irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $277KINCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BEAUTY OF THE DISTRICT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING AND DEVELOPING THAT BEAUTY
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Banner Programs
Installation of 3' x 8' banners on lamp posts to promote local businesses and generate supplemental revenue for the BID
Catch Basin Reporting
Annual survey and reporting of clogged catch basins to NYC 311 for cleaning by the Sewer Maintenance Division to improve drainage
Flushing Food Tour
Curated food tour offering guests samples from Downtown Flushing’s diverse restaurants, fostering tourism and business engagement
Flushing Map & Guide
Publication and distribution of a comprehensive guide with historical context, transit, parking, and listings of local businesses and services
Graffiti Removal
Annual removal of graffiti from public and private surfaces in coordination with a private contractor to eliminate visual blight
Holiday Lighting
Annual winter display of LED snowflakes and a Holiday Lighting Ceremony to kick off the holiday shopping season with community leaders
Powerwashing
Annual summer powerwashing of sidewalks to remove grease, odor, and residue from restaurant and supermarket operations
Refurbishing
Repainting of lampposts and street furniture to maintain aesthetic appeal and prevent deterioration
Sanitation / Street Cleaning
Seven-day weekly sidewalk cleaning and public trash can emptying by a 10-person maintenance crew, operating year-round with adjusted hours by season
Street Festival
Annual end-of-summer festival on 40th Road and Prince Street featuring food, entertainment, arts and crafts, and community activities
Toy Drive
Annual holiday toy drive providing and delivering gifts to children in need within the Flushing community
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 3 activities
- Infrastructure maintenance and reportingConducts annual surveys of catch basins and reports clogged ones to 311 for cleaning; compiles a master list of graffiti locations and coordinates annual removal with a private contractor; repaints weathered lampposts and street furniture annually to maintain streetscape appeal.
- Sanitation education and compliance outreachProvides sanitation guidance materials to businesses and the public, distributes educational resources on litter basket use, promotes sidewalk safety responsibilities, offers guidance on avoiding sanitation violations, and provides bilingual materials to prevent grease discharge into sewer systems.
- Year-round sanitation and cleaning servicesManages a cleaning team that cleans sidewalks and empties public trash cans seven days a week year-round, and organizes annual power washing to clean grease, odor, and residue from sidewalks.
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Community events and programmingOrganizes an annual street festival on 40th Road and Prince Street, hosts an annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony with community dinner and LED snowflake installations, organizes an annual toy drive for children in need, and hosts an annual Gala celebrating progress in downtown Flushing.
- Curated cultural and culinary programmingOrganizes the Flushing Food Tour, offering curated culinary experiences with samples from local restaurants to promote community engagement and local businesses.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy and liaison services for the Flushing communityActs as an advocate, liaison, promoter, and problem solver between the Flushing community and New York City government to support community interests and address local concerns.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Business and public information servicesProvides information about NYC’s permanent outdoor dining program, including rules for sidewalk and roadway cafes, and produces and distributes the Flushing Map & Guide with historical information, transit details, and local business listings.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Public awareness and promotional campaigns for Downtown FlushingConducts public awareness campaigns to promote the beauty of the Downtown Flushing district, advocates for its preservation and development, and installs sponsored banners on lampposts to promote local business activity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.57M
Contributions & grants$1.37M87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$42K3%
Other revenue$160K
expenses
Total expenses$1.31M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$514K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.42M
Cash$1.24M
Investments$0
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAN SONG YU | Executive Direc | 40 | $123K |
board members · 24
- Ana Blumenau — Director
- Andrew Chuang — Director
- Anita Liu-Chen — Director
- Betsy Mak — Secretary
- Bianca Ng — Director
- Brad Lander — Director
- Dennis Chuang — Vice Chair
- Donovan Richards — Director
- Eric Adams — Director
- Eric Hung — Director
- Eugene Kelty — Director
- FRED FU — Director
- Freddy Ng — Director
- Henry Bergman — Director
- Jerry Pi — Director
- Jimmy Lee — Treasurer
- John Liu — Director
- Judson Ain — CO-CHAIR
- LU NING — Director
- Maggie Wong — Director
- Richard Lee — Director
- Robert Chen — Director
- Robert Cheng — Director
- Ron Kim — Director
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- Anthem Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Betsy Mak Appraisal Group Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- CenterLight Healthcare PACE Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Con Edison Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Crown Waste Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Dreamer Realty Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- EJ Global Holding Inc Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- EastWest Bank Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- EmblemHealth Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Fidelis Care Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Flushing Bank Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Golden Mall Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Hanover Community Bank Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- HealthNeed Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Healthfirst Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- JEHR incorporated Partner — Private contractor managing the Flushing BID's cleaning team for daily sanitation services.
- KM Pharmacy Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- KotoFit Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- LiveOnNY Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Lu Ning Architecture Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- MetroPlus Health Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Molina Healthcare Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- NY Partners Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- NYC Councilwoman District 20 Government — Local elected official collaborating with the BID.
- NYS Assemblyman District 22 Government — State-level elected official affiliated with the BID.
- New York City Government — Collaborates with the city to implement and promote the permanent outdoor dining program.
- New York Four Seasons Acupuncture PC Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- New York Presbyterian - Queens Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
- Northwell Health Partner — Named sponsor of the Flushing BID
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Public Awareness and Education to Drive Community Investmentmethodology: public-awareness-campaignsBy conducting public awareness campaigns and distributing educational materials, the organization fosters community investment and improves compliance with sanitation and public space standards, because informed stakeholders are more likely to participate in maintaining a high-quality district environment.
- Public-Private Partnership for District Developmentmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy aligning city government and business community interests through a formal public-private partnership, the organization advances coordinated development and efficient service delivery in the Flushing district, because shared governance increases resource leverage and program effectiveness.
- Targeted Environmental Maintenance to Improve Public Space Qualitymethodology: targeted-environmental-maintenanceBy focusing cleaning efforts on high-impact areas affected by commercial residue, the organization improves sidewalk hygiene and public space usability, because concentrated sanitation interventions produce disproportionate improvements in perceived safety and commercial vitality.