PICHONDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
KATHLEEN DONAHUEDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
JASON SECRESTDirector
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2493
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JUDITH THOMAS, 700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE 2049, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Signed the 990
JUDITH THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(202) 853-9810
Return prepared by
NANETTE K MILLER CPA PC

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMMS CONTINUALLY FULFILLED ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND RECRUITING BUSINESSES BY ENGAGING SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AWARD GRANTS FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS AND OPERATION, AND HOSTING EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND BRING NEW CUSTOMERS INTO THE AREA. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ACCOMPISHMENTS FOR 2025.
    Expenses $297,287 · grants $74,833 · revenue $19,250

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3425510
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,850
Income (IRS master file)
$325,916

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$325,916$336,890$33,850XML
990September 2024$346,049$539,635$26,084XML
990September 2023$397,122$218,258$212,209XML
990September 2022$189,154$175,098$25,167IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-3425510).

Questions about MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP

What is the EIN of MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP is 81-3425510.
Is MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JUDITH THOMAS.
Who are the officers and directors of MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,539 (JUDITH THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MERCHANT ROW ASSOCIATION CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $325,916, expenses of $336,890 and total assets of $33,850 at year end.

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