Temescal Telegraph Avenue Community Association, operating under the name Temescal Telegraph Bid, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Temescal Telegraph Bid employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Temescal Telegraph Bid is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Temescal Telegraph Bid generated $751.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $578.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE TEMESCAL TELEGRAPH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CREATES, PROMOTES AND NURTURES AN ENGAGING DESTINATION FOR BAY AREA RESIDENTS, WORKERS, AND VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE TEMESCAL. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL STATEMENT)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROWSO - PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND SIDEWALK OPERATIONS - CLEANING TEAM MAINTAINED THE STREETSCAPE WITH LITTER REMOVAL, SWEEPING, POWER WASHING, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL, 5 DAYS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. CONTINUED THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AS A PERMANENT PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES: ANSWERING CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE TO DE-ESCALATE DISRUPTIVE BUT NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, ASSESSING NEEDS FOR AND PROVING RESOURCE INFORMATION AND HYGIENE KITS TO TEMESCAL UNSHELTERED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND PROVIDING QUARTERLY DE-ESCALATION TRAINING TO BID STAKEHOLDERS. REPLACED ROOTBOUND PLANTS IN 15 PLANTERS ALONG TELEGRAPH AVE WITH DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, ORGANIZED EVENTS TO SUPPORT ADOPT-A-PLANTER PROGRAM.. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
MARKETING & EVENTS: STARTED PLANNING FOR THE BID'S ANNUAL EVENTS, ADJUSTING FOR COVID PRECAUTIONS. PRODUCED 2 PICNIC ON TELEGRAPH EVENTS AND TASTE OF TEMESCAL TO SUPPORT RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES. THESE SOCIALLY DISTANCED AND COVID-SAFE STREET CLOSURES, PERMITTED BY FLEX STREETS, FEATURED EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS, OUTDOOR RETAIL, DRAWING 5,000+ VISITORS TO THE DISTRICT. DEVELOPED TARGETED MARKETING CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES LIKE SELF-CARE SERVICES (HAIR, SKIN, NAILS, ETC.) AND FITNESS PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. CONDUCTED SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS AND PROMOTIONS AS PART OF THESE DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS. ORGANIZED AND COORDINATED VARIOUS ACTIVATIONS AT KASPER'S PLAZA, INCLUDING A FARMERS MARKET
DESIGN & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: SUPPORTED NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES THROUGH THE CITY'S PERMITTING AND GRANT APPLICATION PROCESSES. MAINTAINED AND UPDATED INVENTORY OF TEMECAL COMMERCIAL VACANCIES. CONNECTED POTENTIAL TENANTS WITH COMMERCIAL BROKERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE IN TEMESCAL. PROVIDED SEMI-MONTHLY UPDATES ON CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, GRANT PROGRAMS, AND COVID-19 POLICY UPDATES VIA NEWSLETTER AND MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS. INVITED BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN OPENING IN OR EXPANDING TO TEMESCAL TO PRESENT TO THE COMMITTEE AND INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pat Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Chung Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordie Bernstein Second Vice | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Murphy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emil Peinert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Macleay Director | Trustee | 1 | $7,200 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Block By Block Cleaning/maint | 12/30/21 | $255,004 |
Ray's Electric Gruendl Inc Electrical | 12/30/21 | $183,115 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,985 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,985 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $720,370 |
Investment income | $4,385 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $751,740 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,576 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,067 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $68,185 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,481 |
Payroll taxes | $12,274 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,252 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,368 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $334,722 |
Advertising and promotion | $900 |
Office expenses | $9,440 |
Information technology | $1,175 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,245 |
Travel | $26 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,320 |
Interest | $8,166 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $500 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $578,630 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,095 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $358,424 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $750 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $452,269 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,128 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $92,685 |
Other liabilities | $3,262 |
Total liabilities | $219,075 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $233,194 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $452,269 |