Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc
The organization's mission is to promote a vibrant business community physically located in the streets ofdowntown waukesha, Wisconsin; to encourage involvement and build leadership in downtown waukesha to create a sustainable organization that plans and delivers the visionary objectives of its membership; to drive the positive message that waukesha is a new and changing environment which encourages people outside the community and members of the community to come experience downtown waukesha; to build business excitement by developing events and opportunities using our collective imaginations; to implement a full calendar of events making downtown waukesha the place to be; to utilize our resources of culture, history, aesthetics, the river walk, and people; to develop a sense of enjoyment in the community through the merchants,services, associations, patrons, and institutions.
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc at a glance
In short: Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,421
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,421
- Median grant
- $7,421
- Total assets
- $28,403
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Food Pantry of Waukesha County ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Food Pantry of Waukesha County Waukesha, WI | Hunger Assistance | $7,421 |
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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 | $28,403 | $121,962 | $144,989 | $7,421 | 1 | $3 |
| 2023 | $51,430 | $9,692 | $22,648 | — | — | — |
About Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc
Based on IRS filings
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waukesha, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc is led by Chris Janet, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Janet
President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aleks Gerasyuta
Communications Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Strauss
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Gallamore
Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Evanoff
Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc
How much does Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc give each year?
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc?
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122K.
What is Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc?
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waukesha, WI. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc operate?
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc's EIN?
Waukesha Downtown Business Assoc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1508316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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