Nonprofit · EIN 74-2640134
AUSTIN DMO INC
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,478,799 | $14,476,061 | $2,002,738 | $7,516,774 | $2,553,594 | $4,963,180 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,892,170 | $12,355,629 | $536,541 | $5,795,517 | $2,835,075 | $2,960,442 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,577,697 | $11,670,333 | -$1,092,636 | $5,507,165 | $3,083,264 | $2,423,901 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,039,654
- of which government grants
- $15,933,580
- Program service revenue
- $215,938
- Investment income
- $211,653
- Other revenue
- $11,554
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $371,132
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,119,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,503,863
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,269,369
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,499
- Accounting fees
- $12,722
- Occupancy
- $555,791
- Travel
- $64,832
- Depreciation
- $56,783
- Program services (functional)
- $12,403,460
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,987,976
- Fundraising (functional)
- $84,625
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,795,517
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,516,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,553,594
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,963,180
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,206,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,963,180
- Gross receipts
- $16,478,799
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Peart | CEO/President Key employee | 40 | $426,070 | $39,293 |
| Samia Burns | Chief Financial Officer Key employee | 40 | $221,429 | $34,251 |
| Meliss Barry | Chief Program Officer Key employee | 40 | $227,677 | $21,884 |
| Jenell Moffett | Chief Impact Officer Key employee | 40 | $221,011 | $21,551 |
| Willia Brice | SVP Inverstor Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,977 | $29,616 |
| Raasin McIntosh | VP Urban Activation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,771 | $21,371 |
| Emily Risinger | Director of Planning + Urban Design Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,043 | $19,985 |
| Hannah Rangel | VP Urban Activation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,043 | $19,985 |
| Olivia Larson | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 0 | $152,776 | $18,139 |
| Robert Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Bridge | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Moulinet | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Maple | Dirctor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Horton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
26 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Kahn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Seth Johnston | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marcy Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Grooms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Paddock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Will Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Saul Paul | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Fielding | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Girard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shreyl Sculley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julia Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Terry | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael McGlash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Janis Daemmrich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Susman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Buckler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Woodroffe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Randazz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Kegle-Whitehead | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Vollmer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Howard | Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Brown | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joshua Garza | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| S Whitney Knight | Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Xavier Pena | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Davon Barbour | President & CEO Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 49 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Peart | CEO/President Key employee | 40 | $412,866 | $35,888 |
| Samia Burns | Chief Financial Officer Key employee | 40 | $210,981 | $31,652 |
| Meliss Barry | Chief Program Officer Key employee | 40 | $217,119 | $20,384 |
| Jenell Moffett | Chief Impact Officer Key employee | 40 | $195,349 | $21,312 |
| Willia Brice | SVP Inverstor Relations Key employee | 40 | $186,859 | $27,442 |
| Raasin McIntosh | VP Urban Activation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,668 | $18,302 |
| Julia Fitch | Chief Operating Officer Key employee | 40 | $167,655 | $17,911 |
| Emily Risinger | Director of Planning + Urban Design Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,452 | $18,567 |
| Vanessa Olson | Dir of Strategic Communication Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,037 | $18,922 |
| Marilyn Willson | VP Resource Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,075 | $21,297 |
| Robert Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Bridge | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brown | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Graham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Moulinet | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Maple | Dirctor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Hendricks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Horton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Kahn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Seth Johnston | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Molly Beth Malcom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcy Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nikelle Meade | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chinna Natesan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Grooms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Paddock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Garza | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caitlyn Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Scheibal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Saul Paul | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Fielding | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sania Shifferd | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Girard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shreyl Sculley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Terry | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael McGlash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis Daemmrich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Susman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Buckler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Woodroffe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Randazz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Kegle-Whitehead | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Vollmer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| S Whitney Knight | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Howard | Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Xavier Pena | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 59 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Peart | CEO/President Key employee | 40 | $405,604 | $23,470 |
| Julia Fitch | Cheif Opertating Officer Key employee | 40 | $208,132 | $18,627 |
| William Brice | SVP Invester Relations Key employee | 40 | $177,139 | $17,461 |
| Melissa Barry | Chief Program Officer Key employee | 40 | $176,249 | $17,461 |
| Molly Alexander | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $168,413 | $15,141 |
| Samia Burns | Chief Financial Officer Key employee | 40 | $155,818 | $16,528 |
| Jenell Moffett | Chief Impact Officer Key employee | 40 | $147,182 | $15,579 |
| Michele Van Hyfte | VP Economic Development Key employee | 40 | $139,587 | $15,223 |
| Vanessa Olson | Dir of Strategic Communication Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,238 | $14,132 |
| Marilyn Willson | VP Resource Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,237 | $14,165 |
| Emily Risinger | Dir of Planning & Urban Design Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,271 | $14,108 |
| Raasin McIntosh | VP Urban Activation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,405 | $11,442 |
| Mayor Steve Adler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Bridge | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Clarke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Comm Ann Howard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Graham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rep Gina Hinojosa | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Maple | Dirctor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Hendricks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Horton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Kahn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Seth Johnston | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Molly Beth Malcom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcy Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nikelle Meade | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chinna Natesan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Grooms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Paddock | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Garza | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caitlyn Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Scheibal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leon Shadowen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Shaikh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Shaw Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Fielding | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sania Shifferd | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Girard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shreyl Sculley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Terry | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael McGlash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis Daemmrich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Susman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Buckler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Woodroffe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wiebrand | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Garrett | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Randazz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Kegle-Whitehead | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Vollmer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| S Whitney Knight | Vice-chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Wanek Frey | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Howard | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 515 CONGRESS AVE STE 2150, AUSTIN, TX 78701-3561
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Davon Barbour, 515 Congress Ave, Suite 2150, Austin, TX 78701
- Signed the 990
- Davon Barbour, President & CEO
- Phone
- (512) 469-1766
- Website
- downtownaustin.com
Mission
The Downtown Austin Alliance's mission is to creat, preserve, and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of downtown Austin for everyone.
Program accomplishments
- Downtown Ambassadors were expanded from 60 to 91 FTE, including a new Safety Patrol and increased cleaning and maintenance staff. Downtown Ambassadors accomplished the following: 49,186 hospitality contacts; 179 safety escorts; 25.5 million square feet pressure washed; 156,470 pounds of trash removed; 7,652 graffiti removed and 5 beautification projects. DAA-funded APD overtime shifts in downtown resulted in 6,296 ordinance compliance requests (with a 99% compliance rate) and 519 welfare checks. Conducted 2,460 restroom cleanings and 2,415 restocking (toilet paper, hand sanitizer, menstrual products) efforts. Conducted 11 monthly safety forums with 60-80 attendees per forum to connect the downtown community with safety initiatives. Provided non-harmful bird and bird waste management within the PID to keep downtown sidewalks and public areas clean and welcoming and provided regular maintenance of the Congress Avenue and Red River District sidewalk planters. Provided funding for Brush Square security. Completed HEART (Homelessness Engagement Assistance Response Team) pilot program and dedicated funding to supplement expansion of the program by COA to a year-round program with a larger geographic area (DAA funded PID area). Provided annual contribution of $200K towards a $2M/10 year pledge to Mobile Loaves & Fishes Community First! Village, which currently houses over 360 formerly chronic homeless community members. 186 people experiencing homelessness were reunited or connected with family or other support base through our funding partnership with the Trinity Center family reunification program. Conducted 4 (quarterly) unsheltered homeless counts that showed a 7% increase in the fiscal year.Expenses $7,614,924 · grants $107,399 · revenue $199,087
- Research and Strategic Communication:The Downtown Austin Alliance's research team conducts primary research on downtown-related issues and also compiles and analyzes third-party research. Our website is a central repository for data on economic development, real estate, mobility trends and more. This information enables members of our team and the downtown community to make data-driven decisions as we work together to shape our future. We published our 2024 State of Downtown Report, which uses market data to give a comprehensive account of downtown's economic impact, health and vitality. The report also celebrates critical milestones as downtown achieves its vision.Completed State of Downtown annual research report. Completed quarterly market research reports and emerging projects reports. Maintained a variety of data sets ranging from place activation metrics to property database. Completed 4 Issues & Eggs Events: Inclusive Prosperity event (September); Meet Chief Davis (November); I-35 Vision to Reality (February) and Six Street's Next Act (March) Distributed 60+ newsletters to 11,000+ subscribers. Marketing and communication efforts collectively resulted in 62K total social media followers, 746.6M media impressions and 137,000+ website visitors (includes PR contracts). Produced targeted marketing campaigns for Holiday Stroll, Art & Parks Tour, and other events and programs. Planned and hosted Annual Future of Downtown Event with release of State of Downtown, Annual Report, and Vision Awards.Expenses $2,178,464 · grants $83,150 · revenue $98,525
- Planing and Urban Mobility:Partnered with Red River Cultural District to launch a cultural storytelling effort; contracted with a consulting firm and conducted inventory and documentation. Completed inventory and engagement work for application for state cultural district designation in support of the 5th Street Mexican-American Heritage Corridor. Partnered with City of Austin to advance concepts and seek key stakeholder and property owner feedback for the Congress Ave Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI). Released RFQ for consulting services for Construction Mitigation planning; selected and contracted with consultant and began conducting work, engaging with 60+ stakeholders in interviews and/or focus groups. Participated in Project Connect NEPA process, including review and submission of DEIS comments. Engaged with parking operators and property owners to identify potential affordable parking supply. Reviewed & submitted comments on the Austin Core Transportation plan.Expenses $1,039,764 · grants $139,083
- Parks and Public Space Activation:Completed successful Holiday Stroll and tree lighting event (December) with 6,467 attendees, 40 retail vendors, 13 food vendors, 24 youth vendors, and 7 nonprofit vendors. Provided regular horticulture, operations, programming and maintenance and security at Republic Square. Republic Square hosted over 90,000 people at events in 2024. Launched artist residency program and XOXO photography fellowships. Completed three artboxes. "Launched Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA) program at 506 Congress with 500+ activations in FY 24-25 supporting artists, creatives and community organizations with affordable space. "Expenses $1,570,308 · grants $41,500 · revenue $7,475
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2640134
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,516,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,478,799
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $16,478,799 | $14,476,061 | $7,516,774 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $12,892,170 | $12,355,629 | $5,795,517 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $10,577,697 | $11,670,333 | $5,507,165 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | $10,223,243 | $9,730,468 | $5,498,359 | IRS |
| 990 | April 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 74-2640134).
Questions about AUSTIN DMO INC
- What is the EIN of AUSTIN DMO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUSTIN DMO INC is 74-2640134.
- Is AUSTIN DMO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1993.
- Are donations to AUSTIN DMO INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AUSTIN DMO 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 AUSTIN DMO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUSTIN DMO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AUSTIN DMO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names Davon Barbour.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUSTIN DMO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 41 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $426,070 (Dewitt Peart, CEO/President).
- How much revenue does AUSTIN DMO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,478,799, expenses of $14,476,061 and total assets of $7,516,774 at year end.
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