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DOWNTOWN TEMPE AUTHORITY INC

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860745130 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.downtowntempe.com
revenue
$3.0M
expenses
$2.6M
net assets
$871K
employees
47
volunteers
19
mission · from form 990

THE DOWNTOWN TEMPE AUTHORITY (DTA) SHALL ACT AS A VEHICLE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT AND DRIVE THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY'S URBAN CENTER AND BE A STEWARD OF THE EXISTING ASSETS AND RESOURCES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Downtown Tempe Authority Inc. promotes and enhances the downtown Tempe, Arizona area as a vibrant destination for residents, students, and visitors. The organization supports economic development, manages public spaces, and produces signature events that activate the urban core. It focuses on community engagement, mobility improvements, and fostering a dynamic mix of businesses and cultural experiences centered around Mill Avenue and Tempe Town Lake.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $1.40M
    WORKING WITH THE CITY AND DOWNTOWN STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE DOWNTOWN FOR CURRENT AND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND DOWNTOWN LIVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. #2 $826K
    STRUCTURE SERVICES TO BETTER MEET THE AREAS PARKING AND EVENTS. WORK WITH THE CITY IN PARKING ENFORCEMENT
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

2nd Sundays on Mill
Monthly street festival on Mill Avenue featuring vendors, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities to activate the downtown core.
Downtown Tempe Mobility Initiatives
Programs and infrastructure improvements including multi-space parking meters, the Tempe TRiP app, and pedestrian-friendly enhancements to support access and transportation.
Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
Annual holiday event on Tempe Town Lake featuring decorated boats, fireworks, and family activities to celebrate the season.
Tempe Blooms
Springtime floral celebration featuring large-scale flower installations, art displays, and community events throughout downtown Tempe.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Longstanding annual event showcasing visual artists, live entertainment, and cultural programming at Tempe Town Lake and surrounding areas.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Outdoor Recreation Access & Activities 5 activities
    • Facilitates Water Activities
      Offers various water activities at Tempe Town Lake, including rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, and electric Donut Boats, promoting recreational use of the lake.
    • Promotes Outdoor Recreation
      Facilitates access to outdoor activities by promoting and maintaining "A" Mountain as a hiking destination and providing access to trails, parks, and paths for biking, hiking, and outdoor activities from Mill Avenue to Tempe Town Lake.
    • Promoting Outdoor Recreation and Activities
      Promotes and facilitates access to outdoor recreation, including hiking at "A" Mountain, water activities at Tempe Town Lake (kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, electric Donut Boats), and maintaining over five miles of scenic paths for walking, jogging, biking, and scootering.
    • Promoting Outdoor Recreation and Maintaining Public Spaces
      Promotes and maintains outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking at "A" Mountain, facilitating water activities at Tempe Town Lake with equipment rentals, and maintaining over five miles of scenic paths for walking, jogging, biking, and scootering.
    • Promoting Outdoor Recreation and Public Spaces
      Promotes and maintains outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking at "A" Mountain, water activities at Tempe Town Lake (including rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, and pedal boats), and maintains over five miles of scenic paths around Tempe Town Lake for walking, jogging, biking, and scootering.
  • Community Live Music Series 4 activities
    • Organizes Community Events
      Hosts and organizes signature events such as 2nd Sundays on Mill, Tempe Festival of the Arts, and multi-day live music festivals at Tempe Beach Park, engaging the community and attracting visitors.
    • Organizing and Hosting Community Events
      Organizes and hosts a variety of signature events, including 2nd Sundays on Mill, Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe Blooms, Pride, food and wine events, live music concerts, and multi-day music festivals at locations like Tempe Beach Park and ASU Gammage.
    • Organizing and Hosting Community Events
      Organizes and hosts a variety of signature events and festivals in Downtown Tempe, including 2nd Sundays on Mill, Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe Blooms, Pride, food and wine events, and multi-day live music festivals at Tempe Beach Park.
    • Organizing and Hosting Community Events
      Organizes and hosts a variety of signature events and festivals annually in Downtown Tempe and Tempe Beach Park, including 2nd Sundays on Mill, Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe Blooms, Pride, food and wine events, and multi-day live music festivals.
  • Visitor Center Operations 4 activities
    • Provides Transportation Information
      Offers comprehensive information on transportation options in Downtown Tempe, including parking, public transit, bike/scooter rentals, and ride-sharing services, facilitating mobility for residents and visitors.
    • Providing Information and Resources for Downtown Tempe
      Provides comprehensive information and resources for visitors and residents, including hotel accommodations, local businesses, new business openings, transportation options (parking, public transit, bike/scooter rentals, ride-sharing), and an interactive map of Downtown Tempe.
    • Providing Information and Resources for Downtown Tempe
      Curates and provides comprehensive information for visitors and residents, including details on hotel accommodations, local businesses, dining options, new business openings, transportation (parking, public transit, bike/scooter rentals), and an interactive map of Downtown Tempe.
    • Providing Information and Resources for Visitors and Residents
      Provides comprehensive information on Downtown Tempe, including hotel accommodations, local businesses, dining options, new business openings, transportation options (parking, public transit, bike/scooter rentals), and an interactive map to filter points of interest.
  • Community Collaborative Art Projects 3 activities
    • Enhancing Downtown Tempe's Aesthetic and Cultural Offerings
      Executes public art projects like the "Tempe Tales" jackrabbit sculptures, celebrates new murals reflecting Indigenous heritage, and provides public art and free family activities to residents and visitors. It also maintains Historic Mill Avenue as a blend of restaurants, retail, and unique experiences.
    • Enhancing Public Art and Cultural Experiences
      Executes public art projects, such as the "Tempe Tales" jackrabbit sculptures and the Oidbad mural, and presents arts and entertainment events, including live music performances and free family activities, to enrich the cultural landscape of Downtown Tempe.
    • Enhancing Public Spaces and Art
      Enhances public spaces through initiatives like the "Tempe Tales" public art project with jackrabbit sculptures, the Oidbad mural celebrating Indigenous heritage, and providing public art and free family activities.
  • Destination Marketing & Event Support 3 activities
    • Maintaining Historic Mill Avenue
      Maintains Historic Mill Avenue as a vibrant destination offering a blend of restaurants, retail, unique experiences, brunch and coffee shops, local boutiques, patios, rooftop lounges, live music, culinary experiences, and bars.
    • Promoting Downtown Tempe as a Destination
      Maintains Historic Mill Avenue as a vibrant blend of restaurants, retail, and unique experiences, and facilitates Downtown Tempe as a walkable destination offering diverse culinary, shopping, and entertainment options.
    • Supports Local Businesses
      Promotes local businesses by providing information on dining options, new businesses, and special events, enhancing the economic vitality of Downtown Tempe.
  • Memorial Development and Community Engagement 3 activities
    • Operating the Military Tribute Banner Program
      Operates the Downtown Tempe Military Tribute Banner Program, installing and storing banners on historic lamp posts to honor veterans and active-duty service members during Veteran's Day and Independence Day periods.
    • Operating the Military Tribute Banner Program
      Operates the Downtown Tempe Military Tribute Banner Program, installing and storing printed banners on historic lamp posts to honor veterans and active-duty service members during Veteran's Day and Independence Day periods.
    • Operating the Military Tribute Banner Program
      Operates the Downtown Tempe Military Tribute Banner Program, which installs printed banners on historic lamp posts to honor veterans and active-duty service members, and manages the storage and display of these banners for specific holidays.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Advocates for Cultural Recognition
      Issues formal land acknowledgments recognizing the cultural and spiritual significance of local landmarks to Indigenous peoples, fostering awareness and respect for cultural heritage.
    • Enhances Public Art and Culture
      Curates public art projects and events, including the "Tempe Tales" public art project and various arts and entertainment events at local venues, enriching the cultural landscape of Downtown Tempe.
    • Issuing Formal Land Acknowledgments
      Issues a formal land acknowledgment recognizing the cultural and spiritual significance of Tempe Butte to the O'odham and Piipaash peoples.
    • Modernizing Parking Infrastructure
      Installs new multi-space meters to modernize on-street parking, replacing older single-space meters in Downtown Tempe.
    • Modernizing Parking Infrastructure
      Installed new multi-space meters to modernize on-street parking in Downtown Tempe, replacing older single-space meters.
    • Offering Indoor Experiences
      Offers unique indoor experiences such as potting plants, DIY souvenir creation, candle-making, and scented potion creation.
    • Offering Indoor Experiential Activities
      Offers unique indoor experiences such as potting plants, DIY souvenir creation, candle-making, and scented potion creation.
    • Offering Unique Indoor Experiences
      Offers unique indoor experiences such as potting plants, DIY souvenir creation, candle-making, and scented potion creation.
    • Providing Volunteer Opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals to meet new people, earn service hours, and gain behind-the-scenes experience with the organization's activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.04M
Contributions & grants$425K14%
Program service revenue$2.62M86%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.56M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$916K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.49M
Cash$1.03M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.62M
Net assets$871K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +35.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATE BORDERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 40 $198K
ADAM JONES DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40 $180K
board members · 19
  • ANDREW CHING — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES GOFFNETT — PAST CHAIR
  • CHARLES HUELLMANTEL — DIRECTOR
  • CURT KREMER — DIRECTOR
  • DANA GILLIS — DIRECTOR
  • DILSHAD MYINDT — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC SATHER — VICE CHAIR
  • JAMES NEAL — DIRECTOR
  • JARETT BROCK — DIRECTOR
  • JIM O'MEARA — DIRECTOR (LEFT 12/21)
  • JULIAN WRIGHT — TREASURER
  • KRISTIN IRWIN — DIRECTOR (LEFT 03/22)
  • LISA ROMERO — DIRECTOR (LEFT 05/22)
  • NANCY BAKER — CHAIR
  • RICHARD LASEK — DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN TRICK — DIRECTOR
  • SAM GORDON — DIRECTOR
  • TIM GOMEZ — DIRECTOR
  • WILL CREYER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 58

who they work with

  • 414 Pub & Pizza Partner — Lists as an arts and entertainment venue.
  • AMC Theaters at Centerpoint Partner — Lists as a theater and performing arts venue.
  • ASU Partner — Collaborates on promoting visitation and accessibility to the ASU campus area.
  • ASU Partner — Downtown Tempe is home to ASU.
  • ASU Art Museum Partner — Lists as a museum and gallery.
  • ASU Art Museum Brickyard, Ceramics Research Center Partner — Lists as a museum and gallery.
  • ASU Gammage Partner — Promotes events held at ASU Gammage, such as musicals and concerts.
  • ASU Gammage Partner — Promotes performances and shows at ASU Gammage.
  • ASU Katzin Concert Hall Partner — Lists as a theater and performing arts venue.
  • ASU Marston Exploration Theater Partner — Lists as a theater and performing arts venue.
  • ASU Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Partner — Lists as a sports venue and outdoor attraction.
  • Arizona Theatre Company Partner — Lists as a theater and performing arts venue.
  • Boat Rentals of America Partner — Offers Surrey bike rentals for use around Tempe Town Lake.
  • Cactus Sports Partner — Highlights Cactus Sports as a local business for officially licensed ASU gear.
  • Centerpoint on Mill Partner — Lists as an arts and entertainment location with office space available.
  • City of Tempe Government — References the City of Tempe’s official resolution on Native American land acknowledgment.
  • City of Tempe Partner — Coordinated the "Tempe Tales" public art project with the Downtown Tempe Authority.
  • City of Tempe Partner — Partners on the Downtown Tempe Military Tribute Banner Program.
  • City of Tempe Housing Services Partner — Listed as a nonprofit organization/government service provider in Downtown Tempe.
  • City of Tempe Municipal Courts Partner — Listed as a nonprofit organization/government service provider in Downtown Tempe.
  • College Avenue Commons Partner — Lists as an outdoor attraction and completed project.
  • Daily Jam Partner — Promotes Daily Jam as a nearby dining option for visitors after hiking "A" Mountain.
  • Desert Financial Arena Partner — Lists as a sports venue.
  • Harkins Valley Art Theater Partner — Lists as a theater and performing arts venue and historical property.
  • Hayden Butte ("A" Mountain) Partner — Lists as an outdoor attraction.
  • Hayden Flour Mill Partner — Lists as an outdoor attraction.
  • Linear Park Partner — Lists as an outdoor attraction.
  • Loco Patron Mexican Grill Partner — Promotes Loco Patron as a nearby dining option for visitors after hiking "A" Mountain.
  • Lotions & Potions Partner — Promotes Lotions & Potions as a place to create custom fragrances and body products.
  • Low Key Piano Bar Partner — Lists as a bar & grill, nightlife, and live music venue.
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