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Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated

EIN 73-1593759 · Oklahoma City, OK

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What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND CHAMPION A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE DOWNTOWN THROUGH PLACEMAKING, ADVOCACY, AND PROMOTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 30, 2024, 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 September 30, 2024, 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 (4)

STREET-LEVEL SERVICES- THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROVIDES CLEAN AND SAFE SERVICES WITHIN THE BID BOUNDARIES INCLUDING STREET VACUUMING, TRASH PICKUP, HOMELESS OUTREACH, AND LANDSCAPING. AS PART OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL FUND CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF OKC, DOKC PROVIDES LANDSCAPING AND CLEAN SERVICES TO SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN BOUNDARIES.
BRICKTOWN CANAL SERVICES- THE BID PROVIDES CLEAN, SAFE, AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO THE BRICKTOWN CANAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OKC PARKS AND THE CITY OF OKC.
MARKETING DISTRICT WIDE- THE BID AND DOKC PROVIDES MARKETING SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN INCLUDING ADVERTISING, BRANDING/DESIGN, COLLATERAL MATERIAL, WEBSITE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT.
DOWNTOWN IN DECEMBER- A HOLIDAY PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES MARKETING AND ADVERTISING OF HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS PRODUCED INTERNALLY AND BY OTHER EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING VISITORS TO DOWNTOWN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 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 September 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 January 2001.
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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