Downtown Georgetown Association
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What it says it does
THE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN ASSOCIATIONS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES WHILE PROTECTING THE VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN. WE STRIVE TO KEEP THE HISTORIC DISTRICT A PREMIER DESTINATION BY GUIDING COMMERCE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, FOSTERING WELCOMING COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT, AND CREATING FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS THAT BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND ATTRACT VISITORS.
- Income
- $369,684
- Spending
- $270,957
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
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 (3)
- THE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES, NETWORKING, AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES IN AND AROUND THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. WITH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIVE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES WHILE DELIVERING STRONG VALUE. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION, BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS, COLLABORATIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL MASTERCLASSES FOCUSED ON MARKETING, GROWTH STRATEGIES, AND LEADERSHIP. MEMBERS ALSO GAIN VISIBILITY THROUGH THE DGA WEBSITE, DOWNTOWN EVENTS, AND THE DEDICATED MEMBERSHIP PORTAL. BY FOSTERING COLLABORATION, AMPLIFYING BUSINESS VISIBILITY, AND STRENGTHENING DOWNTOWN COMMERCE, THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTLY ADVANCES THE DGAS MISSION TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND MAINTAIN GEORGETOWN AS A PREMIER DESTINATION.
- THE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES MARKET DAYS ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM MARCH THROUGH NOVEMBER. THIS OUTDOOR MARKETPLACE FEATURES MORE THAN 200 ARTISAN, CRAFT, COTTAGE FOOD, AND BUSINESS VENDORS, ALONG WITH FOOD TRUCKS AND LIVE MUSIC. MARKET DAYS ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO THE SQUARE EACH MONTH, PROVIDING SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS WITH AN AFFORDABLE PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES. AS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, MARKET DAYS STRENGTHENS THE VITALITY OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT BY INCREASING FOOT TRAFFIC, SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMERCE, AND CREATING A VIBRANT, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE THAT BENEFITS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE.
- THE DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN ASSOCIATION HOSTS THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL, A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL HELD EACH DECEMBER IN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. THE EVENT SPANS THREE DAYS AND ATTRACTS APPROXIMATELY 75,000-80,000 VISITORS, MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST HOLIDAY FESTIVALS IN CENTRAL TEXAS. THE STROLL FEATURES A HOLIDAY PARADE, ARTISAN AND FOOD VENDORS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON MULTIPLE STAGES, CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES, AND THEMED ATTRACTIONS THAT SHOWCASE THE CHARM OF GEORGETOWNS DOWNTOWN. THE EVENT PROVIDES AN ECONOMIC IMPACT BY DRIVING FOOT TRAFFIC TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CREATING SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 200 VENDORS, WHILE ALSO FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND PRESERVING GEORGETOWNS REPUTATION AS A PREMIER DESTINATION.
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 December 1999.
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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