4th Street Business Improvement Association
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What it says it does
The purpose of the district is to promote and market the Fourth Street shopping district as a destination through events, clean-ups and advertising. The Fourth Street Improvement Association (the b
- Income
- $183,211
- Spending
- $189,769
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- 2024 Accomplishments ReviewWebsiteSet up the website to be ADA compliant and added a Resources section.EventsMaintained our Fourth Friday events & hosted another successful Holiday MarketHosted the LB Walking Club on 7/24/24 ringing hundreds of people to our districtHeld a successful return of Pour on 4th event in October 2024Helped to host a Record Fair on 8/17Participated in neighborhood clean upsHelped to sponsor the No Parking on the Dance Floor eventAdded a monthly Cars & Coffee eventHosting our first Farmers Market today!Secured Grants & FundingInvested in our own lighting and a generator for our eventsWorked with the City to get funding for extra security to patrol our street over the holidays; this helped to deter theft and broken windowsCommissioned Dave Van Patten to paint a custom cutout to be used for some of our eventsBranding & MarketingCreated welcome/outreach folders which received great receptionDesigned new/updated map of the BIDHad custom branded Marigold seeds madeAdded the 4th Street logo to the marquee above LaBomba and added neon as part of restoring itPartnershipsEstablished a partnership with another local non profit Care Closet; theyre doing a fabulous job cleaning up our street.Formed strong relationships w/ the Economic Development Team in LB (THE people BID leaders want to know!) Rose Park relationship re-establishedWorked with Diamond to remove pay station and update signage with QR codes, which has increased our parking lot revenueHosted a successful COBA tour; supported businesses on our street in the process; donated excess bread to firehouse on 4thHelped with fire relief efforts MiscNumerous Board & Budget Meetings, Fall & Spring MixersPurchased & installed two new trash cans for 4thRevised our By-LawsWorked with LB Public Works to get broken meters repaired and parking space numbers repainted on the curbsHosted a safety meeting w/ the Commander at Alder; passed out No Trespassing signsHelped with education efforts related to parking. Had reminder window clings made with QR codes to prevent people from getting tickets
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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