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OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION

EIN: 38-3319722 · LANSING, MI 48906-4340 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 52 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 72/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 78/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Lansing’s Old Town through socioeconomic development, promoting Old Town and its businesses, historic preservation, business recruitment, community outreach, and educating the public through our exciting walking tours. Rich and vibrant streetscapes provide a gateway to our livable, walkable and family-friendly community. Residents of Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods are invested and engaged in the success of the Old Town community.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$208K
Total Revenue
$216K
Total Expenses
$62K
Net Assets
1
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 85.5%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 3.47x
Liability-to-Asset 33.9%
Revenue Diversification 77.8%
Executive Compensation $66K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 4,285 similar organizations (United States, Community Improvement, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
85.5% 83.7%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
10.2% 13.2%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
4.3% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
3.5 mo 11.3 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
33.9% 3.1%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
77.8% 92.2%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-20.2% 7.1%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-4.8% 9.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-3.5% 2.9%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $208K $216K $62K 85.5% 1
2023 $261K $226K $68K 87.1% 2
2022 $88K $158K $33K 82.4% 1
2021 $81K $68K N/A — 0
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Organization Details
EIN
38-3319722
State
MI
City
LANSING
ZIP
48906-4340
Classification
S30Z
Category
Community Improvement
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
Form 990
On File
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