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Developing Communities.) is a community development organization that advances equitable economic growth, entrepreneurship, workforce development, arts and humanities, food access, placemaking, and neighborhood revitalization throughout Northeast Washington, DCboth within and beyond designated Main Street corridors. Through its management of Rhode Island Avenue Main Street and Upper Bladensburg Road Main Street, DC Squared provides small business technical assistance, storefront improvement, market analysis, business recruitment, vacancy activation, and entrepreneur support. The organization also creates market opportunities and business incubation pathways that help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and access permanent commercial space. Beyond its Main Street programs, DC Squared develops workforce and entrepreneurial pathways while curating community events, markets, and public spaces that strengthen neighborhood identity, improve food access, activate underutilized spaces, and expand access to arts, humanities, culture, and economic opportunity. Through strategic partnerships, DC Squared integrates community development, event and space curation, real estate activation, and neighborhood-serving initiatives to build vibrant, walkable, and economically resilient communities. 585806 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X The Organization 2028089050 2300 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018 Michaela Blanchard Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 79897 0 0 Malik Edwards Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chloe Fedyna Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Evan Omersa Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynsey Templeton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carlos Davis Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jack Sterne Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrick Murray Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Evette Banfield Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 79897 0 0 0 false false false 661188 12545 673733 0 673733 0 0 0 X 109448 109448 79897 74287 2805 2805 108445 100831 3807 3807 14725 3669 11056 74604 49350 25254 8000 8000 186894 135454 49190 2250 12224 10553 842 829 5218 3637 1475 106 9507 9335 172 15333 13593 1740 3225 2604 621 112417 59964 39639 12814 258 258 6467 5081 1386 Miscellaneous 1305 1305 747967 585806 139550 22611 40236 77962 7744 176870 249707 21394 17765 10363 10363 2789 4000 253033 345434 35397 78616 40312 75709 78616 X 177324 266818 177324 266818 253033 345434 X -74234 163728 X false false false X 867864 699265 704909 656275 673733 3602046 867864 699265 704909 656275 673733 3602046 3602046 3602046 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10363 10363 true Studio Chique A Full Service Salon 2308 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018 262719817 13423 Small Business Assistance Action Als Tire Company 2515 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington DC 20018 521766578 8500 Small Business Assistance BAC 10 LLC dba Ritas Water Ice 2318 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018 270114981 6000 Small Business Assistance Fish King 403 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20002 990963482 5000 Small Business Assistance Ididos Social House Inc 14526 Bentley Park Dr Burtonsville MD 20866 933502178 9000 Small Business Assistance Jackson and Tull Chartered Engineer 2705 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington DC 20018 521004080 7500 Small Business Assistance Jaliyaa Coffee LLC 670 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20002 874590691 5000 Small Business Assistance Jones Electric 3615 30th St NE Washington DC 20018 521265815 5000 Small Business Assistance KBCDC Inc 3174 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington DC 20018 260822364 5000 Small Business Assistance Provost 2127 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018 823216125 5000 Small Business Assistance Sai Liquors 2725 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington DC 20018 933896524 7500 Small Business Assistance Small Planes Coffee 2400 T St NE Washington DC 20002 813473132 5000 Small Business Assistance Studio Elan Salon & SpaCleashay Ch 3172 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington DC 20018 743080172 5000 Small Business Assistance The Spice Suite 2201 Channing St NE Washington DC 20017 872508366 5000 Small Business Assistance Vernon Martins Salon 2129 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018 471378673 10000 Small Business Assistance Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Executive Director circulates a copy of the Form 990 to all Directors for their review. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c All Directors are required annually to read the Conflict of Interest Policy and attest to compliance. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The compensation of the Executive Director is approved annually by the Board. The review and approval process consist of a performance evaluation, as well as consideration of comparable salaries in the geographic area. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 All documents are available for viewing and copying at the Organizations office. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Available Upon Request Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Adjustment to tie net assets List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Contract Fees: $63,301Clean Team: $123,593 General explanation attachment Exempt Purpose & Mission Statement:Distinct Corridors. Developing Communities., also known as DC Squared or DC, is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and growing small businesses in neighborhood corridors, as well as preserving and promoting community history through art, culture, and architecture. Improving commercial properties and streetscapes, increasing food access and promoting local businesses through special events and festivals. Creating new jobs and attracting new locally-owned businesses.