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Erie Downtown Partnership

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Urban, Community Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$917k (2023)

Expenses
$754k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.21M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$342k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$916,646
Expenses
$753,980
Net Income
$162,666
Net Assets
$867,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $887,635
96.8%
Program Services $10,700
1.2%
Investment Income $9,085
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $800
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,426
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,681
10.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $207,221
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,209,689
Total Liabilities $341,833
Net Assets $867,856
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Emily Fetcko (Ceo) $71,031 $0 $4,650
George Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamiee Black (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Schember (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman Resigned (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Griffith Aresco (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Friday (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sean Fedorko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wachter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Peters (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,085,690
Expenses
$782,959
Net Income
$302,731
Net Assets
$705,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,072,330
98.8%
Program Services $5,980
0.6%
Investment Income $2,192
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,188
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,107
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,762
9.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,242,149
Total Liabilities $536,959
Net Assets $705,190
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Emily Fetcko (Ceo) $65,266 $0 $4,282
John Buchna Term '22 (Director) $9,909 $0 $650
George Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamiee Black (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Schember (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Griffith Aresco (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Friday (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$680,539
Expenses
$726,725
Net Income
-$46,186
Net Assets
$402,459
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $671,336
98.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,109
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,094
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,569
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,594
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $865,059
Total Liabilities $462,600
Net Assets $402,459
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna Terminated 2022 (Executive Dir.) $82,745 $0 $4,824
George Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamiee Black (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Schember (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Griffith Aresco (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Friday (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Fetcko Effective 2022 (Acting Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$793,259
Expenses
$679,791
Net Income
$113,468
Net Assets
$448,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $732,365
92.3%
Program Services $55
0.0%
Investment Income $2,689
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $58,150
7.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,900
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,206
24.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $676,593
Total Liabilities $227,948
Net Assets $448,645
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Dir.) $75,160 $0 $4,740
George Willis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Schember (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Friday (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Griffith Aresco (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,506
Expenses
$609,732
Net Income
-$155,226
Net Assets
$335,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $429,919
94.6%
Program Services $6,463
1.4%
Investment Income $8,494
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,630
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,901
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,537
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $606,498
Total Liabilities $271,321
Net Assets $335,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Dir.) $75,178 $0 $4,723
George Willis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski Resigned (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Schember (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Scholz (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Friday (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Griffith Aresco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$441,461
Expenses
$486,278
Net Income
-$44,817
Net Assets
$490,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $416,631
94.4%
Program Services $20,069
4.5%
Investment Income $1,891
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,870
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,600
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,953
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $689,254
Total Liabilities $198,851
Net Assets $490,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Dir.) $78,600 $0 $0
George Willis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Schember (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Scholz (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Friday (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Griffith Aresco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$427,989
Expenses
$470,056
Net Income
-$42,067
Net Assets
$535,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $398,653
93.1%
Program Services $24,833
5.8%
Investment Income $1,961
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,542
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,477
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $120,161
25.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $598,349
Total Liabilities $63,129
Net Assets $535,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Dir.) $76,477 $0 $5,177
George Willis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Scalise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Sinnott (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Massing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Brown Sissem (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$431,755
Expenses
$456,808
Net Income
-$25,053
Net Assets
$577,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $426,329
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,971
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,455
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,878
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,932
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $636,898
Total Liabilities $59,611
Net Assets $577,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Dir.) $73,878 $0 $0
George Willis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Scalise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Sinnott (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Matrogran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Massing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Brown Sissem (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wachter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$546,208
Expenses
$585,956
Net Income
-$39,748
Net Assets
$602,340
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $536,918
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,799
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,500
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,991
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,388
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,776
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $662,646
Total Liabilities $60,306
Net Assets $602,340
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Director) $70,388 $0 $0
George Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Scalise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Sinnott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Almitra Clerkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Massing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Katovich (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wachter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$510,451
Expenses
$521,883
Net Income
-$11,432
Net Assets
$642,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500,197
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,816
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,400
1.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,038
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,931
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,641
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $741,211
Total Liabilities $99,123
Net Assets $642,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Director) $66,931 $0 $0
George Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Scalise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Sinnott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Almitra Clerkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Massing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Katovich (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wachter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Nedig Resigned 61814 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$522,421
Expenses
$529,230
Net Income
-$6,809
Net Assets
$653,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $516,824
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,312
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,285
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,461
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,724
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $701,406
Total Liabilities $47,886
Net Assets $653,520
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Buchna (Executive Director) $65,461 $0 $0
Tippy Dworzanski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Scalise (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sherman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mayor Joe Sinnott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Almi Clerkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Keith Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ray Massing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Moluski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Katovich (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Shawnta Pulliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Urraro Term 112013 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wachter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marci Honard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Nedig (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$483,620
Expenses
$446,356
Net Income
$37,264
Net Assets
$660,329
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $476,336
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,366
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,918
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,757
34.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $715,050
Total Liabilities $54,721
Net Assets $660,329

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$526,871
Expenses
$453,199
Net Income
$73,672
Net Assets
$623,065
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $501,178
95.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,998
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,695
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,827
14.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,774
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $677,290
Total Liabilities $54,225
Net Assets $623,065

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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