DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION

EIN 52-2053279 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)

What they do

to ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY of THE MEMBERS of THE DOWNTOWN BID AREA BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SAFETY and MAINTENANCE SERVICES, and OTHER SERVICES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $64.90 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 leaders42 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

64.73%of revenue went to mission work64.9% of expenses · Program services

$103.42spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$1.02in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

20.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $608,856 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $382,504 for GERREN PRICE (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 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$11,231,397

Mission workProgram services$7,270,27764.73% of revenue64.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$33,1200.29% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$11,198,27799.71% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$17,804,207

Expenses$18,413,063

Annual shortfall $608,856 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)$7,270,277 · 39.5% of expenses

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Revenue$17,804,207

Expenses$18,413,063

Assets$18,746,919

Income$17,804,207

Contributions$3,705,420

Mission work (program services)$7,270,277

Grants given$1,008,000

Average grant$8,331

Accounting fees$100,921

Investing fees$26,320

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

GERREN PRICEPRESIDENT AND CEO · 40 hrs/week $382,504Base $330,000 · Other $52,504

RACHEL HARTMANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $254,247Base $205,176 · Other $49,071

GERARD WIDDICOMBECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $231,195Base $206,976 · Other $24,219

LUKAS UMANASR. DIR. OF PUBLIC SPACE OPS. · 40 hrs/week $191,389Base $164,175 · Other $27,214

LULU LIUCONTROLLER · 40 hrs/week $181,351Base $148,837 · Other $32,514

EBONY WALTONDIR. OF MARKETING & COMM. · 40 hrs/week $163,022Base $149,588 · Other $13,434

SAMALA SATTERWHITEDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION · 40 hrs/week $162,591Base $144,106 · Other $18,485

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 (42)

GERREN PRICEPRESIDENT AND CEO

RACHEL HARTMANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

GERARD WIDDICOMBECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LUKAS UMANASR. DIR. OF PUBLIC SPACE OPS.

LULU LIUCONTROLLER

EBONY WALTONDIR. OF MARKETING & COMM.

SAMALA SATTERWHITEDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

ROBERT HOFFMANBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

MARISA GERLABOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

MARSHALL MCNAIRBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

MATTHEW KLEINPAST CHAIR

MICHAEL MCCARTHYCHAIRMAN

NORMAN JEMALBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

PAUL R TETREAULTBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

PETER OTTENIBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

REVDRIANTHER MILLSBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

LAMONT AKINSBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

ROBIN MCCLAINBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

SCOTT FRISCHBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

SHANTELLE GEORGESECRETARY

SHERRY ABEDIBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

THOMAS E FINANBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

WALLACE MLYNIECBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

YENI WONGBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

JEFFREY BANKBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

ANGIE GATESBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

ANN CHISHOLMBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

BRIAN GRANTBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

CHRIS MUNDYTREASURER

CRISPUS GORDONBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

DEAN VIOLAGISBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

DJUAN ODONALDBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

IDA POLITEBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

AILEEN FUCHSBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

JOHN MCDONNELLBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

JON DAVENHALLBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

KATHLEEN MELVILLEBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

KENNETH SCHWARTZBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

KEVIN TIENBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

KIM SAJETBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

KIMBERLY DOUGLASBOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

KINGDON GOULD IIIPAST CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1998
Location: 1275 K ST NW 1275 K ST NW STE 1000, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-0000
County: District of Columbia
In care of: GERREN PRICE
Primary officer: GERREN PRICE, PRESIDENT AND CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 638-3232

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: October 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
NTEE classification: Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
IRS tax category: Professional Athletic Leagues
Grant-giving organization: Yes