Nonprofit · EIN 36-3840947
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN
Tax-exempt · ELGIN, IL 60120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $250,408 | $288,547 | -$38,139 | $390,143 | $67,795 | $322,348 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $278,956 | $266,848 | $12,108 | $370,407 | $9,920 | $360,487 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $283,184 | $294,926 | -$11,742 | $373,724 | $25,345 | $348,379 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $152,376
- of which government grants
- $145,875
- Program service revenue
- $96,828
- Investment income
- $1,204
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $154,057
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $174,592
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,125
- Accounting fees
- $1,339
- Program services (functional)
- $232,635
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,912
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $370,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $390,143
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,795
- Net assets, end of year
- $322,348
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $322,348
- Gross receipts
- $250,408
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN PINON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHRIS DAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOY SYMONDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK NOVELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KERRI LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILBUR DUMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM BROCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE KROISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN PINON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS DAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOY SYMONDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK NOVELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KERRI LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILBUR DUMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM BROCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARC MYLOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE KROISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE KROISS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BRIAN PINON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOY SYMONDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK NOVELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM BROCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KERRI LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILBUR DUMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC MYLOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31 S GROVE AVE SUITE 100, ELGIN, IL 60120-6403
- In care of
- % ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOY SYMONDS, 60-2 S GROVE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120
- Signed the 990
- JOY SYMONDS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (847) 488-1456
- Website
- DOWNTOWNELGIN.COM
- Return prepared by
- EAG CHICAGO NORTHWEST LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO REVITALIZE, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN ELGIN'S HISTORIC CITY CENTER.
Program accomplishments
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTHE DNA ACTIVELY RECRUITS NEW BUSINESSES TO VACANT DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES. IT SUPPORTS EXISTING BUSINESSES THROUGH EDUCATION, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. IT ADVOCATED FOR PRO-GROWTH CITY POLICIES AT THE ADVISEMENT OF BUSINESSES AND PROPERTY OWNERS. THESE INITIATIVES FACILITATE LONG-TERM, SUSTAINABLE AND VIBRANT BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN.COMMUNITY BUILDING & COLLABORATIONTHE DNA BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESSES, PROPERTY OWNERS, CITY OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND OTHER KEY STAKE HOLDERS TO COLLABORATE, PARTNER AND BUILD A THRIVING DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY.PERCEPTION & PROMOTIONTHE DNA WORKS WITH THE CITY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE ALL THAT ELGIN HAS TO OFFER. IT GETS THE WORD OUT ABOUT OUR GREAT CITY THROUGH MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IT HELPS TO MANAGE THE IMAGE AND PERCEPTION OF DOWNTOWN ELGIN (AND BY DEFAULT THE CITY AS A WHOLE) THROUGH THE PRESS AND OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS.BEAUTIFICATION & PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENTTHE DNA IS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PRESERVATION THE RICH HERITAGE OF DOWNTOWN ELGIN. DNA CHAMPIONS THE CITY'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY, HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND BEST IN CLASS URBAN DESIGN, THEREBY ENHANCING ITS ARTISTIC CHARACTER AND FORWARD THINKING IDEALS.Expenses $232,635 · revenue $96,828
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3840947
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $390,143
- Income (IRS master file)
- $250,408
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $250,408 | $288,547 | $390,143 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $278,956 | $266,848 | $370,407 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $283,184 | $294,926 | $373,724 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $267,243 | $257,961 | $378,272 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 36-3840947).
Questions about DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN is 36-3840947.
- Is DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN 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 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN 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 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN 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 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOY SYMONDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $250,408, expenses of $288,547 and total assets of $390,143 at year end.
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