Nonprofit · EIN 85-3122621
CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $950,537 | $972,542 | -$22,005 | $534,516 | $0 | $534,516 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $200,000
- of which government grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $727,397
- Investment income
- $23,140
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $130,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $196,893
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,250
- Occupancy
- $14,400
- Travel
- $1,302
- Program services (functional)
- $765,060
- Management and general (functional)
- $207,482
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $556,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $534,516
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $534,516
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,435
- Gross receipts
- $950,537
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BARRETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,695 | $8,400 |
| BRIAN HELLMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SEEKINGS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY NEAL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA STEWART | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KOURNEY JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY HUBBARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER L PRICE | CHAIRMAN Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU HAMMOND | VICE-CHAIR Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RHETT OUTTEN | SECRETARY Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 418 KING ST STE 201, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6673
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 22127, Charleston SC 29413
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY BARRETT, PO BOX 22127, CHARLESTON, SC 29413
- Signed the 990
- AMY BARRETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 743-6073
- Website
- KINGSTREETBID.COM
- Return prepared by
- WEBSTERROGERS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CDA IS TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE VITALITY AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF CHARLESTON'S PENINSULAR BUSINESS DISTRICT AS AN EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, AND TOURISM CENTER AND TO CONDUCT ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITIES TO SUCH PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025 THE CDA IN COOPERATION WITH BLOCK BY BLOCK ESTABLISHED THE KING STREET AMBASSADOR PROGRAM INCREASING CLEANLINESS AND HOSPITALITY EFFORTS ON KING STREET. THE CDA ALSO ENGAGED IN SKIP CREATIVE TO DECORATE KING STREET FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND DEVELOP PROGRAMMING INCLUDING HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT AND A HOLIDAY WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST. DURING 2025, THE BOARD MET MONTHLY TO PRIORITIZE INITIATIVES AND DEVELOPED AN ANNUAL WORK PLAN FACILITATED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMY BARRETT. THE CDA ALSO ENGAGED URBAN3 TO STUDY THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE KING STREET DISTRICT. THE CDA ALSO COMPLETED A WEBSITE, DEVELOPED LOGO AND BRANDING, AND COMPLETED AN ATTITUDE SURVEY TO GAUGE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.Expenses $765,060 · revenue $727,397
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3122621
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $534,516
- Income (IRS master file)
- $950,537
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $950,537 | $972,542 | $534,516 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-3122621).
Questions about CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC is 85-3122621.
- Is CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY BARRETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,695 (AMY BARRETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $950,537, expenses of $972,542 and total assets of $534,516 at year end.
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