Nonprofit · EIN 36-4288709
DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC
Also known as DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT
Tax-exempt · DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $540,735 | $434,765 | $105,970 | $653,491 | $350 | $653,141 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $521,830 | $444,536 | $77,294 | $547,521 | $350 | $547,171 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $514,522 | $418,838 | $95,684 | $470,227 | $350 | $469,877 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $414,737 | $355,365 | $59,372 | $271,409 | $350 | $271,059 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $425,000
- of which government grants
- $425,000
- Program service revenue
- $97,792
- Investment income
- $263
- Other revenue
- $17,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,042
- Other salaries and wages
- $33,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,045
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $19,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $547,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $653,491
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $350
- Net assets, end of year
- $653,141
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $653,141
- Gross receipts
- $540,735
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN VENEZIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGER Officer | 40 | $93,204 | $8,400 |
| THERESA SCHULZ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VLAHOS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BURNS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHMIDT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF ANDERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA BREZINA | DIRECTOR (EFF. 05/2025) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD DAVIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ROCCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN VENEZIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGER Officer | 40 | $89,600 | $8,400 |
| PHIL STROMBERG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA SCHULZ | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BURNS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF ANDERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VLAHOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BREZINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD DAVIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ROCCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN VENEZIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGER Officer | 40 | $76,350 | $8,441 |
| PHIL STROMBERG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA SCHULZ | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BURNS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF ANDERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VLAHOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BREZINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD DAVIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ROCCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN VENEZIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGER Officer | 40 | $81,168 | $31 |
| PHIL STROMBERG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA SCHULZ | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BURNS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF ANDERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM VLAHOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BREZINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD DAVIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ROCCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 933 CURTISS ST STE A, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-5000
- In care of
- % LINDA KUNZE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIN VENEZIA, 933A CURTISS STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
- Signed the 990
- ERIN VENEZIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGER
- Phone
- (630) 725-0991
- Website
- WWW.DOWNTOWNDG.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLC
Mission
DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF BUSINESS AND THE INCREASED VALUATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ELEVEN IN DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.
Program accomplishments
- THROUGH VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL EVENTS THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TOWARD CREATING A FAVORABLE RETAIL SHOPPING AND SERVICE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT TO INCREASE ACTIVITY WITHIN THE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ELEVEN IN DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS. THE MAIN PROMOTIONAL EVENT IS THE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL HELD IN SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR.
- OTHER PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INCLUDE THE SUMMER NIGHTS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HELD FRIDAYS WEEKLY FROM MAY THROUGH AUGUST, VARIOUS PARADES, THE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE, GIRLS' DAY OUT ACTIVITIES, THE WINE WALK, HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES, VISITS WITH SANTA AND OTHER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, THE ICE FESTIVAL AND OTHER EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-GOING PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING, THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY, THE RESTAURANT GUIDE, DOWNTOWN DOLLARS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, WELCOME FOLDER AND THE WEBSITE.
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
- 36-4288709
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $653,491
- Income (IRS master file)
- $540,735
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $540,735 | $434,765 | $653,491 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $521,830 | $444,536 | $547,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $514,522 | $418,838 | $470,227 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $478,456 | $375,322 | $374,543 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $414,737 | $355,365 | $271,409 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-4288709).
Questions about DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC is 36-4288709.
- Is DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2000.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE 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 DOWNERS GROVE INC 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 DOWNERS GROVE INC 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 DOWNERS GROVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIN VENEZIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,204 (ERIN VENEZIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGER).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $540,735, expenses of $434,765 and total assets of $653,491 at year end.
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