Nonprofit · EIN 61-1947643
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,836,341 | $6,047,765 | -$211,424 | $6,459,532 | $1,903,454 | $4,556,078 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,498,684 | $6,135,514 | -$636,830 | $6,031,862 | $1,264,360 | $4,767,502 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,973,761 | $5,020,073 | -$46,312 | $6,112,068 | $707,736 | $5,404,332 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $900,227
- of which government grants
- $695,966
- Program service revenue
- $4,822,928
- Investment income
- $113,186
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $463,840
- Other salaries and wages
- $650,797
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,339,537
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28,465
- Accounting fees
- $212,404
- Depreciation
- $33,841
- Program services (functional)
- $4,542,345
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,452,777
- Fundraising (functional)
- $52,643
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,031,862
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,459,532
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,903,454
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,556,078
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $297,828
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,294,327
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $261,751
- Gross receipts
- $5,836,341
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SILVER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $256,370 | $19,258 |
| CLAUDE IMBAULT | VP OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $172,723 | $21,357 |
| MELISSA BUCKMINSTER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,720 | $14,791 |
| RICHARD MONGARRO | VP OF CLEAN & SAFE OP (AS OF 7/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,437 | $11,240 |
| CHRISTINE MANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WHITFIELD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN GOOD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE AREVALO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA COSTELLO | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUNLAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FUNKHOUSER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HOWDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER QUARTAROLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN REED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA ROSENBLATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON HUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS TROTIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY CHUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER QUINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIAN WEEKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS FREISE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KINGSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SILVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $215,451 | $16,696 |
| CLAUDE IMBAULT | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $162,577 | $18,873 |
| LAURA SHAEFER | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 24 | $131,770 | $0 |
| DE'ANTE BERNSTINE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,020 | $12,191 |
| MELISSA BUCKMINSTER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,602 | $14,009 |
| CHRISTINE MANN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WHITFIELD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN GOOD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE AREVALO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUNLAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FUNKHOUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER QUARTAROLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN REED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA ROSENBLATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VELZO | BOARD MEMBER (TO MARCH 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TROTIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER QUINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIAN WEEKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SILVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $204,122 | $14,867 |
| CLAUDE IMBAULT | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $156,400 | $15,575 |
| CHRISTINE MANN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WHITFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN GOOD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE AREVALO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY BIRDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA COSTELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUNLAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FUNKHOUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER QUARTAROLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN REED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA ROSENBLATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VELZO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH UNGER TO MAY 2023 | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SCRAFANO TO JUNE 2023 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TROTIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 235 MONTGOMERY ST STE 828, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104-2913
- In care of
- % GLENN A GOOD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT SILVER, 235 MONTGOMERY STREET 828, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT SILVER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (415) 634-2251
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.DOWNTOWNSF.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 61-1947643 or by the name DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
WE LEAD THE WAY IN BUILDING A THRIVING DOWNTOWN WHERE BUSINESS GETS DONE, PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, COME TO EXPLORE, AND MAKE MEMORIES.
Program accomplishments
- CLEANING SERVICES - CLEANING SERVICES ARE OFFERED DAILY FROM 6 AM - 8 PM. CLEANING AMBASSADORS PERFORM PAN AND BROOM SIDEWALK SWEEPS, REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS, SCRUB AND CLEAN SPILLS, REMOVE GRAFFITI, CLEAN HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND POWER WASH SIDEWALKS.SAFETY SERVICES - SAFETY AMBASSADORS ARE VISIBLE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE TEAM WHO PRIMARILY OBSERVE, ADVISE, AND REPORT QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT AND JACKSON SQUARE. THEY OPERATE 6 AM - 8 PM DAILY. DCBD ALSO FUNDS AN OUTREACH WORKER THROUGH A NON-PROFIT PARTNER TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ON THE STREETS.MOBILITY MANAGEMENT - DCBD PARTNERS WITH THE CITY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES TO ADVOCATE FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MICRO MOBILITY PROJECTS AND RIDERSHIP USAGE.Expenses $3,832,893 · revenue $4,525,347
- PUBLIC REALM & BEAUTIFICATION - DCBD HAS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC REALM ACTION PLAN TO REIMAGINE DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO WITH CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES TO CREATE NEW PUBLIC SPACES AND REVITALIZE EXISTING SPACES AND ALLEYS WITH MURALS, LIGHTING, GREENING, SEATING, AND ON-GOING ACTIVATION AND EVENTS.MARKETING & PROMOTION - DCBD MANAGES A WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, AND PUBLISHES A REGULAR E-NEWSLETTER TO ENGAGE WITH PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND VISITORS.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - DCBD TRACKS GROUND FLOOR VACANCIES AND PROVIDES DISTRICT DATA TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS. THESE TOOLS ARE USED TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO. DCBD MAY ALSO PROVIDE MICRO GRANTS TO SMALL BUSINESSES.Expenses $709,452 · revenue $297,581
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1947643
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,459,532
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,836,341
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,836,341 | $6,047,765 | $6,459,532 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,498,684 | $6,135,514 | $6,031,862 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,973,761 | $5,020,073 | $6,112,068 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,027,009 | $4,480,171 | $5,832,012 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 61-1947643).
Questions about DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT is 61-1947643.
- Is DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT 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 COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT SILVER.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $256,370 (ROBERT SILVER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,836,341, expenses of $6,047,765 and total assets of $6,459,532 at year end.
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