Watt Avenue Partnership
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What it says it does
A COALITION OF PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS APPROVED AND FORMED THE WATT AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT SPECIALLY BENEFIT PARCELS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE WATT AVENUE CORRIDOR. THE PURPOSE OF THE PBID IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH CLEAN, SAFE AND ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENTS THAT ARE ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT THE CITY AND COUNTY CURRENTLY PROVIDES. THE WATT AVENUE PARTNERSHIP (PARTNERSHIP) IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE CLEANLINESS AND SAFETY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO INCREASE BUILDING OCCUPANCY AND LEASE RATES, TO ENCOURAGE NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ATTRACT ANCILLARY BUSINESSES AND SERVICES FOR PARCELS WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
- Income
- $650,801
- Spending
- $623,534
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $135,551, executive director
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 (4)
- ENHANCED MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY: AN ENHANCED MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY PROGRAM, BUILDING UPON EXISTING PUBLIC SERVICES, IS THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PBID. THE ENHANCED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (UPGRADED TO A TOTAL OF 4 DAYS) INCLUDES GRAFFITI REMOVAL, REGULAR LITTER PICKUP, AND STREET SWEEPING. THE ENHANCED SECURITY PROGRAM INCLUDES 7-DAYS A WEEK/24 HOURS OF UPGRADED PATROL SERVICES.
- AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM THE 80 WATT DISTRICT REPRESENTS THE DISTRICT'S BEST INTERESTS AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND PROMOTES THE AREA AS A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND DO BUSINESS. IN 2019, PBID STAFF REPRESENTED THE DISTRICT IN FRONT OF PUBLIC BODIES AND ON SUPPORTING COALITIONS. ADVOCACY INCLUDED EFFORTS TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE AREA, WORK TO EXPEDITE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BENEFICIAL TO THE DISTRICT, ADDITIONAL SECURITY PRESENCE, LIGHTING, C.P.T.E.D. (CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) AND OTHER SERVICES ARE VITAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE DISTRICT.
- OUR 'SHINE BRIGHT' CAMPAIGN INCREASED LIGHTING WITHIN LOCAL/PUBLIC AREAS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY AND LIGHTING UPGRADES WERE CONTINUED.
- THE PBID USES A COMBINATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROPERLY MANAGE PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP. THE MANAGEMENT TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE PBID. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCLUDE; ACCOUNTING AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REVIEWS, INSURANCE, PROGRAM SUPPORT COSTS INCLUDING SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND RENT, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS.THE BUDGET INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY RESERVE, WHICH ALSO COVERS DOLLARS TO USE FOR THE 'RENEWAL OF THE PBID IN 2030.' THE CONTINGENCY BUDGET PROVIDES STABILITY TO BUFFER THE ORGANIZATION FROM UNEXPECTED CHANGES IN REVENUE AND THE COSTS OF RENEWING THE PBID.
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 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 2024.
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 March 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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