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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2862219

DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Also known as DOWNTOWN TRUST

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701

Financials

$431K$139K2022$180K$174K2023$392K$500K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$392,207$500,360-$108,153$617,946$28,182$589,764
April 30, 2024990$180,167$173,930$6,237$707,125$9,208$697,917
April 30, 2023990$430,787$139,140$291,647$692,808$1,128$691,680
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$381,092
of which government grants
$250,000
Program service revenue
$11,115
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$79,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$78,280
Occupancy
$69,148
Travel
$521
Program services (functional)
$421,069
Management and general (functional)
$1,011
Fundraising (functional)
$78,280

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$707,125
Total assets, end of year
$617,946
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,182
Net assets, end of year
$589,764
Net assets without donor restrictions
$255,258
Net assets with donor restrictions
$334,506
Gross receipts
$392,207
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1997
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kevin BrownDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jenny WiebrandDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dewitt PeartSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Saul PaulDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Xavier PenaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nick MoulinetChair
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kevin BrownDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jenny WiebrandDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dewitt PeartSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Saul PaulDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Xavier PenaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nick MoulinetChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kevin BrownDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jenny WiebrandDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dewitt PeartSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Saul PaulDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Xavier PenaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andy AustinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nick MoulinetChair
Officer
1$0
Molly AlexanderExecutive Director
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
515 CONGRESS AVE STE 2150, AUSTIN, TX 78701-3561
In care of
% CHARLES BETTS
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
515 Congress Ave Suite 2150, Austin TX 78701
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Davon Barbour, 515 Congress Ave Suite 2150, Austin, TX 78701
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Dewitt Peart, 515 Congress Ave Suite 2150, Austin TX 78701
Signed the 990
Davon Barbour, Secretary
Phone
(512) 469-1766

Mission

To enhance the downtown area of Austin, Texas, and to support and implement the Downtown Vision of the Austin DMO, Inc. d.b.a. Downtown Austin Alliance and implement services and projects benficial to Downtown Austin, including parks improvement projects and other large scale projects.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Foundation's mission is to ignite the potential of downtown-through art and creative spaces that capture the spirit of Austin-by and for everyone. The Foundation is charged with implementing key projects that support the Downtown Alliance's vision. That includes holding the management contract to operate, program and fund Republic Square, as well as leading place-based activations. The drive-in format was used to host creative community events such as slam poetry nights. In addition to commissioning murals, during the fiscal year the Foundation held a mural art and park tour bike ride, showcasing a curated collection of inspirational and iconic murals in and around downtown. In addition, Republic Square was activated with a weekly farmer's market as well as a diverse array of other culturaland community-focused events. Expanded partnership with Mexi-Arte including increased cultural programming and education at Republic Square and targeted efforts (block canvassing and 2 open house events) to engage the buisness community in the creation of a Cultural Heritage District. "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 $421,069 · grants $79,000 · revenue $390,235

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2862219
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
1998
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C125)
Assets (IRS master file)
$617,946
Income (IRS master file)
$392,207

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$392,207$500,360$617,946XML
990April 2024$180,167$173,930$707,125XML
990April 2023$430,787$139,140$692,808XML
990-EZApril 2022–––IRS
990-EZApril 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Dewitt Peart
April 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 74-2862219).

Questions about DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 74-2862219.
Is DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names Davon Barbour.
Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $392,207, expenses of $500,360 and total assets of $617,946 at year end.

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