DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION DBA DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 311762690 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$1,297,125
Total Expenses
$1,090,861
Total Assets
$677,108
Net Assets
$647,832
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
KEN MANN
Phone
3605278710
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION DBA DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM PARTNERSHIP, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $206K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM PARTNERSHIP CHAMPIONS THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM THROUGH PROMOTION OF COMMERCE, CULTURE AND CELEBRATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $508,431 Revenue: $101,344

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE DBP ADMINISTERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM AND AS A MEANS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE QUARTERLY DOWNTOWN...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE DBP ADMINISTERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM AND AS A MEANS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE QUARTERLY DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS, SAFETY, AND OTHER RELATED RESOURCE SHARING. THE CITY BLOCK PROGRAM ALLOWS STAFF AND BUSINESS OWNERS MORE DIRECT ACCESS TO EACH OTHER, HELPING TO SHAPE THE DBP FOCAL POINTS. THE DBP ALSO SUPPORTS ADDRESSING SAFETY CONCERNS THAT HAVE ARISEN IN DOWNTOWN BY CONTRACTING WITH THE CITY FOR THE SAFETY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, ALLOWING A TEAM OF AMBASSADORS TO WALK DOWNTOWN AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH FOLKS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISISES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED IN PART BY CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM'S PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH CORPORATE DONATIONS THROUGH THE MAIN STREET TAX CREDIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $223,372 Revenue: $246,623

BEAUTIFICATION & CLEANING: THE DBP IS CONTRACTED BY THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO DOWNTOWN. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A SAFER AND CLEANER CITY CENTER...

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BEAUTIFICATION & CLEANING: THE DBP IS CONTRACTED BY THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO DOWNTOWN. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A SAFER AND CLEANER CITY CENTER, INCLUDING SEASONAL PLANTING, WEEDING AND LEAF REMOVAL. THE CLEAN TEAM IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR LITTER CLEAN UP FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS, AND ORGANIZES 1-2 VOLUNTEER EVENTS A YEAR FOR LARGE SCALE CLEAN UP EFFORTS. THE DPP MANAGED A GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM WHERE GRAFFITI WAS REMOVED FROM PRIVATE BUILDINGS, AND WAS FUNDING THROUGH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM'S PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS.

Program 3
Expenses: $100,492 Revenue: $211,457

ONGOING DBP EVENTS ARE MEANT TO DRIVE TRAFFIC AND CREATE A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN. THESE INCLUDE AN ART WALK AND MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAYS, A CONCERT SERIES CALLED DOWNTOWN SOUNDS, TWO WINE WALKS PER YEAR...

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ONGOING DBP EVENTS ARE MEANT TO DRIVE TRAFFIC AND CREATE A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN. THESE INCLUDE AN ART WALK AND MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAYS, A CONCERT SERIES CALLED DOWNTOWN SOUNDS, TWO WINE WALKS PER YEAR, TRICK-OR-TREAT AND HOLIDAY SEASON EVENTS AND DISPLAYS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $720,100
Program Service Revenue $560,994
Investment Income $17,601
Other Revenue $-1,570
TOTAL REVENUE $1,297,125

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,887
Salaries & Benefits $514,879
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $832,295
Other Expenses $555,095
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,090,861

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,297,125 $1,387,344 -0.1%
Expenses $1,090,861 $1,257,025 -0.1%
Net Income $206,264 $130,319 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
16
Volunteers
120

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
6
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEN MANN CURRENT PRESDIENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSE LATHROP VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN MURPHY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS ROSELLI CURRENT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHIANNON TROUTMAN 2024 PRESIDENT, MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINETT NARDONE 2024 SECRETARY, MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG JEWELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOGAN MCQUAIG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON HAYNES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY FEJERAN BOARD MEMBER THROUGH OCT 2024 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER SCHROEDER EX-OFFICIO 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLIE HUTHMAN EX-OFFICIO 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
2024 $1,297,125 $1,090,861 $677,108 $206,264
2023 $1,387,344 $1,257,025 $502,446 $130,319
2022 $931,807 $892,328 $354,867 $39,479
2021 $854,103 $563,878 $326,568 $290,225
2020 $458,766 $495,950 $113,225 $-37,184
2019 $597,038 $622,466 $27,336 $-25,428
2019 $597,038 $622,466 $27,336 $-25,428
2018 $618,377 $589,577 $46,058 $28,800
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