EIN 45-2933562

Downtowndc Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Z99: Unknown
Description
The Downtowndc Foundation supports philanthropic initiatives in downtown DC, enhancing service to the community through homeless services, park revitalization, public art and programming and public space improvements. The foundation distributed welcome home kits, catered hot holiday meals, and provides nutrition programs. It also supports the operations, maintenance and programming of Franklin Park, funding its beautification and landscaping needs in 2022.
Related structure
Downtowndc Foundation is a subordinate organization under Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID).
Also known as...
Downtown Business Improvement District Foundation
Total revenues
$639,312
2023
Total expenses
$609,136
2023
Total assets
$359,136
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Downtowndc Foundation

Homeless services:the Downtowndc Foundation distributed $500 welcome home kits to individuals transitioning from homelessness to housing, catered, hot thanksgiving and christmas meal celebrations, and distributed 756 overnight kits that included hygiene items, winter clothing and blankets and nutritious snacks and water. In partnership with macy's metro center, the Downtowndc Foundation piloted a women's wellness day which included personal bra and underwear fittings, essential hygiene item kits, and a catered lunch. The Downtowndc Foundation additionally funded a crucial homelessness survey in downtown that identified urgent needs and challenges for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Foundation also helped fund a new facility manager position at the downtown day services center.
Parks and public spaces:the Foundation supports the operations, maintenance and programming of the world-class green space, franklin park. In 2023, the Downtowndc Foundation supported the addition of stepping stones and landscaping around the slide in the children's garden. The Foundation also purchased tables, chairs, and umbrellas to provide shade and seating in chinatown park.
Cultural and social impact: the Downtowndc Foundation funded and secured sponsorships to support a variety of free programming for the community including "rock the park" a weekend concert in franklin park; summer in the square, a celebration of the art, history and culture of dc held in the reopened mcpherson park, made possible through a grant from humanities dc; frosted at franklin park's winter light displays and programming; jazz & blossoms (a premier event of the national cherry blossom festival); and the inaugural kids world event, a weekend full of fun programming for families and kids of all ages.

Grants made by Downtowndc Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID)Support Downtown Bid's Activities$84,632

Who funds Downtowndc Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Humanities Council of Washington DC2023 Visions - Projects & Events Grant (History): Summer on the Square: Past, Present and Future$25,000
Monumental Sports and Entertainment FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
DP and K FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$6,085
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Downtowndc Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Ann FriedmanFounder and Chief Executive Officer , Planet Word View / Board Member$0
Gerren PriceChief Executive Officer and President - Downtown Bid$0
Satchel Kaplan-AllenChief of Staff
Gregory LeinweberBoard Member$0
Rachel HartmanExecutive Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Downtowndc Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$628,420
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$422
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$10,470
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$639,312

Form 990s for Downtowndc Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF

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Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Humanities Council of Washington DC
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Homelessness
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
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
downtowndcfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(202) 549-9558
IRS details
EIN
45-2933562
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Z99: Z99
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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