MONTANA AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION

EIN: 204367137 Community Improvement

SANTA MONICA, CA

Total Revenue
$83,773
Total Expenses
$68,716
Total Assets
$151,237
Net Assets
$151,237
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KARA TAUB
Phone
3103955599
Tax Period
2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

MONTANA AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $84K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $15K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

THE MONTANA AVENUE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OR MAMA (ESTABLISHED 1979) REPRESENTS THE BUSINESSES ON MONTANA AVENUE IN SANTA MONICA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND MARKETING THE MONTANA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) AS A VITAL, SAFE, UNIQUE PLACE FOR SHOPPING, DINNING, AND ENJOYMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $61,806 Revenue: $104,335

PROMOTED BUSINESS AND COMMERCE BY SPONSORING SUMMER AND WINTER EVENTS, SUCH AS TREE LIGHTING,LIVE MUSIC, AND FREE SNACKS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,329
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6
Other Revenue $-20,562
TOTAL REVENUE $83,773

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $15,002
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $61,806
Other Expenses $53,714
TOTAL EXPENSES $68,716

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $83,773 $103,853 -0.2%
Expenses $68,716 $82,061 -0.2%
Net Income $15,057 $21,792 -0.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$1,750
Total Directors
4
$1,750
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARA TAUB Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$1,750 $0 $1,750
DAVID KIANMAHD Chairman 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE KELLY Vice CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON CLARK Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $83,773 $68,716 $151,237 $15,057
2023 $103,853 $82,061 $136,180 $21,792
2022 $134,383 $157,923 $114,389 $-23,540
2021 $89,846 $81,968 $137,929 $7,878
2020 $179,142 $76,051 $130,051 $103,091
2019 $21,376 $177,079 $26,960 $-155,703
2018 $103,264 $77,733 $182,663 $25,531
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