Downtown Spokane Development Association
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1669474
Organization Overview
Downtown Spokane Development Association, operating under the name Downtown Spokane Partnership, is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Downtown Spokane Partnership employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Spokane Partnership is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Downtown Spokane Partnership generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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
ADMINISTRATOR OF DOWNTOWN SPOKANE PROMOTION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN & SAFE PROGRAMS:PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT SERVICES TO ENHANCE EXISTING MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO MORE THAN 850 BUSINESS OWNERS AND 350 PROPERTY PARCELS INSIDE AN 80-BLOCK BID AREA TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWN.SAFE PROGRAM:IMPLEMENTS CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN INITIATIVES; IMPLEMENTS PROCESSES TO CREW TO TRACK AND REPORT OBSERVED CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)MAINTAINS COORDINATED PROCEDURES AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH SPOKANE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND REINVIGORATE DOWNTOWN SAFETY STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS; DEVELOPS HOSPITALITY FUNCTIONS OF "AMBASSADOR" ROLE WITH COMMUNITY AND VISITOR ENGAGEMENT; EXPANDS EXISTING TRAINING FOR ONBOARDING, SOCIAL WORK, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWS, AND DEI; ENHANCES MOBILITY AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WITH VEHICLE AND E-BIKE PATROLLING.MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM:COLLECTS LITTER, GARBAGE BAGS, REMOVING GRAFFITI, SNOW, AND ICE; MAINTAINS DOWNTOWNS GREEN SPACES AND PUBLIC SIDEWALKS; PRESERVES, ENHANCE AND PLANT NEW TREES IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY ARBORIST; MAINTAINS COORDINATION WITH CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT TO ENHANCE VIADUCT CLEANING AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL; ENCOURAGES PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
MARKETING AND ACTIVATION PROGRAMS: DEVELOP PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE BUSINESSES AND EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN; MAINTAIN AN ONLINE DIRECTORY, BI-WEEKLY ENEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS; COORDINATE EVENT PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT EVENT PRODUCERS; SUPPORT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACEMAKING PROGRAMS.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND VITALITY PROGRAMS:DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; SHOWCASE AND CELEBRATE EXISTING BUSINESSES AND PURSUE INCENTIVES AND GRANTS TO FOSTER NEW DIVERSE CULTURAL BUSINESS OWNERS; SEE OUT, IMPLEMENT, AND SHARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT DIVERSIFIED TALENT IN THE CORE; STRIVE FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF MARKETING, EVENTS AND PLACEMAKING; IMPLEMENT WAYFINDING AND PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES; EMPHASIZE USES AND ACCESS TO THE SPOKANE RIVER AND ADVANCE ZIPLINE PROJECT; DEVELOP AND PROMOTE VITAL BACK-TO-WORK INITIATIVES; LEVERAGE PARTNERSHIPS WITH ADVANTAGE SPOKANE TO SHOWCASE DOWNTOWN RECRUITMENT OF NEW BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS:MONITOR TRANSPORTATION AND INITIATIVES, INCREASE AWARENESS OF DOWNTOWN ACCESSIBILITY; PROMOTE GREATER USE OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS; FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT COMMERCE DURING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS; INCREASE LONG-TERM PARKING STOCK FOR RESIDENTIAL AND WORKFORCE POPULATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Curran Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Varallo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Hudson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Horton Treasurer (until 02-2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alicia Barbieri Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rae-Lynn Barden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $288,972 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $288,972 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,798,979 |
| Investment income | $15,473 |
| 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 | $2,103,424 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,489 |
| 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. | $180,047 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,095,915 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,611 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,108 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,272 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,434 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $252,131 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,316 |
| Office expenses | $28,183 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $121,667 |
| Travel | $27,918 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,954 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,502 |
| Insurance | $21,986 |
| All other expenses | $439 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,101,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $662,144 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,986 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,600 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $68,827 |
| 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 | $509 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,750 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $255,209 |
| Total assets | $1,279,025 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $155,811 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $613 |
| 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 | $269,168 |
| Total liabilities | $425,592 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $802,922 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,511 |
| 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 | $1,279,025 |