Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation, operating under the name Downtown Norfolk Council, is located in Norfolk, VA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Downtown Norfolk Council employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Norfolk Council is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Downtown Norfolk Council generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Downtown Norfolk Council has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $249,265. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DOWNTOWN NORFOLK COUNCIL IS THE UNIFYING VOICE OF ITS MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PRIMARY CATALYST FOR ADVANCING THE COLLECTIVE VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER, AN ADVOCATE AND A RESOURCE FOR DOWNTOWN'S CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT AS AN ATTRACTIVE, DYNAMIC AND ECONOMICALLY VITAL PLACE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MANAGEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC SPACE MAINTENANCE, MARKETING INITIATIVES AND OTHER BOARD DESIGNATED KEY OBJECTIVES.


PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF NORFOLK TO PROVIDE STIMULUS FOR THE REVITILIZATION OF GRANBY STREET, SELDEN MARKET AND PROMOTION OF ARTS AND DESIGN DISTRICT.


THE SIX WEEK PRODUCTION OF HOLIDAYS IN THE CITY AND GRAND ILLUMINATION PARADE, AND OTHER EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE DOWNTOWN ENGAGEMENT


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Miller
President/ceo
$113,215
Mel Price
Vice Chair
$0
Tommy Leeman
Immediate Past Chair
$0
James Wofford
Chairperson
$0
Jenny Bonsiewich
Treasurer
$0
Lorraine Connaughton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$10,000
Government grants $2,470,322
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$687
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,481,009
Total Program Service Revenue$190,985
Investment income $392
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$96,812
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$4,500
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,621,273

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation has awarded $56,265 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FREEMASON ABBEY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WHO COMMIT TO MAKING THIR STREET-LEVEL BUSINESSES MORE VIBRANT

$10,000

NORFOLK WATERSIDE MARRIOTT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WHO COMMIT TO MAKING THIR STREET-LEVEL BUSINESSES MORE VIBRANT

$10,000

INTERMISSION

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WHO COMMIT TO MAKING THIR STREET-LEVEL BUSINESSES MORE VIBRANT

$9,750

FISH PIG

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WHO COMMIT TO MAKING THIR STREET-LEVEL BUSINESSES MORE VIBRANT

$6,515

STOCKPOT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WHO COMMIT TO MAKING THIR STREET-LEVEL BUSINESSES MORE VIBRANT

$5,000

GRILLED CHEESE BISTRO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WHO COMMIT TO MAKING THIR STREET-LEVEL BUSINESSES MORE VIBRANT

$5,000
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