EIN 27-3596446

Downtown Boston Business Improvement District

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
15
City
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) was created by property owners committed to achieving the district's full potential as a premier and vibrant destination.
Also known as...
Downtown Boston Business Improvement District Corporation
Total revenues
$3,722,843
2023
Total expenses
$3,931,308
2023
Total assets
$5,195,062
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Downtown Boston Business Improvement District

Programs and services provided by the Corporation include the following:cleaning and hospitality supplemental cleaning of public ways, including cleaning curb lines, litter removal, sidewalk pressure-washing, supplemental cleaning of big belly solar compactors, and removal of handbills, gum, and graffiti. Hiring and training uniformed ambassadors to give directions, answer questions, distribute maps and other District information, and provide other assistance to residents, employees, property and Business owners, and visitors in the District. These services enhance the cleanliness of the District and make it more inviting, encouraging tourism and Business development in the area. During the period of july 1, 2023 through december 31, 2023 approximately 45% of the corporations time and resources will be expended on these areas.district promotions - programming activities and special events, promotion of Downtown businesses and amenities, maintaining website to serve as the definitive resource to Downtown, Business attraction and retention, promotion of economic development through market and real estate analyses. During the period of july 1, 2023 through december 31, 2023 approximately 30% of the Corporation's time and resources will be expended on these areas.capital improvements & beautification: investment in public space beautification including but not limited to year-round plantings, hanging baskets, tables and chairs, public art; support of additional capital investment by both private and public entities. During the period of july 1, 2023 through december 31, 2023 approximately 12% of the Corporation's time and resources will be expended on these areas.

Personnel at Downtown Boston Business Improvement District

NameTitleCompensation
Michael NicholsPresident and Chief Executive Officer$115,500
Rose BoardmanChief Financial Officer
Nojdar AgaOperations Director Ambassador Program
Michael D. TestaOperations Manager
Doug MeyerMembership Services and Database Manager
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Downtown Boston Business Improvement District

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,558,068
Program services$45,310
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$119,465
Total revenues$3,722,843

Form 990s for Downtown Boston Business Improvement District

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-29990View PDF
2023-062023-09-26990View PDF
2022-062022-09-26990View PDF
2021-062021-09-30990View PDF
2020-062021-06-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
Address
101 Arch St 160
Boston, MA 02110
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
downtownboston.org/ 
Phone
(617) 261-0066
Facebook page
downtownboston 
IRS details
EIN
27-3596446
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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