↑ parent cluster · ·
research dossier →

North Fourth Ave Merchants Association

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860326478 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.fourthavenue.org
revenue
$809K
expenses
$691K
net assets
$168K
employees
8
volunteers
44
program ratio
53%
mission · from form 990

The purpose of the North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association is to promote the growth and development of the businesses and communities in the fourth avenue business district that extends from University to 9th Street.

profile · synthesized from sources

The North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that promotes the growth and development of businesses and communities in the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District of Tucson, Arizona. It focuses on civic, social, cultural, artistic, and economic programs to enhance the area's function and aesthetic values. The association also works to preserve events like the Fourth Avenue Street Fairs.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Art Features
Projects aimed at enhancing the aesthetic values of the community.
Fourth Avenue Street Fairs
Bi-annual events that generate significant economic impact for the district, which the association works to preserve.
Maclovio Barraza Parkway
Involvement in city projects to improve infrastructure in the Fourth Avenue area.
Modern Streetcar development
Involvement in city projects to improve infrastructure in the Fourth Avenue area.
Storm Drain improvements
Involvement in city projects to improve infrastructure in the Fourth Avenue area.
Underpass Replacement Project
Involvement in city projects to improve infrastructure in the Fourth Avenue area.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Historic District Advocacy & Monitoring 2 activities
    • Advocacy for historic district recognition
      Submitted the nomination for the Fourth Avenue Commercial Historic District to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016, supporting preservation and recognition of the area's cultural and architectural significance.
    • Advocacy for historic preservation
      Advocates for the preservation of the Fourth Avenue Commercial Historic District, including requesting its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
  • Public Parking Management & Operations 1 activity
    • Facilitation of customer parking access
      Coordinates customer access to parking at member business lots along Fourth Avenue to support local commerce and improve visitor experience.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 1 activity
    • Organizing and promoting community events
      Organizes and promotes various community events throughout the year, including the bi-annual Fourth Avenue Street Fairs (Winter and Spring), Summer Street Car Savings Pass, "Where's Waldo?", "4th Ave Unplugged/Public Living Room", "Children's Entrepreneur Market", "Trick-Or-Treat the Avenue", "Black Friday & Small Business Saturday", and "Pets of Pima Parade". These events aim to bring the community together through arts and culture and have generated over a billion dollars in economic impact.
  • Community Leadership Recognition Events 1 activity
    • Recognition in festival and event management
      Received the 2017 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award for excellence in managing large-scale public events, reflecting high standards in event planning and community engagement.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Merchant support and infrastructure improvement
      Secured $500,000 in grants to support merchants during the COVID-19 crisis and improve local infrastructure, and facilitates customer access to parking at member business lots on Fourth Avenue.
    • Preservation and funding of Fourth Avenue Street Fairs
      Preserved the bi-annual Fourth Avenue Street Fairs, securing $500,000 in grants to support local merchants during the COVID-19 pandemic and to improve local infrastructure, with the fairs generating over a billion dollars in economic impact.
    • Production of community arts and culture events
      Produces and promotes recurring public events that bring the community together through arts, culture, and local entrepreneurship, including seasonal fairs, parades, and themed gatherings.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$809K
Contributions & grants$19K2%
Program service revenue$786K97%
Investment income$1630%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$691K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$149K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$756K
Cash$549K
Investments$0
Liabilities$587K
Net assets$168K
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +1628.8%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • City of Tucson Government — Represented Fourth Avenue on various City of Tucson Committees, including those addressing the Underpass Replacement Project, Storm Drain improvements, and Modern Streetcar development.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Cooperated with the North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association to nominate the Fourth Avenue Commercial Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Park Tucson Government — Collaborates on parking availability and access in the Fourth Avenue area
  • Sun Link Partner — Streetcar system connecting to parking facilities near the Fourth Avenue Historic District
  • Sun Tran Partner — Bus service providing transit access to the Fourth Avenue area
  • University of Arizona Partner — Provides public parking access through its garages and lots near Fourth Avenue