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Nonprofit · EIN 92-2921941

DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS

Tax-exempt · BROOKINGS, SD 57006

Financials

$298K$140K2023$179K$169K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$179,134$168,673$10,461$169,451$841$168,610
December 31, 2023990$297,995$139,846$158,149$159,046$897$158,149
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$133,767
Program service revenue
$33,363
Investment income
$10,786
Net income from fundraising events
$1,218

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$53,156
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,422
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,556
Occupancy
$2,848
Printing, publications and postage
$80
Other expenses
$97,767
Program services (functional)
$82,271

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$159,046
Total assets, end of year
$169,451
Total liabilities, end of year
$841
Net assets, end of year
$168,610
Cash, savings and investments
$169,451
Gross receipts
$179,134

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kirsten GjesdalExecutive Dir.30$53,156
Renee BaumanPresident1$0
Nathaniel CondelliTreasurer1$0
Tom FishbackVice President1$0
Kerrie VilhauerSecretary1$0
Samantha BeckmanDirector1$0
Laci Dahl ThompsonDirector1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kirsten GjesdalExecutive Dir.
Officer
30$36,094
Renee BaumanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Nathaniel CondelliTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Tom FishbackVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kerrie VilhauerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Samantha BeckmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Laci Dahl ThompsonPast President
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
414 MAIN AVE STE 1, BROOKINGS, SD 57006-2194
In care of
% DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS
Signed the 990-EZ
Kirsten Gjesdal, Executive Dir.
Phone
(605) 620-1685
Return prepared by
Kinner & Company Ltd

Mission

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.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $82,271

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-2921941
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$169,451
Income (IRS master file)
$179,134

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$179,134$168,673$169,451IRS
990December 2023$297,995$139,846$159,046XML

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 92-2921941).

Questions about DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS

What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS is 92-2921941.
Is DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS 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 DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,156 (Kirsten Gjesdal, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $179,134, expenses of $168,673 and total assets of $169,451 at year end.

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