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Grand Forks Downtown Development Association

EIN 46-4711617 · Grand Forks, ND

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What it says it does

TO ADVOCATE FOR, PROMOTE, GROW, AND IMPROVE THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE DDA TO CREATE A DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY THAT HAS A THRIVING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, IS A PLACE THAT OFFERS UNIQUE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, IS LIVABLE, WALKABLE AND AN OVERALL COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE.THE DDA'S VISION IS A DOWNTOWN THAT IS STABLE AND GROWING; ENCOURAGES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS DIVERSITY; IS WALKABLE AND PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY; AND IS SAFE AND CLEAN. THIS IS A DOWNTOWN IN WHICH BUSINESS, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS CAN TAKE PRIDE, VISIT FREQUENTLY, AND USE TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL.THE DDA IS OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS MADE UP OF VERY PASSIONATE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE BUSINESS OWNERS, PRESIDENTS, VICE PRESIDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS OF GRAND FORKS. THE DAILY OPERATIONS ARE RUN BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF FUNDRAISING, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 January 2016.
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 October 21, 2026.

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