South Lake Business Association of Pasadena
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What it says it does
THE SOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROACTIVELY PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC INTEREST OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH LAKE PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID). THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AND MANAGE SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THIS IMPORTANT BUSINESS CENTER, INCLUDING A "CLEAN AND SAFE" PROGRAM, A PROFESSIONAL MARKETING AND BUSINESS PROMOTION PROGRAM AND A PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND AMENITIES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE DISTRICT.
- Income
- $764,816
- Spending
- $679,275
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $144,912, executive director
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)
- $238,029 spent. PROMOTIONS, MARKETING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ADVERTISING THE DISTRICT'S DIVERSE ARRAY OF GOODS, SERVICES, AND CULTURE. MARKETING OF BUSINESS AND PROPERTY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT. MARKETING OF AVAILABLE SPACE FOR LEASE OR SALE. SERIES OF FESTIVE DISTRICT EVENTS AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES. REGULAR SALES AND BUSINESS PROMOTIONS. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE TRASH BINS, STREET FURNITURE, STREEN MEDIANS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AS AGREED OR NEEDED.
- $141,274 spent. MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES: PICK UP OF LITTER FROM ALL SIDEWALKS, GUTTERS, ALLEYS, AND PARKING LOTS - 6X PER WEEK. INSPECTION/EMPTYING OF SIDEWALK TRASH BINS - 6X PER WEEK. MECHANICAL SWEEPING OF ALL STREETS AND GUTTERS BY CITY - EVERY OTHER WEEK. MANUAL CLEANING OF ALL SIDEWALKS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PARKING LOTS - 5X PER WEEK. STEAM CLEANING OF ALL SIDEWALK AND TRASH BIN AREAS - 1X PER MONTH.
- $156,784 spent. AMBASSADOR/DAY PORTERS: DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO REPORT CRIME, GRAFFITI, CODE VIOLATIONS, DEBRIS, ETC. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, DIRECTIONS, AND GREETINGS TO SHOPPERS AND VISITORS. DISTRIBUTE DISTRICT MAPS, BUSINESS DIRECTORIES, AND EVENT CALENDARS.
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 March 1989.
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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