Marion Downtown Business Association Inc
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What it says it does
The Marion Business Association serves to strengthen the economic base of the community while preserving the historic character of the Downtown. To aid in development of business plans, implement business plans, business to business networking, business marketing, and workshops/seminars to build entrepreneurial ecosystem. Organize downtown promotions, festivals and events to give vitality to downtown business district. Provide business basics to new entrepreneurs. Work with property owners to improve buildings for optimal lease rates.
- Income
- $223,264
- Spending
- $215,307
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 49
- Highest pay
- $55,774, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)
- $137,757 spent. First Accomplishment - Advertising and Marketing - Promoted 150 plus Marion Businesses "Open for Business" with billboards, social media, printed materials, website development, advertisements. Facade improvement grants.
- $77,550 spent. Second Accomplishment - Promotions and Events. Served 25,000 plus customers in community outreach to promote and support local businesses with promotions and events.
- Third Accomplishment Promotions and Events for year round activities in Downtown Marion.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)(4) social welfare organization.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 June 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 March 1992.
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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