Downtown Dallas Inc
Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) is a Dallas, Texas, public charity formed in 1956. It works to improve Downtown Dallas through public-space stewardship, support for public agencies, and advocacy for development that strengthens the area.
Downtown Dallas Inc at a glance
In short: Downtown Dallas Inc gave $257K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,261
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,726
- -41.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $12,015,896
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Downtown Dallas Inc
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 matching-grant application deadline was February 23, 2026; this cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 matching-grant application deadline was February 23, 2026; this cycle is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 Elm Street 500, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 744-1270
Website: https://downtowndallas.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Downtown Dallas Inc
Capital Improvements Matching Grant Program
Downtown Dallas Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Storefront Restoration Program
Downtown Dallas Inc
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Temporary Pop-up Patio Program
Downtown Dallas Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Downtown Dallas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McKinney Avenue Transit Auth ($100K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 43 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DDI’s matching grants are limited to projects within the Downtown Improvement District in Dallas. Of its 2024 grant dollars, 90% went to recipients in Texas and 10% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Downtown Dallas Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2022) to $682K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McKinney Avenue Transit Auth Dallas, TX | Grant per Contract | $100,000 |
| Housing Forward Dallas, TX | Contribution to Housing Forward | $25,000 |
| Hpigsa-2B LLC Larkspur, CA | Matching Grant | $25,000 |
| RBP Adolphus LLC Dallas, TX | Matching Grant | $20,108 |
| The Thanks-Giving Foundation Dallas, TX | Matching Grant | $20,000 |
| Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas, TX | Matching Grant | $18,000 |
| Headington Resources Dallas, TX | Matching GRNT | $17,200 |
| 2220 Canton Lofts Condo Assn Dallas, TX | Matching Grant | $11,697 |
| DF Market 2 LLC Dallas, TX | Matching Grant | $10,270 |
| RMGM Bryan Street LLC Lewisville, TX | Matching Grant | $9,986 |
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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 | $12,015,896 | $13,370,037 | $13,282,583 | $257,261 | 10 | $512,563 |
| 2023 | $12,087,967 | $12,448,329 | $11,804,496 | $307,394 | 7 | $417,597 |
| 2022 | $11,334,217 | $10,765,549 | $10,830,522 | $253,272 | 11 | $-54,823 |
| 2021 | $7,773,347 | $10,211,090 | $10,402,973 | $681,985 | 6 | $-47,525 |
| 2020 | $7,676,164 | $9,761,066 | $9,343,823 | $349,278 | 9 | $17,728 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
DDI describes its mission as championing a clean and safe Downtown and the economic development and vibrancy of its diverse neighborhoods. It says it mobilizes public-agency services, advocates for catalytic development, and cares for the communities and public spaces it stewards. Its filing further describes work to improve infrastructure, enhance economic competitiveness, foster an inclusive urban center, and support innovation and technology.
DDI’s matching-grant program supports eligible projects that improve public spaces, building facades, safety, streetscapes, or landscaping within the Downtown Improvement District. Examples of organizations receiving 2024 grants include Housing Forward, whose stated mission is to develop and implement an effective homelessness response system in Dallas and Collin Counties, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre, whose stated mission is to produce contemporary and modern dance through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities.
Grantmaking
DDI reported 10 grants totaling $257,261 in filing year 2024. The grants ranged from $9,986 to $100,000, with a median of $19,000. The largest was $100,000 to McKinney Avenue Transit Authority, described as a grant per contract. Other notable awards were $25,000 to Housing Forward and $25,000 to HPIGSA-2B LLC, both in Dallas and Larkspur, California, respectively; $20,108 to RBP Adolphus LLC; and $20,000 to The Thanks-Giving Foundation. The latter three were reported as matching grants, as were several additional awards.
DDI’s website describes a 50% matching grant for eligible projects, up to $25,000. Eligible project types include safety and security, streetscape improvements, and landscaping; projects must be within Downtown Improvement District boundaries. The application materials include an application, budget summary worksheet, and request for proposals. The 2026 application period listed on the website ran from January 21 through February 23, 2026, and is past.
DDI also administered a Storefront Restoration Program for Downtown businesses affected by storefront damage during the May and June 2020 social unrest and protests. That program is listed as closed; DDI provided nearly $91,000 to 28 businesses through it. Its Temporary Pop-up Patio Program provides design and permitting help, permit-fee payment, and loans of furniture and traffic-control devices to participating businesses; this is assistance to businesses rather than a grant program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Scripps as President & CEO, Amy Tharp as COO, Shalissa Perry as Chief Marketing Officer, Larry Gordon as Chief Public Safety Officer, Michael Graham as VP-Finance, and Evan Sheets as VP-Planning & Safety. It also lists Steve Hulsey, Mattia Flabiano III, Colin Fitzgibbons, and Suzan Kedron as directors.
Downtown Dallas Inc is led by Jennifer Scripps, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 6 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Scripps
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$311K (2022) → $451K (2024)
Katy Murray
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bergersen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Greer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mattia Flabiano III
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tregoning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hulsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Harris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Prewitt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzan Kedron
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Santa-Maria
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Fitzgibbons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Shane
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Tharp
COO
Chief Operations Officer → Int. President & CEO, 2021
Int. President & CEO → COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $337K (2024)
Michael Graham
Vp-Finance
Controller → Vp-Finance, 2021
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Shalissa C. Perry
Chief Marketing of
Chief Market. Officer → Chief Marketing of, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Evan Sheets
Vp-Planning & Safe
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $167K (2024)
Larry Gordon
Chf Public Safety
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $168K (2024)
Amy Lewis Hofland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Daniels
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Hamilton
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Allan Zreet (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Hoque (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott B. Goldstein (2021–2023) — Chief-Ext Aff.
- Former: Sara Terry (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dustin Bullard (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President & Economic Development
- Former: Holly Reed (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ted Benn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Kedron (2022) — Director
- Former: Albert Sanchez (2020–2021) — Vice President & Public Safety
- Former: John Ruff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kourtny Garrett (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Liz Beauchamp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jose Adames (2020) — Director
- Former: Martin Cramer (2020) — Vp-Pid Relations
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $451K, to Jennifer Scripps (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Downtown Dallas Inc
How much does Downtown Dallas Inc give each year?
Downtown Dallas Inc gave $257K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $307K across 7 grants.
What is Downtown Dallas Inc's typical grant size?
Downtown Dallas Inc's median grant in 2024 was $19,000, and its average grant was $25,726, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Downtown Dallas Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Downtown Dallas Inc give grants?
Downtown Dallas Inc gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants).
Does Downtown Dallas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Downtown Dallas Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Matching Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Downtown Dallas Inc's largest grantees?
Downtown Dallas Inc's largest 2024 grantees include McKinney Avenue Transit Auth ($100,000), Housing Forward ($25,000) and Hpigsa-2B LLC ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Downtown Dallas Inc?
Downtown Dallas Inc reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.4M.
What does Downtown Dallas Inc fund?
DDI describes its mission as championing a clean and safe Downtown and the economic development and vibrancy of its diverse neighborhoods. It says it mobilizes public-agency services, advocates for catalytic development, and cares for the communities and public spaces it stewards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Downtown Dallas Inc?
Downtown Dallas Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check downtowndallas.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Downtown Dallas Inc's EIN?
Downtown Dallas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0983855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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