DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

EIN: 994692721 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$905,797
Total Expenses
$24
Total Assets
$905,873
Net Assets
$905,773
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ROBIN ELANDER
Phone
8052161223
Tax Period
2024-08-23 to 2024-12-31

DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $906K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $906K, a strong 100% operating margin.

Mission

THE DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (DSBIA) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE CLEANLINESS, SAFETY, ECONOMIC VITALITY, AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE OF DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA FOR RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND VISITORS THROUGH COORDINATED MAINTENANCE, BEAUTIFICATION, MARKETING, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $905,797

DISTRICT CLEAN & SAFE SERVICES - DURING THE YEAR, DSBIA WORKED TO SET UP, LAUNCH, AND MANAGE ENHANCED MAINTENANCE AND "CLEAN AND SAFE" SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, INCLUDING DAILY...

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DISTRICT CLEAN & SAFE SERVICES - DURING THE YEAR, DSBIA WORKED TO SET UP, LAUNCH, AND MANAGE ENHANCED MAINTENANCE AND "CLEAN AND SAFE" SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, INCLUDING DAILY SIDEWALK AND GUTTER SWEEPING, LITTER AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, TRASH ABATEMENT, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, AND REGULAR PRESSURE WASHING OF HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS. THE SERVICES OFFICIALLY BEGAN SEPT. 2025 AND SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 88 BLOCK FACES OF THE DISTRICT AND RESPONDED TO APPROXIMATELY 30 SERVICE REQUESTS FROM BUSINESSES AND PROPERTY OWNERS MONTHLY WITH A 12 MINUTE RESPONSE TIME, CONTRIBUTING TO A CLEANER, MORE WELCOMING DOWNTOWN ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

Program 2

PLACEMAKING, EVENTS, AND MARKETING FOR ECONOMIC VITALITY - DSBIA COORDINATED AND/OR SUPPORTED SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS AND PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO DRIVE FOOT TRAFFIC AND INCREASE SALES...

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PLACEMAKING, EVENTS, AND MARKETING FOR ECONOMIC VITALITY - DSBIA COORDINATED AND/OR SUPPORTED SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS AND PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO DRIVE FOOT TRAFFIC AND INCREASE SALES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, INCLUDING EXAMPLES SUCH AS 1ST THURSDAY ART WALK, LIVE ART & WINE TOUR, SEASONAL ACTIVATIONS, AND CROSS-PROMOTION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED MARKETING MATERIALS, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT, AND PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS THAT REACHED AN ESTIMATED 100,0000 INDIVIDUALS AND HELPED SHOWCASE DOWNTOWN'S ARTS, CULTURE, DINING, AND RETAIL OFFERINGS.

Program 3

ADVOCACY AND PLANNING FOR A THRIVING DOWNTOWN CORE - DSBIA PROVIDED COORDINATED OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ON KEY POLICY AND PLANNING EFFORTS AFFECTING THE DOWNTOWN CORE, INCLUDING THE STATE...

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ADVOCACY AND PLANNING FOR A THRIVING DOWNTOWN CORE - DSBIA PROVIDED COORDINATED OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ON KEY POLICY AND PLANNING EFFORTS AFFECTING THE DOWNTOWN CORE, INCLUDING THE STATE STREET MASTER PLAN AND ADAPTIVE REUSE/HOUSING INITIATIVES. DSBIA GATHERED AND SHARED DATA ON VISITATION, ECONOMIC TRENDS, AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS, CONVENED STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH COMMITTEES AND PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND SUBMITTED FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP SHAPE BALANCED, FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS THAT SUPPORT DOWNTOWN'S LONG-TERM ECONOMIC HEALTH AND LIVABILITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $905,797
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $905,797

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $24
TOTAL EXPENSES $24

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $905,797 N/A N/A
Expenses $24 N/A N/A
Net Income $905,773 N/A N/A
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
17

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
0
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLEY MCADOO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CROSBY SLAUGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET GARUFIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BURNHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON ROBERTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMADA CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE PAYNE CAMPBELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STENN PARTONS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK LAGERQUIST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM GEEB BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A PRESIDENT 3.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A TREASURER 3.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A SECRETARY 3.00
$0 $0 $0
N/A VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
$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 $905,797 $24 $905,873 $905,773
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