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Downtown Alliance Inc

EIN 87-0488670 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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What it says it does

Build a dynamic and diverse downtown Salt Lake City that is the regional center for culture, commerce and entertainment.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)

COMMUNITY SAFETY: Is a program where uniformed street ambassadors patrol the downtown area in pairs. They help to mitigate homeless issues, assist tourists, and perform other duties that help keep the downtown and other designated areas safe, clean, and viable for business and residents as well as a robust work environment and entertainment center for the public in general.
Supported downtown SLC economic development, leasing and consumer spending by: 1) gathering and publishing market data, leading stakeholder meetings to share trends and gather priorities 2) marketing downtown businesses 3) advocating with municipal and state agencies 4) Providing construction mitigation services on major projects to reduce the impacts of traffic changes, street closures, and other disruptions.
Promoted hundreds of downtown Salt Lake City's arts, culture, sports, nightlife, restaurants, and community events through numerous advertising channels. Used street banners and kiosks to promote downtown Salt Lake City events.Enhanced the guest experience with holiday lighting, more than 700 street banners, and four kiosk displays throughout the district.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 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 December 1991.
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 November 4, 2026.

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