Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc
Our mission is to build a 21st century downtown as the heart of the atlanta region - a vibrant community with strong leadership and sustainable infrastructure that is safe, liveable, diverse, economically viable, accessible, clean, hospitable and entertaining.
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc at a glance
In short: Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,222,366
- +1122.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,222,366
- +1122.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,222,366
- Total assets
- $8,187,532
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc
Who Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Atlanta Progress ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Atlanta Progress Atlanta, GA | To fund programs that support the mission of atlanta downtown improvement district | $1,222,366 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,187,532 | $10,824,104 | $15,092,150 | $1,222,366 | 1 | $113,859 |
| 2023 | $10,568,447 | $10,289,803 | $13,427,112 | $100,000 | 1 | $88,874 |
| 2022 | $13,260,281 | $10,596,019 | $10,292,875 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,681,519 | $10,654,610 | $10,315,815 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $11,987,579 | $11,232,137 | $9,654,995 | — | — | $1,756 |
About Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc
Based on IRS filings
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc is led by A. J. Robinson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. J. Robinson
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Jones
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curley Dossman
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David D. Marvin
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Portman IV
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Stammel
Director & Vice Chairman
Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Dozier
Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Lassof
Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Reyes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rian Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ball
Chief Operating Officer & Secretary
Vice President Planning & Economic Dev't → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Operating Officer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T'shura Johnson
Controller
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carl Powell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Tarson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Wilma C. Sothern (2020–2023) — Vice President & Marketing
- Former: Fredalyn Frazier (2023) — Project Director
- Former: Marie Quintero-Johnson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cleta Winslow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David E. Wardell (2020–2021) — Vice President Operations Public Safety
- Former: Joe Evers (2020–2021) — Finance Director
- Former: Lisa Harris (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc
How much does Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc give each year?
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc?
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.8M.
What is Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc?
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc operate?
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc's EIN?
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2218795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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