Downtown Downers Grove Inc
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What it says it does
DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF BUSINESS AND THE INCREASED VALUATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ELEVEN IN DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.
- Income
- $521,830
- Spending
- $444,536
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $98,000, executive director/manager
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 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 (3)
- THROUGH VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL EVENTS THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TOWARD CREATING A FAVORABLE RETAIL SHOPPING AND SERVICE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT TO INCREASE ACTIVITY WITHIN THE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ELEVEN IN DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS. THE MAIN PROMOTIONAL EVENT IS THE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL HELD IN SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR.
- OTHER PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INCLUDE THE SUMMER NIGHTS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HELD FRIDAYS WEEKLY FROM MAY THROUGH AUGUST, VARIOUS PARADES, THE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE, GIRLS' DAY OUT ACTIVITIES, THE WINE WALK, HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES, VISITS WITH SANTA AND OTHER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, THE ICE FESTIVAL AND OTHER EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-GOING PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING, THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY, THE RESTAURANT GUIDE, DOWNTOWN DOLLARS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, WELCOME FOLDER AND THE WEBSITE.
Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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