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Downtown Akron Partnership Inc

Promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown akron.

Community Development Akron, OH EIN 341823835 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Downtown Akron Partnership Inc

Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

Founded
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown akron.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.90
Program expenses$0.90 ($1.4 million)
90% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Akron, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 341823835. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 133 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('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 93/100.

Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is located in Akron, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Downtown Akron Partnership Inc 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 133 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Downtown Akron Partnership Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 90% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Downtown Akron Partnership Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341823835, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JU
Julie Wesel
Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Antha P••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Brian M••••
BOARD MEMBER
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C A•••• N••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carla C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine B••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Charlie S•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chris B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Clair D••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CR
Craig M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Dave L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dawn D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Donae C•••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Donald J P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Don J P•••••
Chairman
GA
Gary R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Gregg M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Greta J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
IL
Ilene S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jaclyn F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James H••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joash B••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joel T••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Julie W••••
TREASURER
KA
Kathy C•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Keeven W••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Downtown Akron Partnership’s summer lineup includes free wellness classes, roller skating, concerts - Cleveland.com
May 2026
www.cleveland.com
Summer fitness classes, roller skating, concerts and more happening in downtown Akron - Signal Akron
May 2026
signalakron.org
Here's the plan for reviving downtown Akron | Opinion - Akron Beacon Journal
May 2026
www.beaconjournal.com
$75M transformation planned for Akron’s iconic Quaker Square silos - Crain's Cleveland Business
Apr 2026
www.crainscleveland.com
Michael Kolk, 39 - Crain's Cleveland Business
Mar 2026
www.crainscleveland.com
Free Downtown Akron Sakura Festival returns next month - Cleveland.com
Mar 2026
www.cleveland.com
Valentine’s events spread love in Greater Akron - Akron.com
Feb 2026
www.akron.com
How Akron is turning Lock 3 into a hot spot during cold winter months - Akron Beacon Journal
Jan 2026
www.beaconjournal.com
Buckingham law firm is returning to Akron, cites downtown 'rebirth' - Akron Beacon Journal
Jan 2026
www.beaconjournal.com
Winter fun continues in Akron at Lock 3 Winterblast through Feb. 16 - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jan 2026
www.news5cleveland.com
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc This page 93 $2.0 million 90%
Employee Assistance Fund for Alaska Airlines 93 $2.1 million 82%
Coastal Connections Inc 93 $4.1 million 85%
Coshocton Foundation 93 $2.7 million 82%
Project Kesher 93 $3.5 million 80%
Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey 93 $3.8 million 91%
Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise Inc 93 $1.2 million 98%
Arcata Economic Development Corp 93 $5.7 million 98%
Dayone Pact 93 $6.9 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 133 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Downtown Akron Partnership Inc

What is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc?
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Akron, United States. Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH
When was Downtown Akron Partnership Inc founded?
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc was founded in 1995.
Who leads Downtown Akron Partnership Inc?
Julie Wesel serves as Chair.
Where is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc located?
Headquartered in Akron, United States.
What is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc trustworthy?
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341823835.
What is Downtown Akron Partnership Inc's website?
http://www.downtownakron.com