Downtown Community Benefit District is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Downtown Community Benefit District employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Community Benefit District 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 06/2023, Downtown Community Benefit District generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2023. 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 DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT'S ("DCBD") MISSION IS TO IMPROVE DISTRICT VITALITY THROUGH BEST-IN-CLASS CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAMMING, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS, DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS AND PRODUCTIVE MARKETING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLEANING SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES ARE OFFERED DAILY FROM 6 AM 8 PM. CLEANING AMBASSADORS PERFORM PAN AND BROOM SIDEWALK SWEEPS, REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS, SCRUB AND CLEAN SPILLS, REMOVE GRAFFITI, CLEAN HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND POWER WASH SIDEWALKS.SAFETY SERVICES - SAFETY AMBASSADORS ARE VISIBLE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE TEAM PRIMARILY OBSERVE, ADVISE, AND REPORT QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT AND JACKSON SQUARE. THEY OPERATE 6 AM 8 PM DAILY. DCBD ALSO FUNDS AN OUTREACH WORKER THROUGH A NON-PROFIT PARTNER TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ON THE STREETS.MOBILITY MANAGEMENT DCBD PARTNERS WITH THE CITY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES TO ADVOCATE FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MICRO MOBILITY PROJECTS AND RIDERSHIP USAGE.
PUBLIC REALM & BEAUTIFICATION - DCBD HAS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC REALM ACTION PLAN TO REIMAGINE DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO WITH CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES TO CREATE NEW PUBLIC SPACES AND REVITALIZE EXISTING SPACES AND ALLEYS WITH MURALS, LIGHTING, GREENING, SEATING, AND ON-GOING ACTIVATION AND EVENTS.MARKETING & PROMOTION - DCBD MANAGES A WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, AND PUBLISHES A REGULAR E-NEWSLETTER TO ENGAGE WITH PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND VISITORS.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DCBD TRACKS GROUND FLOOR VACANCIES AND PROVIDES DISTRICT DATA TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS. THESE TOOLS ARE USED TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO. DCBD MAY ALSO PROVIDE MICRO GRANTS TO SMALL BUSINESSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christine Mann Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Whitfield Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glenn Good Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristie Arevalo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Birdsey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cassandra Costello Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Streetplus Company Street Cleaning | 6/29/23 | $1,906,337 |
A3 Visual Solutionsaaa Flag & Banner Exterior Holiday Lighting Projections/ba | 6/29/23 | $653,061 |
Russ Building Venture Llc Rent | 6/29/23 | $117,288 |
Tl Squared Llp Accounting | 6/29/23 | $108,826 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $575,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,300 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $671,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,216,108 |
Investment income | $86,603 |
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 | $4,973,761 |
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. | $358,057 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $205,876 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $410,986 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $74,075 |
Payroll taxes | $55,898 |
Fees for services: Management | $96,578 |
Fees for services: Legal | $33,796 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $150,839 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,300,165 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,189,893 |
Office expenses | $54,325 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,393 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,284 |
Insurance | $18,892 |
All other expenses | $24,203 |
Total functional expenses | $5,020,073 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,939,320 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,518,439 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $128,750 |
Accounts receivable, net | $77,616 |
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 | $110,888 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,260 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $276,795 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,112,068 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $398,321 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $309,415 |
Total liabilities | $707,736 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,109,306 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $295,026 |
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 | $6,112,068 |