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 …
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.
Visit bainbridgedowntown.orgAbout 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 …
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBainbridge 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in United States
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in United States
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
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
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Bainbridge Island Downtown Associa…?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
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