Downtown Bellingham Association
- Assets
- $502.4k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 31-1762690
Organization Overview
Downtown Bellingham Association is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Downtown Bellingham Association employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Bellingham Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Downtown Bellingham Association generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.3% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM PARTNERSHIP CHAMPIONS THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM THROUGH PROMOTION OF COMMERCE, CULTURE AND CELEBRATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE DBP ADMINISTERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM AND AS A MEANS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE QUARTERLY DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS, SAFETY, AND OTHER RELATED RESOURCE SHARING. THE CITY BLOCK PROGRAM ALLOWS STAFF AND BUSINESS OWNERS MORE DIRECT ACCESS TO EACH OTHER, HELPING TO SHAPE THE DBP FOCAL POINTS. THE DBP ALSO SUPPORTS ADDRESSING SAFETY CONCERNS THAT HAVE ARISEN IN DOWNTOWN BY CONTRACTING WITH THE CITY FOR THE SAFETY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, ALLOWING A TEAM OF AMBASSADORS TO WALK DOWNTOWN AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH FOLKS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISISES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED IN PART BY CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM'S PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH CORPORATE DONATIONS THROUGH THE MAIN STREET TAX CREDIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
BEAUTIFICATION & CLEANING: THE DBP IS CONTRACTED BY THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO DOWNTOWN. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A SAFER AND CLEANER CITY CENTER, INCLUDING SEASONAL PLANTING, WEEDING AND LEAF REMOVAL. THE CLEAN TEAM IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR LITTER CLEAN UP FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS, AND ORGANIZES 1-2 VOLUNTEER EVENTS A YEAR FOR LARGE SCALE CLEAN UP EFFORTS. THE DPP MANAGED A GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM WHERE GRAFFITI WAS REMOVED FROM PRIVATE BUILDINGS, AND WAS FUNDING THROUGH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM'S PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS.
ONGOING DBP EVENTS ARE MEANT TO DRIVE TRAFFIC AND CREATE A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN. THESE INCLUDE AN ART WALK AND MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAYS, A CONCERT SERIES CALLED DOWNTOWN SOUNDS, TWO WINE WALKS PER YEAR, TRICK-OR-TREAT AND HOLIDAY SEASON EVENTS AND DISPLAYS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Fejeran Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Craig Jewell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Roselli Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhiannon Troutman President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Stephans Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Mann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $104,797 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $420,845 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,967 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $525,642 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $853,093 |
| Investment income | $7,780 |
| 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 | $829 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,387,344 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,935 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $476,226 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,169 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,082 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,234 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,523 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,600 |
| Office expenses | $20,961 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,094 |
| Travel | $9,338 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $949 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,093 |
| Insurance | $7,487 |
| All other expenses | $44,916 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,257,025 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,040 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $428,757 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $975 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,634 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,040 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $502,446 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,527 |
| 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 | $26,351 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $60,878 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $441,568 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $502,446 |