Salinas City Center Improvement Association

EIN: 320478544 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Salinas, CA

Total Revenue
$577,061
Total Expenses
$544,936
Total Assets
$375,903
Net Assets
$365,903
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Audrey Wardwell
Phone
8319051422
Tax Period
2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

Salinas City Center Improvement Association, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $577K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $545K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

(A) To bring about the revitalization of the Downtown Salinas Area.(B) To bring about the investment of private and public capital within the Downtown Salinas area, for public benefit and charitable purposes.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $212,783 Revenue: $267,518

Sidewalk Operation, Beautification and Order (SOBO)The SOBO Committee works towards making the District an even safer, more family-friendly place, by overseeing private security and working...

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Sidewalk Operation, Beautification and Order (SOBO)The SOBO Committee works towards making the District an even safer, more family-friendly place, by overseeing private security and working hand-in-hand in coordination with the Salinas Police Department. This coordination ensures that the district is as welcoming as possible. Additionally, the Committee works on further beautifying the district and keeping it clean for the enjoyment of all.

Program 2
Expenses: $121,484 Revenue: $98,090

District Identity and Streetscape Improvements (DISI)The DISI committee works on branding the District as a fun and safe atmosphere for families, young professionals, business owners, and employees...

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District Identity and Streetscape Improvements (DISI)The DISI committee works on branding the District as a fun and safe atmosphere for families, young professionals, business owners, and employees in the area. The goal of this branding effort is to make downtown Salinas a more attractive place for locals to come for entertainment, for people opening new businesses, for businesses to relocate to, and even for people to live within the District. This effort will focus on the historical charm of the District, along with new and exciting growth opportunities like Ag-tech, and bring in more entertainment and create an enjoyable night life focused on the amazing cultural diversity of the Salinas Valley.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $577,061
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $577,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $156,259
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $334,267
Other Expenses $388,677
TOTAL EXPENSES $544,936

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $577,061 $616,116 -0.1%
Expenses $544,936 $594,741 -0.1%
Net Income $32,125 $21,375 +0.5%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steve Ish Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Saunders Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Piini Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Wardwell President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Salmina Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Retterer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay DeSherpa Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katy Castagna Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Bussard Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Kasavan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruth Rodriguez Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Bennett Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Willette Jones Director 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 $577,061 $544,936 $375,903 $32,125
2023 $616,116 $594,741 $348,778 $21,375
2022 $459,775 $433,584 $332,403 $26,191
2021 $492,931 $434,044 $305,902 $58,887
2020 $455,973 $379,260 $257,398 $76,713
2019 $462,033 $417,169 $180,509 $44,864
2018 $458,458 $528,042 $140,438 $-69,584
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