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Central Business Improvement District Management Association Inc
Glens Falls, NY · EIN 202443005 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · downtownglensfalls.org
revenue
$102K
expenses
$157K
net assets
$-21K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Improve and promote downtown Glens Falls, NY

profile · synthesized from sources

The Central Business Improvement District Management Association Inc, operating as the Downtown Glens Falls Business Improvement District (BID), is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 to improve and promote downtown Glens Falls, NY. It supports economic development, urban sustainability, and quality of life through beautification, events, and infrastructure improvements. The organization is funded by property assessments, sponsorships, and donations, with initiatives directed by a board of property owners and city appointees.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

City Park Beautification
Manages landscaping, flower installations, leaf removal, and gazebo maintenance in City Park to enhance public space
Cleanliness & Safety
Purchases and repairs benches, crosswalk signs, and waste receptacles; coordinates with city departments and the Glens Falls Collaborative on periodic clean-up efforts
Downtown Events
Co-sponsors and supports annual community events including Take A Bite, Wing Fest, Pet Fest, Fit Fest, Clean Up Day, Grandma’s Table, Boo2You, and Hometown Holidays in partnership with the Glens Falls Collaborative
Flowers Program
Ensures seasonal flowers are planted and maintained throughout downtown and City Park to improve aesthetics
Holiday Decorations
Installs and maintains festive lighting, bows, and evergreen decorations on streetlights and in City Park during the holiday season
Warren Street Fountain Renovation
Completed renovation project to revitalize a prominent downtown landmark and enhance public space
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 3 activities
    • Implementing downtown infrastructure improvements
      Rebuilds and maintains downtown infrastructure in Glens Falls, including main arterials leading to Centennial Circle with granite curbs, new sidewalks, decorative Victorian lampposts, and renovations of the Warren Street fountain; also purchases and repairs public infrastructure such as benches, crosswalk signs, and waste receptacles.
    • Installing and maintaining holiday decorations
      Installs and maintains holiday decorations in downtown Glens Falls, including illuminated trees, bows, evergreen garlands on the City Park gazebo, and festive streetlights.
    • Managing City Park beautification and maintenance
      Manages the beautification and maintenance of City Park in downtown Glens Falls, including landscaping, leaf removal, gazebo upkeep, floral displays, and general upkeep; also solicits proposals for flower installations and ongoing maintenance.
  • Business Improvement District Management 2 activities
    • Collaborating with partner organizations
      Collaborates with organizations that share similar goals to coordinate efforts and avoid duplication in downtown improvement initiatives.
    • Reinvesting funds into downtown development initiatives
      Reinvests funds collected from tax assessments, fundraising, sponsorships, and in-kind donations into business development, special events, infrastructure improvements, and beautification projects in downtown Glens Falls.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting public meetings and governance reporting
      Holds monthly public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month and hosts an annual meeting to report on activities and governance in the business improvement district.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing and managing downtown events
      Co-underwrites and manages annual downtown events in Glens Falls, NY, including Take A Bite, Wing Fest, Pet Fest, Fit Fest, Clean Up Day, Grandma’s Table, Boo2You, and Hometown Holidays in partnership with the Glens Falls Collaborative.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Providing public updates and communications
      Provides regular updates on activities, news, and events in the downtown business improvement district through newsletters and periodic public updates, including fall 2024 and March 2025 reports.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$6K6%
Program service revenue$95K94%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-21K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -37.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Carly Mankouski — Director
  • Christina Kaidas — Director
  • Kate Austin-Avon — Director
  • Kathleen Naftaly — Director
  • Melanie Weber — Director
  • Thomas O'Neil — Director
  • Tyler Herrick — Director
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Glens Falls BID on regional economic development and business support.
  • Arts District of Glens Falls Partner — Partner organization working with the Glens Falls BID to support arts and cultural development.
  • City of Glens Falls Government — Collaborates with the BID on the restoration and beautification of City Park.
  • City of Glens Falls Government — Partners with the City of Glens Falls in administering the BID, including city appointments to the board of directors.
  • City of Glens Falls Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Glens Falls BID on shared goals.
  • Crandall Public Library Partner — Cooperates with the BID on the restoration and maintenance of City Park.
  • Crandall Public Library Partner — Partner organization working with the Glens Falls BID to support community education and public programming.
  • Crandall Trust Partner — Participates in a cooperative effort with the BID and other entities to restore City Park.
  • Glens Falls Business, Community and Events Guide Partner — Partner organization supporting the Glens Falls BID in promoting local businesses and events.
  • Glens Falls Civic Center Partner — Partner organization working with the Glens Falls BID on community and event programming.
  • Glens Falls Collaborative Partner — Co-underwrites and collaborates on annual downtown events such as Take A Bite, Wing Fest, and Clean Up Day.
  • Glens Falls Collaborative Partner — Partner organization working with the Glens Falls BID toward common objectives.
  • Glens Falls Department of Public Works Government — Works with the BID to maintain public infrastructure such as benches, signs, and waste receptacles in downtown Glens Falls.
  • Glens Falls Hospital Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Glens Falls BID on community health and economic vitality initiatives.
  • Guide to the Greater Glens Falls Region Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Glens Falls BID on regional promotion and visibility.
  • LARAC (Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council) Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Glens Falls BID, particularly in arts-related initiatives.
  • Mailchimp Network — Platform used to distribute the organization's newsletter.
  • Mailchimp Network — Utilizes Mailchimp platform for distributing newsletters and updates.
  • Queensbury Hotel Partner — Hosts monthly BID meetings at its venue.
  • Queensbury Hotel Partner — Hosts monthly BID meetings, providing meeting space for the organization.
  • SUNY Adirondack Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Glens Falls BID on workforce development and community engagement.
  • Spruce Hospitality Group Partner — Employer of Tyler Herrick, contact for RFP inquiries
  • Spruce Hospitality Group Partner — Partner organization through which the BID's executive director, Tyler Herrick, is contacted for operational matters.
  • Thunder Media Partner — Partner organization involved in producing district communications, as indicated by logo.
  • Warren County Economic Development Corp. Partner — Partner organization working with the Glens Falls BID to advance economic development in the region.
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.

  • Community-Driven Placemaking for Economic Revitalization
    methodology: economic_revitalization_through_placemaking
    By enhancing quality of life through beautification, maintenance, and community programming, the organization stimulates economic revitalization because improved public spaces increase foot traffic, attract investment, and raise property values in the downtown district.
  • Local Stakeholder Governance Model
    methodology: local_stakeholder_governance
    By structuring governance around a board of property owners and city-appointed representatives, the organization ensures that funding and programming decisions reflect local needs and priorities because inclusive, place-based leadership increases legitimacy and responsiveness in district management.
  • Public-Private Partnership for District Revitalization
    methodology: public-private_partnership
    By aligning private property owners with municipal government through formal partnerships, the organization drives targeted improvements in the downtown area because shared investment and governance increase accountability, reduce duplication, and enhance collective impact.