Vancouvers Downtown Association
Incorporated in 1989, Vancouver's Downtown Association (VDA) is a designated Washington Main Street Program that engages in revitalization efforts to keep downtown vibrant. Our initiatives aim to create an appealing employment center, boost foot traffic to small business, and enhance the quality of life for residents.
Vancouvers Downtown Association at a glance
In short: Vancouvers Downtown Association gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,650
- -59.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,650
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,650
- Total assets
- $475,342
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Vancouvers Downtown Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vancouvers Downtown Association
Who Vancouvers Downtown Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Trust for Historic Preservation ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
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 $9K (2024) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Seattle, WA | To assist and support partnership activities. | $8,650 |
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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 | $475,342 | $486,644 | $369,258 | $8,650 | 1 | $854 |
| 2023 | $356,811 | $387,829 | $425,187 | $21,500 | 2 | $809 |
| 2022 | $410,433 | $492,086 | $519,735 | — | — | $170 |
| 2021 | $422,616 | $502,851 | $366,523 | — | — | $58 |
| 2020 | $290,123 | $311,267 | $318,390 | — | — | $76 |
About Vancouvers Downtown Association
Based on IRS filings
Vancouvers Downtown Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $475K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $854.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vancouvers Downtown Association is led by Michael Walker, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Walker
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Linda Glover
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Rust
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wyatt Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esther Cho Liu
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Reid
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Thor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shara Wokal
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Marvin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Wilson Stein
Vice President
Board Member → Executive Advisory Member, 2023
Executive Advisory Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Lindemann
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Rawls
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Arambul
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Marnie Farness (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Cary Brown (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Murray (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Andy Cornett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Lary (2020) — Board Member
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 $100K, to Michael Walker (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vancouvers Downtown Association
How much does Vancouvers Downtown Association give each year?
Vancouvers Downtown Association gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
How large is Vancouvers Downtown Association?
Vancouvers Downtown Association reported $475K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $487K.
What is Vancouvers Downtown Association?
Vancouvers Downtown Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vancouver, WA. It holds $475K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vancouvers Downtown Association operate?
Vancouvers Downtown Association has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Vancouvers Downtown Association's EIN?
Vancouvers Downtown Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1816711. 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 October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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