Old Town Fairfax Business Association
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What it says it does
The Old Town Fairfax Business Association (OTFBA) reorganized in 2018 with a steering committee of business and property owners in the Historic Old Town Fairfax and Transition Overlay Districts and the City of Fairfax Office of Economic Development support to:- identify the OTFBA commercial district and assess immediate needs- communicate with leaders among commercial businesses and property owners- organize the OTFBA - plan events to promote the businesses in the Old Town area and - build community support through partnerships and coalitionsAs a volunteer-based organization, the OTFBA advocates for Old Town Fairfaxs business community, champions development that preserves the communitys historic integrity, supports its Arts, Culture & Entertainment programs, and promotes an urban, pedestrian-friendly shopping / dining environment.Future Activities:Hosting annual events such as a Taste of Old Town, Art Walk-About, Heritage Village on Main Street, and business awards programAdministerin
- Income
- $226,548
- Spending
- $265,652
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 78
- Highest pay
- $80,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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)
- $73,637 spent. Galvanizing local business leadership and enhancing communication and collaborations - 20%Partnering with the City of Fairfax to include business participation in downtown events such as Rock the Block concerts, Fall Festival Business Alley, Chocolate Lover's Festival, Park(ing) Day, Small Business Saturday, and George Mason University Homecoming - 20%Marketing the Old Town and Transition Overlay commercial districts to attract investment and patrons - 15%Promoting urban village style planning principles and ensuring quality development, while promoting preservation of business communitys historic character - 15%Assisting developers, business owners and tenants navigate regulatory requirements and access available resources - 10%Coordinating efforts to address downtown transportation, parking, and wayfinding issues - 10%Actively supporting the Dining/Art, Culture and Entertainment programs and contributing groups - 10%
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 February 2021.
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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