Nonprofit · EIN 56-1570881
ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $794,033 | $713,814 | $80,219 | $322,590 | $0 | $322,590 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $522,604 | $607,838 | -$85,234 | $242,540 | $169 | $242,371 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $487,847 | $490,777 | -$2,930 | $330,533 | $2,928 | $327,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,189
- of which government grants
- $40,936
- Membership dues
- $25,253
- Program service revenue
- $721,887
- Investment income
- $5,957
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,523
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $226,960
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,205
- Travel
- $23,855
- Depreciation
- $4,735
- Program services (functional)
- $635,139
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,675
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $242,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $322,590
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $322,590
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,970
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $322,590
- Gross receipts
- $794,033
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEXTER HAZEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA HENDRIX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GEOFF KOSLOW | CO-SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BETH LANE | BOARD ATTORN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL LIEBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DREW POLLICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JUSTIN RABUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA MONQUE RAVENEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CATE RYBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETH SILVERMAN | CO-SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TED SULLIVAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY THACKER | NONVOTING AD Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NEAL WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JARED WHEATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERSON ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEXTER HAZEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HENDRIX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GEOFF KOSLOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH LANE | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JILL LIEBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN RABUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA MONQUE RAVENEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETH SILVERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TED SULLIVAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NEAL WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JARED WHEATLEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHA ALMODOVAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE COOMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NUR EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEIGH HARDES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEXTER HAZEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HENDRIX | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH LANE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JILL LIEBERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNA PRIEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN RABUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA MONQUE RAVENEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATE RYBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETH SILVERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAY STEPHENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TED SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NEAL WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 29 HAYWOOD ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2835
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JESSICA HENDRIX
- Signed the 990
- HAYDEN PLEMMONS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 251-9973
- Website
- WWW.ASHEVILLEDOWNTOWN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SULLIVAN & SULLIVAN PLLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE JOYFUL EXPERIENCE OF WORKING, LIVING, AND EXPLORING IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE. AS THE VOICE OF DOWNTOWN, WE WORK TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT INNOVATION FOR A DYNAMIC, ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT FUTURE. WE WHOLEHEARTEDLY ADVOCATE FOR A DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE THAT IS BEAUTIFUL, SAFE, AND WELCOMING FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- TO BE A LEADER AND ADVOCATE FOR THE VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE.
- TO BE A LEADER AND ADVOCATE FOR THE VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE.
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
- 56-1570881
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $322,590
- Income (IRS master file)
- $794,033
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $794,033 | $713,814 | $322,590 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $522,604 | $607,838 | $242,540 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $487,847 | $490,777 | $330,533 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $492,184 | $422,782 | $330,535 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 56-1570881).
Questions about ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC is 56-1570881.
- Is ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1988.
- Are donations to ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 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 ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 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 ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 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 ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA HENDRIX.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $794,033, expenses of $713,814 and total assets of $322,590 at year end.
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