San Jose Downtown Association

Organization Overview

San Jose Downtown Association is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, San Jose Downtown Association employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Jose Downtown Association 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 06/2021, San Jose Downtown Association generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

REPRESENTS BUSINESS & PROPERTY OWNERS AND WORKS TO ENHANCE DOWNTOWN'S VITALITY & LIVABILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DOWNTOWN LIGHTS INCLUDED A HOLIDAY LIGHTS ACTIVATION IN PLAZA DE CESAR CHAVEZ THAT RAN FROM THANKSGIVING UNTIL JANUARY 3, 2021 TO BRING PEOPLE DOWNTOWN DURING THE PANDEMIC FOR A SAFE OUTDOOR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE. OVER 32,000 VISITORS PASSED THROUGH THE PARK DURING THE SIX (6) WEEK RUN OF THE LIGHT BEAUTIFICATION. THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDED A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY SPHERE TREE AS WELL AS OTHER LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK. SJDA ALSO COORDINATED WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HELP CREATE A COHESIVE DOWNTOWN LIGHTS PROGRAM INCLUDING ARTS GROUPS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND DOWNTOWN PARTNERS.


THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET MOVED TO THE SOFA DISTRICT IN MAY 2021 FOR THE 28TH SEASON, ATTRACTING OVER 15,000 VISITORS OVER 29 FRIDAYS. SJDA PARTNERS WITH PACIFIC COAST FARMERS' MARKET ASSOCIATION TO HELP DELIVER A UNIQUE CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED MARKET THAT FEATURES OVER 15 PRODUCE VENDORS AND FOOD PURVEYORS - INCLUDING GROWERS FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. ADDITIONALLY, THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET FEATURES OVER A DOZEN LOCAL MAKERS/CRAFTERS, NONPROFITS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES PROMOTING THEIR SERVICES OR SELLING THEIR WARES. THIS HAS BECOME THE PLACE TO BE ON FRIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE.


ICE RINK - SAN JOSE'S ONLY OUTDOOR ICE RINK, DOWNTOWN ICE IS A POPULAR ATTRACTION FOR PEOPLE FROM ALL AROUND THE BAY AREA AND ONE OF THE FEW RINKS WITH FORMER OLYMPIC/WORLD FIGURE SKATER KRISTI YAMAGUCHI AS A PARTNER. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, DOWNTOWN ICE WAS NOT PRODUCED IN 2020-21 BUT WILL RETURN FOR ITS 25TH SEASON IN 2021-22.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS/HOLIDAY PROMOTIONSMUSIC IN THE PARKCOMMUNICATIONSADVOCACY, RESEARCH & PLANNINGDISTRICT PROMOTIONSSTARLIGHT CINEMASEQUIPMENT STORAGEPARKING, PROMOTIONS AND MARKETINGFOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP AND MISCELLANEOUSPROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTDINE DOWNTOWNCOVID -19 GRANTSDTSJ BY THE NUMBERS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Knies
Executive Director
$226,590
Katia Mcclain
President
$0
Jarrod Jenkins
Vice President Of Operations
$0
Frank Nguyen
Vice President Of Marketing
$0
Sam Ramirez
Director
$0
Brian Bates
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
San Jose Downtown Property Owners' Assoc
Cleaning And Image Enhancement Services
$221,404
Frank Laney
Ice Rink Construction & General Manager
$153,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $213,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$155,850
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$369,150
Total Program Service Revenue$1,863,977
Investment income $1
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,233,128

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that San Jose Downtown Association has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Other

$10,000
Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000
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