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Downtown Brookings

EIN 92-2921941 · Brookings, SD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Downtown Brookings creates economic vitality by educating, connecting, and creating opportunity. The Board of Directors and ExecutiveDirector conduct the economic vitality activities. Economic vitality activities take place in the Central Business District of Brookings, SD. Fiftypercent of the time is allocated to economic vitality. The activity is funded through donations, grants, fees, and municipal funds. Economicvitality furthers our exempt purpose by sharing information and resources, identifying economic opportunities, partnering with area organizationsand government bodies, and creating a supportive environment to help new and existing businesses thrive, including informational booklets andbusiness development education.

Income
$179,134
Spending
$168,673
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Highest pay
$53,156, executive dir.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (1)
  1. $82,271 spent. Downtown Brookings is a charitable organization that educates the public on the importance of investing in historic preservation, Arts, and smallbusiness. We create opportunities for the public to focus on local, to build a thriving and engaging historic Main Street.Downtown Brookings promotes our neighborhood through storytelling, marketing, and events. The Board of Directors and Executive Directorconduct the promotional activities. Promotional activities take place in the Central Business District of Brookings, SD. Twenty-five percent of thetime is allocated to promotion. The activity is funded through donations, grants, fees, and municipal funds. Promotions furthers our exemptpurpose by inviting the community to interact with our small businesses and to participate in educational opportunities while generating funds toinvest in historic preservation.Downtown Brookings creates economic vitality by educating, connecting, and creating opportunity.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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