2026-07-02T09:56:53-07:00 2025-12-31 363195524 Jacobs & Newmark PC 100 Lexington Drive Suite 250 Buffalo Grove IL 60089 990 2025-01-01 363887732 DOWNTOWN WHEATON ASSOCIATION DOWN 6306820633 206 N MAIN STREET WHEATON IL 60187 CHERYL ARMSTRONG TREASURER 2026-07-02 true Anthony Di John P01047725 8475370100 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRIAN BARE 206 N MAIN STREET WHEATON IL 60187 598850 false X WWW.VISITDOWNTOWNWHEATON.ORG X 1993 IL The Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to driving economic growth and opportunity in downtown Wheaton by fostering connections between local businesses and the community. 16 16 4 20 0 145042 171289 405834 422865 1615 4696 0 552491 598850 0 0 221281 242073 0 0 326209 354332 547490 596405 5001 2445 253464 186698 140758 71547 112706 115151 The Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to driving economic growth and opportunity in downtown Wheaton by fostering connections between local businesses and the community. false false 222163 Salaries expense consists of compensation for four full-time employees who are responsible for carrying out the organizations mission of promoting economic growth and community engagement in downtown Wheaton. These employees manage day-to-day operations, coordinate events and programming, develop partnerships with local businesses, and oversee marketing and outreach initiatives. Their efforts are essential to fostering collaboration between businesses and the community and ensuring the successful execution of programs that support local economic development. 182765 Program expenses primarily relate to the planning and execution of community events and initiatives designed to enhance engagement and stimulate economic activity. Throughout the year, the organization hosts a variety of events, including seasonal and holiday celebrations, job fairs, and business networking forums. These programs provide opportunities for local businesses to connect with residents, attract visitors to the downtown area, and contribute to overall economic vitality. 67359 Advertising expenses include costs associated with promoting downtown Wheaton businesses, community events, and economic development initiatives. The organization utilizes various marketing channels to increase visibility for local businesses and drive customer traffic to the downtown area. These efforts are aligned with the organizations mission by supporting business growth, enhancing community awareness, and encouraging local spending. Advertising is a key component in ensuring strong participation in events and sustained economic activity within the downtown district. 472287 false false false false false false false false false true 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 true 13 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false false X ALLISON ORR 6306820633 206 N MAIN STREET WHEATON IL 60187 ALLISON ORR Executive Dir. 60.00 0.00 X 109303 0 0 BETSY ADAMOWSKI Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHERYL ARMSTRONG Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN BARE President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM BARRETT Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE BENARD Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN BISHEL Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 KARL DILLENKOFFER Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD HUINER Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOANNA JACOBS-NOLAN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JIM KOZIK Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 GUS LEVENTIS Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT MARQUEZ Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JIM MATHIESON Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGO MCCOLLISTER Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY MEYER Vice President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DICK O'GORMAN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN ROBBINS Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 MASSIMO SALATINO Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC SCHLICKMAN Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 VANESSA STANG Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA UPHAM Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 109303 1 false false false 0 21350 149939 171289 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 561499 147377 147377 SPECIAL TAX ASSESSMENT 275488 275488 422865 4696 4696 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 598850 422865 4696 0 0 0 0 109303 109303 0 112860 112860 0 2417 2417 17493 17493 0 761 761 12825 12825 0 0 0 0 67359 67359 6384 108 6276 15644 15644 0 24750 24750 2964 140 2824 0 651 651 0 0 357 6661 6661 PROGRAM EVENT EXPENSE 182765 182765 COMMUNITY INCENTIVES/PUBLIC RE 16301 392 15909 GIFT CERTIFICATE EXPENSE 8611 6179 2432 BANK FEES 5693 5693 2606 2606 596405 256943 339105 0 23207 15365 201314 160414 0 21950 90 0 0 0 0 0 9587 7444 2143 0 0 0 0 6993 8686 253464 186698 31313 8499 46011 31673 63434 31375 140758 71547 X 112706 115151 112706 115151 253464 186698 2445 X true X false true false 9587 7444 2143 2143 CREDIT CARD 4398 GIFT CERTIFICATE REIMBURSEMENT 26977 31375 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990THE RETURN WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD DURING ITS NEXT BOARD MEETINGPRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONTHE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON AN AS REQUESTED BASIS Form 990, Part V, Line 1c Schedule O, Part V, Line 1c: The organization issued and filed the required Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC information returns.