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EIN 42-1174898

Downtown DSM (DCA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
3
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
Description
The Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) is dedicated to increasing urban vibrancy in Downtown Des Moines. We provide strategic urban planning, economic and business development, marketing, and public relations.
Related structure
DCA is a subordinate organization under Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Also known as...
Downtown Partnership; Downtown Community Alliance
Total revenues
$1,194,687
2023
Total expenses
$1,135,768
2023
Total assets
$549,694
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at DCA

Economic development: the organization serves the Downtown by undertaking leadership and collaborative efforts to leverage and enhance the strengths of the area. During 2021, the organization helped attract or expand 7 businesses and assisted with projects that led to 386 new or retained jobs. It continues to support the development and expansion of Downtown amenities and other key projects that enhanced Downtown des moines. Results in the current year reflected the impacts of the pandemic.

Financials for DCA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$789,330
Program services$405,357
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,194,687
Data update history
February 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureausChapter / child organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
Address
700 Locust St Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
dsmpartnership.com/downtowndsmusa/ 
Phone
(515) 286-4950
Facebook page
DowntownDesMoines 
Twitter profile
@downtown50309 
IRS details
EIN
42-1174898
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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