Nonprofit · EIN 27-0769146
DC BID COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $318,862 | $404,966 | -$86,104 | $239,006 | $76,225 | $162,781 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $271,846 | $197,449 | $74,397 | $279,036 | $30,151 | $248,885 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $271,589 | $110,100 | $161,489 | $254,488 | $0 | $254,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $318,680
- Membership dues
- $318,680
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $182
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $122,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $29,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $181,452
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,389
- Accounting fees
- $21,303
- Travel
- $311
- Program services (functional)
- $210,933
- Management and general (functional)
- $194,033
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $279,036
- Total assets, end of year
- $239,006
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $76,225
- Net assets, end of year
- $162,781
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $162,781
- Gross receipts
- $318,862
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN HAWKINSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,167 | $13,333 |
| MAURA BROPHY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MOORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERREN PRICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE AVERY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENYATTAH ROBINSON | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MCLOUD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB BILEK | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMEKA MONEME | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARDEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA NOELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONA AGOURIDIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BROSMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENYATTAH ROBINSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE MOORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE STERNLIEB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GERREN PRICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEONA ARGOURIDIS | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BROSMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE AVERY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMEKA MONEME | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARDEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAURA BROPHY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINA NOELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MCLOUD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN HAWKINSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN HAWKINSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
| KENYATTAH ROBINSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE MOORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE STERNLIEB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GERREN PRICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEONA ARGOURIDIS | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BROSMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE AVERY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMEKA MONEME | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARDEN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAURA BROPHY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINA NOELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MCLOUD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1275 K ST NW NO 10, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4083
- In care of
- % ANNE-MARIE BAIRSTOW
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- COLLEEN HAWKINSON, 1207 EMERSON STREET, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
- Signed the 990
- COLLEEN HAWKINSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 638-3232
- Website
- WWW.DCBIDCOUNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING A) TO UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON TOPICS OF INTEREST AND CONCERN TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENT AND PLACE-MAKING, SAFETY AND SECURITY, AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; B) TO AID, WORK WITH, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ENGAGED IN SIMILAR PURPOSES; AND C) TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND TO THAT END TO TAKE AND HOLD BY BEQUEST, DEVISE, GIFT, GRANT, PURCHASE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE, EITHER ABSOLUTELY OR JOINTLY WITH ANY OTHER PERSON OR CORPORATION, ANY PROPERTY, REAL, PERSONAL, TANGIBLE, OR INTANGIBLE, OR AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST THEREIN, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OF VALUE.
Program accomplishments
- THE DC BID COUNCIL WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EXTERNAL PARTNERS TO CATALYZE NEIGHBORHOODS AND PROMOTE A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE CITY BY DRIVING COLLABORATION AMONG THE DISTRICT'S 13 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (BIDS). IN ADDITION, THE DC BID COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH BIDS AND THEIR DELIVERY OF DAILY CRITICAL PUBLIC-FACING SERVICES WHILE HELPING TO EFFECTUATE LONG TERM, INCLUSIVE ENHANCEMENTS THAT HAVE PROVIDED POWERFUL BENEFITS TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND VISITORS FOR THE PAST QUARTER CENTURY AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO.Expenses $210,933
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0769146
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $239,006
- Income (IRS master file)
- $318,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $318,862 | $404,966 | $239,006 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $271,846 | $197,449 | $279,036 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $271,589 | $110,100 | $254,488 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $248,187 | $235,386 | $92,999 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 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 27-0769146).
Questions about DC BID COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of DC BID COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DC BID COUNCIL is 27-0769146.
- Is DC BID COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to DC BID COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DC BID COUNCIL 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 DC BID COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DC BID COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DC BID COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names COLLEEN HAWKINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of DC BID COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,167 (COLLEEN HAWKINSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DC BID COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $318,862, expenses of $404,966 and total assets of $239,006 at year end.
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