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Dc Bid Council

EIN 27-0769146 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING A) TO UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON TOPICS OF INTEREST AND CONCERN TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENT AND PLACE-MAKING, SAFETY AND SECURITY, AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; B) TO AID, WORK WITH, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ENGAGED IN SIMILAR PURPOSES; AND C) TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND TO THAT END TO TAKE AND HOLD BY BEQUEST, DEVISE, GIFT, GRANT, PURCHASE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE, EITHER ABSOLUTELY OR JOINTLY WITH ANY OTHER PERSON OR CORPORATION, ANY PROPERTY, REAL, PERSONAL, TANGIBLE, OR INTANGIBLE, OR AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST THEREIN, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OF VALUE.

Income
$318,862
Spending
$404,966
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$122,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $210,933 spent. THE DC BID COUNCIL WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EXTERNAL PARTNERS TO CATALYZE NEIGHBORHOODS AND PROMOTE A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE CITY BY DRIVING COLLABORATION AMONG THE DISTRICT'S 13 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (BIDS). IN ADDITION, THE DC BID COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH BIDS AND THEIR DELIVERY OF DAILY CRITICAL PUBLIC-FACING SERVICES WHILE HELPING TO EFFECTUATE LONG TERM, INCLUSIVE ENHANCEMENTS THAT HAVE PROVIDED POWERFUL BENEFITS TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND VISITORS FOR THE PAST QUARTER CENTURY AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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