Downtown Akron Partnership Inc
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Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH
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Mission
Promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown akron.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Downtown Akron Partnership Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyDowntown Akron Partnership Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Akron, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 341823835. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 133 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341823835. 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.
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is located in Akron, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 133 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Downtown Akron Partnership Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Downtown Akron Partnership Inc 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Downtown Akron Partnership Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341823835, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DOWNTOWN AKRON PARTNERSHIP INC 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.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Downtown Akron Partnership’s summer lineup includes free wellness classes, roller skating, concerts - Cleveland.com
Summer fitness classes, roller skating, concerts and more happening in downtown Akron - Signal Akron
Here's the plan for reviving downtown Akron | Opinion - Akron Beacon Journal
Free Downtown Akron Sakura Festival returns next month - Cleveland.com
Buckingham law firm is returning to Akron, cites downtown 'rebirth' - Akron Beacon Journal
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs to bring headquarters back to Downtown Akron - Crain's Cleveland Business
Local nonprofit helps bring businesses to downtown Akron - Spectrum News
Akron completes sale of CitiCenter. What's next for downtown Akron building? - Akron Beacon Journal
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 133 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 133 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Downtown Akron Partnership Inc
- What is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc?
- Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Akron, United States. Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH
- When was Downtown Akron Partnership Inc founded?
- Downtown Akron Partnership Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Downtown Akron Partnership Inc?
- Julie Wesel serves as Chair.
- Where is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc located?
- Headquartered in Akron, OH, United States.
- What is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc trustworthy?
- Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341823835.
- What is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's website?
- http://www.downtownakron.com