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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0022986

DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC

Tax-exempt · STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801

Financials

$770K$672K2023$779K$802K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$778,727$801,693-$22,966$729,240$44,387$684,853
December 31, 2023990$770,191$672,454$97,737$775,501$67,682$707,819
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$160,667
of which government grants
$151,667
Program service revenue
$582,953
Investment income
$35,107
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$106,990
Other salaries and wages
$182,036
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$340,509
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$66
Accounting fees
$4,700
Occupancy
$10,571
Depreciation
$33,121
Program services (functional)
$784,148
Management and general (functional)
$14,058
Fundraising (functional)
$3,487

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$775,501
Total assets, end of year
$729,240
Total liabilities, end of year
$44,387
Net assets, end of year
$684,853
Land, buildings and equipment
$78,706
Gross receipts
$778,727
Employees
7
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEE ANNE JEFFRIESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$91,492$15,498
SHARON HERLOCHERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JONATHAN FRIEDMANVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHRIS MCKEETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AL PRINGLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY BRANDEISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JILL ROSENFELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDSAY JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIAN MORALESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EZRA NANESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CURTIS SHULMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEE ANNE JEFFRIESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$85,000$15,432
SHARON HERLOCHERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JONATHAN FRIEDMANVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHRIS MCKEETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AL PRINGLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY BRANDEISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JILL ROSENFELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDSAY JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARIMA YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EZRA NANESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CURTIS SHULMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
127 S FRASER ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-3872
In care of
% TERESA SPARACINO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEE ANNE JEFFRIES, 127 S FRASER ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Signed the 990
LEE ANNE JEFFRIES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(814) 238-7004
Return prepared by
FIORE FEDELI SNYDER CAROTHERS LLP

Mission

TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND EXTEND THE SAFETY, IMAGE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA. TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT SO AS TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE DOWNTOWN AND ATTRACT BUSINESS, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH FOSTERING AND MAINTAINING A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS AREA FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND EXTEND THE SAFETY, IMAGE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE, PA THROUGH VARIOUS MARKETING ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE GIFT CARD SALES, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MAPS AND GUIDES. THE DISTRICT SPONSORED VARIOUS EVENTS, AND EXTENSIVE REGIONAL MARKETING AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS WITH BILLBOARDS AND NEWSPRINT WERE CONDUCTED. HOLIDAY LIGHTS, ORNAMENTS AND SKYLINES WERE USED TO DECORATE THE STREETSCAPE.
    Expenses $339,496 · revenue $252,389
  • THE CLEANING AMBASSADORS PROVIDE DAILY CLEANING EFFORTS AND THE REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI IN HIGH TRAFFIC, HIGH VISIBILITY AREAS, FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT OF SHOPPERS AND VISITORS.
    Expenses $89,628 · revenue $66,631
  • THE DISTRICT WORKS TO PROMOTE RETAIL, RESTAURANT, RENTAL AND OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITY DOWNTOWN. ALSO, IT ADMINISTERS A STATE PROGRAM TO ASSIST PROPERTY OWNERS WITH THE COST OF NEW SIGNS AND/OR FACADES.
  • Expenses $355,024 · revenue $263,933

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0022986
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$729,240
Income (IRS master file)
$778,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$778,727$801,693$729,240XML
990December 2023$770,191$672,454$775,501XML
990December 2022$700,052$545,003$637,080IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0022986).

Questions about DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC

What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC is 26-0022986.
Is DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEE ANNE JEFFRIES.
Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,492 (LEE ANNE JEFFRIES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $778,727, expenses of $801,693 and total assets of $729,240 at year end.

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