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Bainbridge Island Downtown Association

BIDA provides public support by building community through a vibrant downtown, facilitiates local involvement in downtown interests, and promotes the aesthetic design and economic vitality of the downtown …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Bainbridge Island Downtown Association

As a Main Street America accredited program, we provide outreach and organization in support of local merchants in the downtown corridor. We partner with local organizations to host frequent familiarization programs and provide various support services to the downtown community. We strive to maintain solid relationships with the City of Bainbridge Island, the City Council, and the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce to initiate and develop programs to enhance the economy of the island. BIDA produces seasonal annual events such as our 3rd of July Street Dance Hometown Halloween Trick-or-Treat Downtown The Downtown Tree Lighting Holiday Open House with Santa Photos Holiday Programs. We also produce a robust monthly Art Walk on the First Fridays. These events promote downtown as …

Founded
Headquarters
Bainbridge Island, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 43%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 24.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 30.2% of total expenses ($55,840 of $184,705).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.43
Program$0.43

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bainbridge Island, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 911390519. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $224K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911390519. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is located in Bainbridge Island, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association has $224K in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $224K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bainbridge Island Downtown Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 43% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

As a Main Street America accredited program, we provide outreach and organization in support of local merchants in the downtown corridor. We partner with local organizations to host frequent familiarization programs and provide various support services to the downtown community. We strive to maintain solid relationships with the City of Bainbridge Island, the City Council, and the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce to initiate and develop programs to enhance the economy of the island. BIDA produces seasonal annual events such as our 3rd of July Street Dance Hometown Halloween Trick-or-Treat Downtown The Downtown Tree Lighting Holiday Open House with Santa Photos Holiday Programs. We also produce a robust monthly Art... Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $224K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Bainbridge Island Downtown Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911390519, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
43% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jim W••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bainbridge Island Downtown Association

What is Bainbridge Island Downtown Association?
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bainbridge Island, United States. As a Main Street America accredited program, we provide outreach and organization in support of local merchants in the downtown corridor. We partner with local organizations to host frequent familiarization programs and provide various support services to the downtown community. We strive to maintain solid relationships with the City of Bainbridge Island, the City Council, and the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce to initiate and develop programs to enhance the economy of the island. BIDA produces seasonal annual events such as our 3rd of July Street Dance Hometown Halloween Trick-or-Treat Downtown The Downtown Tree Lighting Holiday Open House with Santa Photos Holiday Programs. We also produce a robust monthly Art Walk on the First Fridays. These events promote downtown as the community's gathering place, encourage a positive image for downtown, and promote business-generating activities, supporting the downtown as a service and retail center. The events fit within our mission of Building community through a vibrant downtown by promoting downtown as the heart of Bainbridge Island - a special place to live, work, shop, invest, and play. For the past 16 years, BIDA has published and distributed the Bainbridge Island Downtown Walkabout Guide. In 2023, 100,000 guides were produced and distributed to 270 visitor locations in the Pacific Northwest with an emphasis on Seattle hotels, Washington & Oregon State Visitor Centers, cruise and ferry terminals, and local businesses. The walkabout guide supports a vibrant downtown by encouraging visitor traffic throughout our downtown and fosters business referrals. BIDA has been integrally involved with helping advertise community events and maintain the beauty and accessibility of the downtown corridor by developing a streetscape program. The program involves providing street signage maps and recently installed wayfinding and kiosks encouraging community involvement and presence in the downtown corridor. We provide our do
When was Bainbridge Island Downtown Association founded?
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association was founded in 1999.
Who leads Bainbridge Island Downtown Association?
Jim Wilford serves as Treasurer.
Where is Bainbridge Island Downtown Association located?
Headquartered in Bainbridge Island, WA, United States.
What is Bainbridge Island Downtown Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bainbridge Island Downtown Association trustworthy?
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bainbridge Island Downtown Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911390519.
What is Bainbridge Island Downtown Association's website?
http://bainbridgedowntown.org