West Bank Business Association
Wbba exists to engage the business community in the responsible economic development of the west bank district while preserving the unique character and heritage of the cedar-riverside area.
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District marketing - assisted small, indepdendent bipoc businesses market to fringe festival attendees.storefront beautification - beautified 12 storefronts on cedar avenue through cleaning, murals, art displays, and merchandising. Installed custom-made "security art" to replace boards covering an additional 4 neighborhood storefronts. Mural - created a new mural celebrating the diverse cultures that live, work, and play on the west bank.fall art series - piloted weekly healing musical performances with a homelessness resources hub. Provided narcan training to business owners. Youth engagement - convened health circles educating business owners on opiate addiction and provided forum for healing between business owners and youth. Hired youth for district clean up and gardening.policy, advocacy & collaborations - convened neighborhood nonprofits to address policies regarding …
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Wbba exists to engage the business community in the responsible economic development of the west bank district while preserving the unique character and heritage of the cedar-riverside area.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWest Bank Business Association is a registered community development nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 411694119. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $310K in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
West Bank Business Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411694119. 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.
West Bank Business Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
West Bank Business Association is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, West Bank Business Association has $310K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
West Bank Business Association 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 small organization. It has $310K in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for West Bank Business 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, West Bank Business 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
District marketing - assisted small, indepdendent bipoc businesses market to fringe festival attendees.storefront beautification - beautified 12 storefronts on cedar avenue through cleaning, murals, art displays, and merchandising. Installed custom-made "security art" to replace boards covering an additional 4 neighborhood storefronts. Mural - created a new mural celebrating the diverse cultures that live, work, and play on the west bank.fall art series - piloted weekly healing musical performances with a homelessness resources hub. Provided narcan training to business owners. Youth engagement - convened health circles educating business owners on opiate addiction and provided forum for healing between business owners and youth. Hired youth for district clean up and gardening.policy, advocacy... West Bank Business Association is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $310K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to West Bank Business Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. West Bank Business Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411694119, 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.
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WEST BANK BUSINESS 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.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (20)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 61 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 · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about West Bank Business Association
- What is West Bank Business Association?
- West Bank Business Association is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. District marketing - assisted small, indepdendent bipoc businesses market to fringe festival attendees.storefront beautification - beautified 12 storefronts on cedar avenue through cleaning, murals, art displays, and merchandising. Installed custom-made "security art" to replace boards covering an additional 4 neighborhood storefronts. Mural - created a new mural celebrating the diverse cultures that live, work, and play on the west bank.fall art series - piloted weekly healing musical performances with a homelessness resources hub. Provided narcan training to business owners. Youth engagement - convened health circles educating business owners on opiate addiction and provided forum for healing between business owners and youth. Hired youth for district clean up and gardening.policy, advocacy & collaborations - convened neighborhood nonprofits to address policies regarding a large homeless encampment in the neighborhood. Collaborated with neighborhood partners regarding institutional and governmental relations. Educated community on community ownership options for a key cedar avenue parcel.technical assistance - provided 270 hours of free technical assistance to 55 businesses. In 2022, 71% of our businesses served were east african and 16% were artists. 42% of our businesses served were women-owned. At least 62% were microbusinesses
- When was West Bank Business Association founded?
- West Bank Business Association was founded in 1987.
- Who leads West Bank Business Association?
- Kj Starr serves as Executive Director.
- Where is West Bank Business Association located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is West Bank Business Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is West Bank Business Association trustworthy?
- West Bank Business Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 West Bank Business Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411694119.
- What is West Bank Business Association's website?
- http://www.thewestbank.org