EIN 52-2053279

Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
58
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) is a private non-profit organization that provides capital improvements, resources and research to help diversify the economy and enhance the Downtown experience for all.
Also known as...
Downtown Business Improvement District Corporation
Total revenues
$16,064,624
2023
Total expenses
$16,052,715
2023
Total assets
$19,026,228
2023
Num. employees
58
2023

Program areas at DBID

Safety - the Downtown dc safety program has made the Downtown environment more inviting and increased both the level and the perception of safety on the Downtown streets, through the following major focus areas: safety workers provided visible, reassuring presence on the streets with uniformed foot patrols, were radio-equipped, and placed a special emphasis on hospitality; improved police services, by Downtown workers serving as additional "eyes and ears and by enhanced communication, ongoing coordination and support with and for all local law enforcement agencies. The program also improved order maintenance, and served as an effective crime deterrent, through visibility and consistent coverage; disseminated safety and security-related information, providing a forum to exchange information, and to increase the perception of safety on the Downtown streets.
Homeless - dbid provide day services center for individual adults experiencing homeless to promote self-sufficiency, wellness, recovery and employment. The outreach team also connects individuals experiencing homelessness Downtown with the Downtown day services center to secure permanent housing. For the stakeholder, the bid address public space cleanliness and defects, law enforcement, homeless outreach efforts and building/lighting improvements to improve the streetscape and encourage orderliness. The bid contracts with sasha bruce youthwork to operate the youth drop-in center located at 925 g street, nw. Downtown is gathering place for young people experiencing homeless who are disinclined to seek out adult shelters or service centers.
Maintenance - Downtown maintenance teams provided sidewalk and curb cleaning, trash bagging, and removal of litter in all 110 blocks of the Downtown bid, placing special emphasis on heavily traveled pedestrian areas, especially on aftermath of major events. The heavy maintenance crew utilized street cleaning equipment in the early morning hours, painted light poles, utility boxes and trash receptacles, and made minor repairs, on a daily schedule. Street-level graffiti and illegal posters were removed or painted over within 24 hours of report.

Who funds Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Downtowndc FoundationSupport Downtown Bid's Activities$84,632
AarpDonation in Support of Homeless Services Efforts$10,000

Personnel at DBID

NameTitleCompensation
Gerren PriceChief Executive Officer and President$314,615
Learn MorePresident and Chief Executive Officer
Gerard WiddicombeChief Financial Officer$160,073
Nabavi OliverDirector of Administration$167,531
Gerald WiddicombeDirector of Economic Department$184,974
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for DBID

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,680,892
Program services$13,099,418
Investment income and dividends$284,314
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$0
Total revenues$16,064,624

Form 990s for DBID

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-07-21990View PDF
2019-092021-06-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $84,632 from Downtowndc Foundation
April 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Aarp
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Human servicesAgricultureEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government funding
General information
Address
1275 K St NW 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
downtowndc.org/ 
Phone
(202) 638-3232
Facebook page
DowntownDCBID 
Twitter profile
@ddotdc 
IRS details
EIN
52-2053279
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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