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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1390519

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · BAINBRIDGE IS, WA 98110

Financials

$199K$256K2023$224K$185K2024$292K$240K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$291,571$239,816$51,755$156,522$5,966$150,556
December 31, 2024990$224,447$184,705$39,742$98,801$0$98,801
December 31, 2023990-EZ$199,412$256,092-$56,680$61,040$1,981$59,059
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$220,803
of which government grants
$66,035
Membership dues
$26,400
Program service revenue
$69,065
Investment income
$1,703
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,964
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$78,418
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,728
Accounting fees
$5,610
Occupancy
$15,913
Travel
$722
Program services (functional)
$105,821
Management and general (functional)
$133,995

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$98,801
Total assets, end of year
$156,522
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,966
Net assets, end of year
$150,556
Net assets without donor restrictions
$150,556
Gross unrelated business income
$1,703
Gross receipts
$291,571
Employees
1
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John CarsonExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$68,964
Kelle Kitchel-CooperPresident
Officer
2$0
Ann JessenVice President & Secretary
Officer
2$0
Jim WilfordDirector
Officer
1$0
Hayden StarkeyTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Maureen DanielsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John CarsonExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$80,000
Kelle Kitchel-CooperPresident
Officer
2$0
Ann JessenVice President & Secretary
Officer
2$0
Jim WilfordTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Hayden StarkeyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Maureen DanielsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelle Kitchel-CooperExecutive Dir.21$55,840
Reenie DonahueSecretary36$43,897
Natalie RodriguezPresident2$0
Ann JessenVice President2$0
Jim WilfordTreasurer2$0
John CarsonPresident2$0
Chantelle LusebrinkTrustee2$0
Maureen DanielsTrustee2$0
Stacey WadkinsTrustee2$0
Kaitlin ChesterVice President2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
600 WINSLOW WAY E STE 239, BAINBRIDGE IS, WA 98110-3171
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Hayden Starkey, PO Box 10555, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Signed the 990
Hayden Starkey, Volunteer Treasurer
Phone
(206) 842-2982
Return prepared by
Edenholm & Associates LLC

Mission

BIDA provides support by building community through a vibrant downtown, facilitates local involvement in downtown interests, and promotes aesthetic design and economic vitality of the downtown corridor.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A Walkabout Guide is produced each year to help assist visitors in locating and patronizing local businesses which choose to advertise in this publication. The City of Bainbridge, through their Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), helps subsidize this effort, acknowledging the positive impact that this guide has for local business and revenue.
    Expenses $49,825 · grants $28,967 · revenue $78,668
  • The Annual 3rd of July Street Dance is an event which draws thousands of local residents and non-resident participants. Bands, food booths, and children themed activities take over the main downtown street for an evening of fun and revelry; and which acts as a lead-in to the 4th of July festivities the following day.
    Expenses $18,506 · revenue $27,122
  • An annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is used to kick off the shopping season for local merchants as part of the Shop Local campaign.
    Expenses $10,488 · revenue $5,725
  • Other programs include: 1)First Friday Art Walks 2)Bainbridge is Blooming 3)Flower Basket beautifiction program 4)Halloween Trick or Treating in Downtown Winslow 5)Oktoberfest Event
    Expenses $27,002 · revenue $3,050

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1390519
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$156,522
Income (IRS master file)
$291,571

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$291,571$239,816$156,522IRS
990December 2024$224,447$184,705$98,801IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$199,412$256,092$61,040XML
990December 2022$214,026$236,504$118,098IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 91-1390519).

Questions about BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION is 91-1390519.
Is BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 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 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 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 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 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 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Hayden Starkey.
Who are the officers and directors of BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,964 (John Carson, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $291,571, expenses of $239,816 and total assets of $156,522 at year end.

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