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Downtown Business Association Inc

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Tax-exempt since March 1957
  • EIN: 95-1807800

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$149k (2024)

Expenses
$129k (2024)

Total Assets
$38k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$33.4k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,843
Expenses
$129,352
Net Income
$19,491
Net Assets
$4,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,820
34.8%
Program Services $23,614
15.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,867
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,321
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,969
Total Liabilities $33,446
Net Assets $4,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bob Bell (Past Chair) $0 $0
Jerry Baranowski (Past Chair) $0 $0
Kim Mcabee Carter (Board Member) $0 $0
Donald Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Hendricks (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathleen Mcneil (Board Member) $0 $0
Bryan Oberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Potter (Board Member) $0 $0
Christian Shannon (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Wheeler (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Sutherland (Chairperson) $0 $0
Alan Alvarez (Vice Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 25, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$152,099
Expenses
$154,783
Net Income
-$2,684
Net Assets
-$68,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,254
48.8%
Program Services $21,753
14.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $271
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $68,539
Net Assets -$68,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bob Bell (Past Chair) $0 $0
Jerry Baranowski (Past Chair) $0 $0
Kim Mcabee Carter (Board Member) $0 $0
Donald Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Hendricks (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathleen Mcneil (Board Member) $0 $0
Bryan Oberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Potter (Board Member) $0 $0
Christian Shannon (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Wheeler (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Sutherland (Chairperson) $0 $0
Alan Alvarez (Vice Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,751
Expenses
$130,209
Net Income
-$32,458
Net Assets
-$76,151
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,100
34.9%
Program Services $14,282
14.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,148
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390
Total Liabilities $76,541
Net Assets -$76,151
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dixie Brewer (Chairperson) $0 $0
Deanna Araujo (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Melanie Farmer (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Andy Barkate (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathy Butler (Secretary) $0 $0
Bob Bell (Past Chair) $0 $0
Jerry Baranowski (Past Chair) $0 $0
Kelly Bearden (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcabee Carter (Board Member) $0 $0
Nora Dominguez (Board Member) $0 $0
Donald Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0
Jim Hendricks (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,728
Expenses
$110,588
Net Income
-$49,860
Net Assets
-$43,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,905
11.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $311
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $500
0.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,221
Total Liabilities $75,914
Net Assets -$43,693
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bob Bell (Board Member) $0 $0
Anita Maxey (Board Member) $0 $0
Rosco Rolnick (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcabee Carter (Board Member) $0 $0
Kenyon Sills (Board Member) $0 $0
Bryan Oberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Eddie Palomar (Board Member) $0 $0
Donald Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0
Christian Shannon (Board Member) $0 $0
Dixie Brewer (Board Member) $0 $0
Kathleen Mcneal (Board Member) $0 $0
Lisa Carbajal (Chairperson) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,644
Expenses
$153,159
Net Income
-$4,515
Net Assets
-$66,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,732
62.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$903
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,150
6.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,859
Total Liabilities $68,347
Net Assets -$66,488
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bob Bell (Board Member) $0 $0
Anita Maxey (Board Member) $0 $0
Rosco Rolnick (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcabee Carter (Board Member) $0 $0
Kenyon Sills (Board Member) $0 $0
Bryan Oberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Janet Sanders (Board Member) $0 $0
Donald Fowler (Board Member) $0 $0
Christian Shannon (Board Member) $0 $0
Dixie Brewer (Board Member) $0 $0
Lisa Carbajal (Chairperson) $0 $0
Melanie Farmer (President/Ceo) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$179,349
Expenses
$158,672
Net Income
$20,677
Net Assets
-$61,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,511
70.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,756
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,114
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $837
Total Liabilities $62,810
Net Assets -$61,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jerry Baranowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Kevin Bartl (Board Member) $0 $0
Bob Bell (Board Member) $0 $0
Loretta Leon (Board Member) $0 $0
Anita Maxey (Board Member) $0 $0
Rosco Rolnick (Board Member) $0 $0
Kim Mcabee Carter (Board Member) $0 $0
Kenyon Sills (Board Member) $0 $0
Bryan Oberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Terry Serban Agcaoili (Board Member) $0 $0
Janet Sanders (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Hall (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,330
Expenses
$170,458
Net Income
-$17,128
Net Assets
-$82,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,171
39.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,879
3.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,405
14.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $351
Total Liabilities $83,001
Net Assets -$82,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chris Hall (Chairman) $0 $0
Deekay Fox (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Melanie Farmer (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Andy Barkate (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathy Butler (Secretary) $0 $0
Gilbert Laroque (Dbdc Past Chairman) $0 $0
Jerry Baranowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Kevin Bartl (Board Member) $0 $0
Bob Bell (Board Member) $0 $0
Loretta Leon (Board Member) $0 $0
Anita Maxey (Board Member) $0 $0
Rosco Rolnick (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 5, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,545
Expenses
$176,501
Net Income
-$16,956
Net Assets
-$65,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,595
53.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,474
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,955
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $438
Total Liabilities $65,960
Net Assets -$65,522
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gilbert Laroque (Chairman) $0 $0
Nora Dominguez (1 St Vice Chair) $0 $0
Melanie Farmer (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Andy Barkate (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erika Avalos (Secretary) $0 $0
Cathy Butler (Dbdc Liaison) $0 $0
Jerry Baranowski (Board Member) $0 $0
Kevin Bartl (Board Member) $0 $0
Bob Bell (Board Member) $0 $0
Chris Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Jenifer Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Loretta Leon (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,781
Expenses
$152,684
Net Income
-$3,903
Net Assets
-$48,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,897
35.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,188
10.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,983
13.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,691
Total Liabilities $54,258
Net Assets -$48,567
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gilbert Laroque (Chairman) $0 $0
Nora Dominguez (1 St Vice Chair) $0 $0
Melanie Farmer (President/Ceo) $0 $0
Andy Barkate (Treasurer) $0 $0
Erika Avalos (Secretary) $0 $0
Cathy Butler (Dbdc Liaison) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,104
Expenses
$134,744
Net Income
-$20,640
Net Assets
-$44,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,766
39.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,720
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,345
Total Liabilities $48,009
Net Assets -$44,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kevin Bartl (Chairman) $0 $0
Cathy Butler (President) $0 $0
Melanie Farmer (Vice President) $0 $0
Andy Barkate (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$108,761
Expenses
$115,252
Net Income
-$6,491
Net Assets
-$24,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,574
41.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,367
9.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,154
Total Liabilities $31,178
Net Assets -$24,024
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cathy Butler (President) $0 $0
Kevin Bartl (Chairman) $0 $0
Jeff Hayward (Past Chairman) $0 $0
Andy Barkate (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,883
Expenses
$119,034
Net Income
-$9,151
Net Assets
-$17,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,176
30.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,888
8.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,102
Total Liabilities $21,635
Net Assets -$17,533
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cathy Butler (President) $0 $0
Edith Gibson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Bernie Herman (Secretary) $0 $0
Bob Bell (Chairman) $0 $0
J Philip Bentley (Co Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,041
Expenses
$126,658
Net Income
-$9,617
Net Assets
-$8,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,000
8.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,859
21.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $128
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,239
Total Liabilities $19,621
Net Assets -$8,382

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,267
Expenses
$108,980
Net Income
-$12,713
Net Assets
$1,235
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,278
1.3%
Net Fundraising $20,282
21.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$9,378
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,979
Total Liabilities $29,744
Net Assets $1,235

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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990

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