CHAPEL HILL DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CHAPEL HILL DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP INC

EIN 20-1561219 · Economic Development (S30)

What they do

to BRING THE RESOURCES of THE TOWN, UNIVERSITY, and DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY TOGETHER to MAINTAIN, ENHANCE, and PROMOTE THE DOWNTOWN AREA AS THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, and SPIRITUAL CENTER of CHAPEL HILL THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $81.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders19 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

103.25%of revenue went to mission work81.3% of expenses · Program services

0.43%of revenue went to fundraising0.3% of expenses

$127.05spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

23.37%of revenue went to management and office costs18.4% of expenses

$0.28in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $194,855 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $107,122 for JERI LYNN SCHULKE (DIRECTOR THRU 5/25). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$720,391

Mission workProgram services$743,810103.25% of revenue81.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$168,34023.37% of revenue18.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$3,0960.43% of revenue0.3% of expenses

Total expenses$915,246127.05% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 81.3% mission · 18.4% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 127.05% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 80.3% mission · 19.4% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.82% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 80.1% mission · 19.6% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.66% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 78.9% mission · 20.8% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.56% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 70.3% mission · 29.3% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.69% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$720,391

Expenses$915,246

Annual shortfall $194,855 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$743,810 · 81.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$168,340 · 18.4% of expenses

Fundraising$3,096 · 0.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$720,391

Expenses$915,246

Assets$257,838

Income$720,391

Contributions$716,220

Mission work (program services)$743,810

Fundraising$3,096

Grants given$168,948

Average grant$5,826

Management and general$168,340

Executive compensation (total)$99,526

Accounting fees$62,948

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JERI LYNN SCHULKEDIRECTOR THRU 5/25 · 40 hrs/week $107,122Base $92,700 · Other $14,422

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (19)

JERI LYNN SCHULKEDIRECTOR THRU 5/25

TONYA MOOREBOARD MEMBER

AARON NELSONADVISORY MEMBER, NON-VOTING

THEODORE NOLLERTADVISORY MEMBER, NON-VOTING

SHERYL WADDELLVICE CHAIR

SARAH POTTERADVISORY MEMBER, NON-VOTING

PAULA GILLANDBOARD MEMBER

PATTY GRIFFINADVISORY MEMBER, NON-VOTING

PAM HEMMINGERADVISORY MEMBER, NON-VOTING

MIMI HOCKIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

JIM FINEBOARD MEMBER

JARED SOKOLSKYTREASURER

IVY TAYLORBOARD MEMBER

DOUG ROTHWELLCHAIR

CODY JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER

CARTER HUBBARDDIRECTOR FROM 6/25

ANTOINE PEUCHBOARD MEMBER

ANDREY SHENINBOARD MEMBER

AMANDA GARNERADVISORY MEMBER, NON-VOTING

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2006
Location: 136 EAST ROSEMARY ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-3555
County: Orange
In care of: CARTER HUBBARD
Primary officer: CARTER HUBBARD, CURRENT DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(919) 932-5800

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BLACKMAN & SLOOP ADVISORS INC
NTEE classification: Economic Development (S30)
IRS tax category: Economic Development
Grant-giving organization: Yes