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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1762690

DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

Financials

$1.4M$1.3M2023$1.3M$1.1M2024$1.2M$1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,222,039$1,030,143$191,896$852,833$13,105$839,728
December 31, 2024990$1,297,125$1,090,861$206,264$677,108$29,276$647,832
December 31, 2023990$1,387,344$1,257,025$130,319$502,446$60,878$441,568
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$724,970
of which government grants
$95,887
Program service revenue
$482,033
Investment income
$14,525
Net income from sales of inventory
$511
Other revenue
$511

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,977
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,791
Other salaries and wages
$411,788
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$561,329
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,646
Occupancy
$32,406
Travel
$7,375
Depreciation
$4,523
Program services (functional)
$735,369
Management and general (functional)
$251,780
Fundraising (functional)
$42,994

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$677,108
Total assets, end of year
$852,833
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,105
Net assets, end of year
$839,728
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,900
Net assets without donor restrictions
$779,728
Net assets with donor restrictions
$60,000
Gross receipts
$1,222,115
Employees
13
Volunteers
121
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN MANNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ROSE LATHROPVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAN MURPHYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS ROSELLISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CRAIG JEWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LOGAN MCQUAIGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON HAYNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TYLER SCHROEDEREX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
2$0
AMY ROBINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATE GROENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN HAMMILLEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN MANNCURRENT PRESDIENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ROSE LATHROPVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAN MURPHYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS ROSELLICURRENT SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RHIANNON TROUTMAN2024 PRESIDENT, MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINETT NARDONE2024 SECRETARY, MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CRAIG JEWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LOGAN MCQUAIGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON HAYNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ASHLEY FEJERANBOARD MEMBER THROUGH OCT 2024
Trustee or director
2$0
TYLER SCHROEDEREX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
2$0
HOLLIE HUTHMANEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY FEJERANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CRAIG JEWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS ROSELLIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RHIANNON TROUTMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JENNIFER STEPHANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KEN MANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LINETT NARDONESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROSE LATHROPVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
HOLLIE HUTHMANEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1201, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-1201
In care of
% KEN MANN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KEN MANN, PO BOX 1201, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
Signed the 990
KEN MANN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(360) 527-8710
Return prepared by
Avlon Finance Inc PS

Mission

THE DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM PARTNERSHIP CHAMPIONS THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF COMMERCE, CULTURE AND CELEBRATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ONGOING DBP EVENTS ARE MEANT TO DRIVE TRAFFIC AND CREATE A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN. THESE INCLUDE AN ART WALK AND MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAYS, A CONCERT SERIES CALLED DOWNTOWN SOUNDS, TWO WINE WALKS PER YEAR, TRICK-OR-TREAT AND HOLIDAY SEASON EVENTS AND DISPLAYS.
    Expenses $350,214 · revenue $226,290
  • BEAUTIFICATION & CLEANING: THE DBP IS CONTRACTED BY THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO DOWNTOWN. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A SAFER AND CLEANER CITY CENTER, INCLUDING SEASONAL PLANTING, WEEDING AND LEAF REMOVAL. THE CLEAN TEAM IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR LITTER CLEAN UP FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, AND ORGANIZES 1-2 VOLUNTEER EVENTS A YEAR FOR LARGE SCALE CLEAN UP EFFORTS. THE DBP MANAGES A GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM WHERE GRAFFITI IS REMOVED FROM PRIVATE BUILDINGS, AND IS FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAMS PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS.
    Expenses $245,633 · revenue $245,921
  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE DBP ADMINISTERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION OF DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM AND AS A MEANS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE QUARTERLY DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS, SAFETY, AND OTHER RELATED RESOURCE SHARING. THE CITY BLOCK PROGRAM ALLOWS STAFF AND BUSINESS OWNERS MORE DIRECT ACCESS TO EACH OTHER, HELPING TO SHAPE THE DBP FOCAL POINTS. THE DBP ALSO SUPPORTS ADDRESSING SAFETY CONCERNS THAT HAVE ARISEN IN DOWNTOWN BY CONTRACTING WITH THE CITY FOR THE SAFETY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, ALLOWING A TEAM OF AMBASSADORS TO WALK DOWNTOWN AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH FOLKS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED IN PART BY CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAMS PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP.
    Expenses $139,522 · grants $11,977 · revenue $9,822

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1762690
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$852,833
Income (IRS master file)
$1,222,115

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,222,039$1,030,143$852,833XML
990December 2024$1,297,125$1,090,861$677,108XML
990December 2023$1,387,344$1,257,025$502,446XML
990December 2022$931,807$892,328$354,867IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 31-1762690).

Questions about DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION is 31-1762690.
Is DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION 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 BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KEN MANN.
Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,222,039, expenses of $1,030,143 and total assets of $852,833 at year end.

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