Downtown Natchez Alliance
- Assets
- $145.6k
- Revenue
- $245.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Natchez, MS
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 86-2232134
Organization Overview
Downtown Natchez Alliance is located in Natchez, MS. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Natchez Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE DOWNTOWN NATCHEZ AS A VIBRANT COMMERCIAL AND CULTURAL DISTRICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, DOWNTOWN NATCHEZ ALLIANCE (DNA) CONTINUED ITS WORK AS A MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION (MMSA) MEMBER TO IMPLEMENT THE MAIN STREET FOUR POINT APPROACH, AS WELL AS FACILITATING THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN NATCHEZ MASTER PLAN. DNA MADE A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM (MMSRG) FOR A PROJECT TO LANDSCAPE THE PUBLIC PARK AT THE DEPOT ON THE BLUFF. ALSO, THROUGH MMSA, SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION FOR TWO ROUNDS OF ARPA GRANT FUNDS WAS MADE FOR $161,400. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CARRY OUT DNA'S TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY OF PLACEMAKING WITH RECREATION OF ORIGINAL BALCONIES AND INSTALLATION OF AWNINGS ON HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS. DNA ALSO PARTNERED WITH MMSA AND OTHER MISSISSIPPI TOWNS IN A USDA GRANT-FUNDED FOR THE REAL ESTATE GAME PLAN AND SHOWCASE WITH CONSULTANT JOE BORGSTROM, TO PRODUCED A POSSIBILITIES AND PRO FORMA PROGRAM. ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, DNA ALSO MANAGED THE ENGINEERING/LANDSCAPE DESIGN TEAM TO CREATE A DETAILED CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR HIRAM REVELS PLAZA, A NEW PUBLIC PARK TO BE LOCATED IN THE BLACK HISTORY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN. IN ADDITION, DNA HOSTED SEASONAL EVENTS THROUGHS THE YEAR, INCLUDING: RING IN SPRING, CELEBRATE THE BLOOMS CREPE MYRTLE FESTIVAL, CHRISTMAS IN JULY, DOWNTOWN NATCHEZ PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL, HOLIDAY HOST & TOAST OPEN HOUSES. THE KEEP NATCHEZ BLOOMING AWARDS FOR BEAUTIFICATION WERE PRESENTED. DNA'S 2D ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL LASTED ONE MONTH AS A FAMILY ACTIVITY DOWNTOWN. THE DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN RUBBER DUCKIE SCAVENGER HUNT BROUGH HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN DOWNTOWN TO FIND THE RUBBER DUCKS. DNA ALSO PRODUCED A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ON THE SECOND SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER, AND WORKED WITH THE CHRISTMAS IN NATCHEZ ORGANIZATION ON HOLIDAY SEASON EVENTS THAT ADD VALUE TO DOWNTOWN. OTHER ACTIVES INCLUDE "DESTINATION DOWNTOWN," DNA'S NEWSPAPER COLUMN, WHICH WAS PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER TO PROMOTE DNA'S MISSION AND THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES THAT DOWNTOWN OFFERS. MONTHLY MERCHANT MEETINGS WERE HOSTED BY DNA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATCHEZ-ADAMS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A DOWNTOWN BUILDING INVENTORY WAS CREATED AND UPDATED TO IDENTIFY VACANT BUILDINGS THAT NEED RESTORATION AND ALSO LOCATIONS OF POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESSES. IN 2023, THERE WAS A NET GAIN OF THREE NEW BUSINESSES AND THREE EXPANSIONS OF EXISTING BUSINESSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brenda Zerby Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bubba Mccabe Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chesney Doyle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Norris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jo Ann Brumfield President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Pace Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $155,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $77,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $232,617 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,842 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $245,459 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $54,304 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,864 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,250 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,300 |
| Office expenses | $3,715 |
| Information technology | $3,993 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,014 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,258 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $99,959 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,550 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $145,550 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $145,550 |
| 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 | $145,550 |