2025-12-11T13:25:15-06:00 2024-12-31 952089835 BARTLETT PRINGLE & WOLF LLP 1123 CHAPALA ST PO BOX 90860 SANTA BARBARA CA 931900860 990 2024-08-23 994692721 DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION DOWN 8052161223 419 STATE STREET SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 ROBIN ELANDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8052161223 2025-12-11 1 1 JOHN J BRITTON P00290353 8059637811 2025-12-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X ROBIN ELANDER 419 STATE STREET SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 905797 0 X NA X 2024 CA 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. 17 17 0 17 0 0 0 905797 0 0 905797 0 0 0 0 0 24 24 905773 905873 100 905773 X 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. 0 0 905797 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. 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. 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. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA X JANET AMES 8059652098 419 STATE STREET SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 X KELLEY MCADOO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CROSBY SLAUGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANET GARUFIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN BURNHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RON ROBERTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMADA CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE PAYNE CAMPBELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STENN PARTONS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIRK LAGERQUIST BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM GEEB BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTIN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DE L'ARBRE PRESIDENT 3.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD YATES TREASURER 3.00 X 0 0 0 TREY PINNER SECRETARY 3.00 X 0 0 0 TREVOR LARGE VICE PRESIDENT 3.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASSESSMENTS 900099 905797 905797 905797 905797 905797 0 0 BANK FEES 24 24 24 0 24 0 0 905873 0 905873 0 100 0 100 X 0 905773 0 905773 0 905873 905773 0 X 0 0 0 X 905797 905797 905797 905797 0 0 0 905797 905797 905797 X PART III, SHORT YEAR EXPLANATION: DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 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. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT/CPA IN COORDINATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD TREASURER AND PRESIDENT FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS, INCLUDING VERIFICATION OF PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AND GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES. AFTER THIS INTERNAL REVIEW, THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND REQUEST CLARIFICATIONS AT A SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING OR VIA EMAIL. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AND ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS ARE MADE, THE BOARD AUTHORIZES THE FILING, AND THE FINAL FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DSBIA REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST DISCLOSURE UPON JOINING THE BOARD AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. AT EACH BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS. WHEN A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE INTERESTED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING (AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, FROM DISCUSSION) ON THE MATTER. THE EXISTENCE OF ANY CONFLICTS AND THE RECUSAL OR OTHER ACTION TAKEN ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MONITOR COMPLETION OF ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS AND ENSURE THAT PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ARE FOLLOWED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS FOLLOWS: (1) THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND KEY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE VIA EMAIL, MAIL, OR IN-PERSON REVIEW. (2) THE ORGANIZATION POSTS FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES AS PART OF BOARD PACKETS ON THE WEBSITE DOWNTOWNSB.ORG IN COMPLIANCE WITH BROWN ACT. (3) THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COMPLIES WITH ALL PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FORM 990 AND EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS UNDER IRS REGULATIONS.