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Downtown Glendale Association

EIN 32-0394561 · Glendale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE DOWNTOWN GLENDALE COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT TO REVITALIZE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC AREAS, PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ORGANIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS, AND STIMULATION OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $994,911 spent. SOBO: SIDEWALK OPERATION, BEAUTIFICATION AND ORDER PROGRAM DEALS WITH MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN GLENDALE BUSINESS DISTRICT. THE SOBO COMITTEE OVERSEES MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS INVOLVED IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT OF WAY INCLUDING SIDEWALK SWEEPING, STEAM CLEANING, LANDSCAPING, AND PRIVATE SECURITY. EXPENSES INCLUDE:MAINTENANCE PROVIDER 840,000MISCELLANEOUS 53,161 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4,597PUBLIC SPACE MAINTENANCE 16,306RENT 28,979UNIFORMS 5,456SUPPLIES 15,533FUEL & MAINTENANCE 26,580AUTO INSURANCE 3,847
  2. $266,040 spent. DISI: DISTRICT IDENTITY AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ARE AIMED TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THE DOWNTOWN GLENDALE COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT THROUGH BRANDING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, NEWSLETTER, SPECIAL EVENTS, WEBISTE DEVELOPMENT, BANNER PROGRAM, STREETSCAPE DESIGN ISSUES AND PUBLIC SPACE PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS. EXPENSES INCLUDE:ADVERTISING 9,467BANNERS 18,618BUSINESS ATTRACTION 500 LEASE AND RENTAL 14,238 PUBLIC RELATIONS 43,200PUBLIC SPACE MAINTENANCE 50,378 SEASONAL DISPLAYS 80,808SPECIAL EVENTS 36,725SPECIAL PROJECTS 1,185MISCELLANEOUS 841 TELEPHONE 3,000WEBSITE 7,080

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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