Independence Downtown Association

Organization Overview

Independence Downtown Association is located in Independence, OR. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Independence Downtown Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IDA ENCOURAGES, SUPPORTS, AND HELPS PRESERVE THE LIVABILITY AND HISTORIC NATURE OF THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA OF INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES DOWNTOWN RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENTS THAT PROVIDE BROAD GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AS A VITAL PART OF A GROWING COMMUNICATE, IDA RECEIVED GRANT MONEY TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY. SMALL BUSINESSES APPLIED FOR ASSISTANCE IN CREATING BUSINESS PLANS, WEBSITES, MARKETING MATERIALS, AND OTHER BUSINESS MANAGMENT HELP.


HANGING BASKETS -- IDA PROVIDES FLOWER BASKETS WHICH TURN INTO BEAUTIFUL BALLS OF COLOR HANGING FROM EVERY LIGHTPOST IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.


HOP & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -- CELEBRATES THE TOWNS HISTORY AS THE HOP CAPITAL OF THE WORLD IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. EACH YEAR, BEGINNING IN JULY, THOUSANDS OF PICKERS DESCENDED ON THE CITY, COMING BY BOAT, WAGON AND TRAIN FOR THE HOP HARVEST. THEY BEDDED DOWN IN TENTS IN THE HOP YARDS, SLEPT ON STRAW, AND COOKED ON SHEET IRON CAMP STOVES. AT THE HEIGHT OF THE HOP ERA, IN THE 1920S AND 1930S, THERE WERE CLOSE TO 4,600 ACRES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA PLANTED FOR HOPS. (INDEPENDENCE CITY WEBSITE)


AS A VITAL PART OF A GROWING COMMUNICATE, IDA RECEIVED GRANT MONEY TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY. SMALL BUSINESSES APPLIED FOR ASSISTANCE IN CREATING BUSINESS PLANS, WEBSITES, MARKETING MATERIALS, AND OTHER BUSINESS MANAGMENT HELP.


HANGING BASKETS -- IDA PROVIDES FLOWER BASKETS WHICH TURN INTO BEAUTIFUL BALLS OF COLOR HANGING FROM EVERY LIGHTPOST IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.


HOP & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -- CELEBRATES THE TOWNS HISTORY AS THE HOP CAPITAL OF THE WORLD IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. EACH YEAR, BEGINNING IN JULY, THOUSANDS OF PICKERS DESCENDED ON THE CITY, COMING BY BOAT, WAGON AND TRAIN FOR THE HOP HARVEST. THEY BEDDED DOWN IN TENTS IN THE HOP YARDS, SLEPT ON STRAW, AND COOKED ON SHEET IRON CAMP STOVES. AT THE HEIGHT OF THE HOP ERA, IN THE 1920S AND 1930S, THERE WERE CLOSE TO 4,600 ACRES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA PLANTED FOR HOPS. (INDEPENDENCE CITY WEBSITE)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Vickie Mccubbin
Secretary
$0
Kate Schwarzler
President
$0
Teri Gregson
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,266
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $80,750
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$83,016
Total Program Service Revenue$11,530
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 $94,546

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Independence Downtown Association has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Williamette Valley Vistors Association

Salem, OR

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY EVENT

$10,000
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