irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $737KEvents and Programming:DUMBO free community events including public art, concerts, movies, and family festivals. Under an agreement with the City of New York, DUMBO is allowed to use Pearl Plaza for these events as long as the revenues raised at these events through concessions go back into maintenance of Pearl Plaza. DUMBO sub-contracts the maintenance of Pearl Plaza through agreements with DUMBO BID and the NYC Department of Transportation.
- #2 $598KMarketing Economic Development:DUMBO provides an amenity to the people who work, live, and visit DUMBO's public spaces. DUMBO promotes the district to workers, residents and tourists and to retain business, distribution of electronic and free printed materials such as maps, guides, newsletters, and other information.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Events and Programming
Organizes free community events including public art installations, concerts, movie screenings, and family festivals in Pearl Plaza and other public spaces
Marketing & Economic Development
Promotes DUMBO as a destination through distribution of maps, guides, newsletters, and digital content to attract visitors and support local businesses
Public Wi-Fi Initiative
Provides free public Wi-Fi throughout DUMBO via a contract with Sky Packets, covering major streets, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge
Sanitation Services
Provides street cleaning, plant watering, and graffiti removal in the DUMBO district through sub-contracts with the DOE Foundation
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
- Business Support and Relocation AssistanceProvides support to businesses seeking commercial office space in Dumbo and facilitates access to NYC’s Relocation Employment Assistance Program (REAP), which offers $3,000 annually per full-time employee for qualifying companies relocating to Dumbo.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community Event OrganizationOrganizes and promotes free community events including outdoor film screenings (Movies With A View), concerts, comedy shows, book signings, family festivals, Halloween parades, and World Cup watch parties, primarily hosted in Pearl Plaza, the Archway, and Washington Street Open Street.
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Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Free Public Wi-Fi ProvisionProvides free public Wi-Fi throughout Dumbo and adjacent areas, including Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Pearl Street Triangle, and the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, delivered through a contract with Sky Packets.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Marketing and Economic Development PromotionConducts marketing and economic development activities by promoting Dumbo to workers, residents, and tourists through free printed and electronic materials such as maps, guides, newsletters, holiday gift guides, and the #DUMBOVIP Perks Program to support small businesses.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Oral History and Cultural DocumentationConducted an oral history project in 2016 that collected interviews from 32 residents and stakeholders to document the history and development of the Dumbo neighborhood.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Public Art Curation and InstallationCommissions, curates, and installs public art including video projections, murals, sculptures, and site-specific works in public spaces such as the Dumbo Archway + Plaza, car-free Washington Street, and Old Fulton Plaza. Projects include the 2017 sculpture series "Drift" and custom shade umbrellas by artist Liz Collins.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Public Space Management and MaintenanceManages and maintains public spaces including Dumbo Archway + Pearl Plaza, car-free Washington Street, and Old Fulton Plaza, with responsibilities covering sanitation, landscaping, street cleaning, graffiti removal, furniture, and seating areas, including supplemental cleaning seven days a week via a contracted Clean Team.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Support for Local Artists and StudiosSupports over 170 artist studios and promotes local creatives through programs such as biannual Open Studios events, Dumbo x Design, Six Foot Platform, and Shop the Studios, fostering public engagement and economic activity.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Transportation Access and Infrastructure SupportProvides information and infrastructure to support access to Dumbo via subway, ferry, bus, walking, and biking; maintains over 400 Citibike docks and granite bike lanes; and promotes car-free Open Streets for public use.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy for Community Interests During Major ConstructionWorks with contractors and city agencies to mitigate the impacts of a $100 million NYC construction project on Dumbo’s community and small businesses.
- Permitting and Facilitation of Film ProductionGrants permission for film shoots in public spaces including the Dumbo Archway + Plaza, car-free Washington Street, and Old Fulton Plaza, supporting Dumbo’s role as a filming location for film and television productions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.34M
Contributions & grants$162K7%
Program service revenue$2.18M93%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.32M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$924K
Grants paid out$53K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$505K
Cash$167K
Investments$0
Liabilities$266K
Net assets$239K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA SICA | President | 40 | $327K |
| Senior Vice President | Senior VP | 40 | $234K |
| Kalvis Mikelsteins | Dir of Operations | 40 | $166K |
board members · 22
- ASHER ABSHERA — Director
- Antonio Reynoso — Director
- Ayana Champagne — Director
- BRUCE SILVERGLADE — Treasurer
- Brad Lander — Director
- CHARLIE CARA — Director
- DAVID LOMBINO — Secretary
- Dynishal Gross — Director
- JACK CAYRE — Director
- JACK GUTTMAN — Director
- JED WALENTAS — Director
- JOHARI JENKINS — Director
- Joey Cummings — Director
- Joseph Meng — Director
- LAURA ROUMANOS — Director
- LINDSAY STUART — Vice Chair
- Lincoln Restler — Director
- PETER BENEDETTO — Director
- RAY LEVIN — Director
- SALVATORE LEONARDI — Director
- SAYAR LONIAL — Chairman
- SUSAN FELDMAN — Director
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- AECOM Partner — Designed sculptural seating for the renovated Dumbo Archway + Pearl Plaza through Gonzalo Cruz.
- BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) Partner — Collaborated with Team Dumbo to design new street furnishings for the Washington Street Open Street.
- Brasil Summerfest Partner — Partnered with Team Dumbo to bring Brazilian muralist Apolo Torres to create Heritage I & II murals in Dumbo.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner — Hosts the Movies With A View outdoor film series in collaboration with the organization.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse Partner — Collaborates to present free public kayaking programs in DUMBO.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Partner — Worked with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, under Regina Myer’s leadership, to enhance the waterfront area adjacent to Dumbo.
- Brooklyn Flea Partner — Collaborates with or promotes Brooklyn Flea as a key destination for shopping and community activity in Dumbo.
- Brooklyn Park Partner — Works with the Dumbo Business Improvement District on community and public space initiatives.
- Citibike Partner — Partners to provide bike-sharing access with over 400 docks in Dumbo.
- City of New York Government — Administers the Relocation Employment Assistance Program (REAP) in partnership with DUMBO DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INC to incentivize business relocation to Dumbo.
- City of New York Government — Has an agreement allowing use of Pearl Plaza for community events in exchange for reinvesting concession revenues into plaza maintenance.
- City of New York Government — Named as additional insured in liability insurance for permitted events.
- DOE Foundation Partner — Sub-contracts with DUMBO to provide sanitation services including street cleaning, plant watering, and graffiti removal in the DUMBO district.
- DUMBO BID Partner — Sub-contracts with DUMBO for the maintenance of Pearl Plaza.
- Department of Transportation Government — Collaborates with the Dumbo Business Improvement District on street and infrastructure improvements.
- Etsy Partner — Collaborated with Etsy, including former executive Josh Wise, during the integration of tech companies into the Dumbo business community.
- Front General Store Partner — Promotes Front General Store as a featured local business contributing to Dumbo’s retail and cultural landscape.
- Gleason’s Gym Partner — Hosted the first boxing show, “Fight Night,” in the Archway in 2009.
- Liz Collins Partner — Dumbo-based artist who created custom umbrellas for the Dumbo Archway + Pearl Plaza renovation.
- MTA Government — Coordinates public transit access to Dumbo via subway and bus routes including F, A/C, 2/3 trains and B25 bus.
- Make Music New York Partner — Collaborated to produce a site-specific musical performance in the Archway in 2013.
- Mayor's Office of Film and Television Government — Co-regulator for film shoot permits in Dumbo public spaces.
- NPR Music Partner — Collaborated with Make Music New York and Team Dumbo on a musical event in the Archway in 2013.
- NYC DOT Art Partner — Collaborates on public art installations including the Dumbo Walls series and Custom Shade Umbrellas.
- NYC Department of Transportation Government — Sub-contracts with DUMBO for the maintenance of Pearl Plaza.
- NYC Ferry Partner — Collaborates to promote ferry access to Dumbo via the East River line.
- NYCDOT Partner — Collaborated with the Dumbo Improvement District to transform the Archway into a public plaza from 2008–2009.
- New York City Department of Design and Construction Government — Collaborates with NYCDDC to minimize construction impacts from a major infrastructure project.
- New York City Department of Transportation Government — Contracts with the NYC Department of Transportation to manage public spaces including the Dumbo Archway + Plaza and car-free Washington Street.
- New York City Department of Transportation Government — Partnered with Team Dumbo to implement the Open Street program on Washington Street.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Cultural Preservation as Community Identity Infrastructuremethodology: community-based oral historyBy documenting oral histories and adapting traditional events to the local context, we strengthen community continuity and belonging because shared narratives and locally rooted traditions anchor identity in the face of change.
- People-First Urban Design to Activate Public Spacemethodology: people-first urban designBy redesigning car-dominated streets into pedestrian-centered spaces, we foster community gathering and urban vitality because accessible, human-scaled environments invite spontaneous interaction and sustained public use.
- Placemaking for Community and Economic Vitalitymethodology: placemakingBy integrating public art, events, and digital engagement in shared spaces, we strengthen community identity and economic vitality because meaningful, culturally resonant environments foster attachment, visitation, and local investment.
- Public-Private Partnership Model for District Managementmethodology: public_private_partnership_bidsBy organizing property and business owners into a collective funding and governance structure, we sustainably maintain and promote the district because shared financial responsibility ensures alignment between public space quality and private stakeholders’ interests.
- Revenue Reinvestment for Sustainable Public Space Maintenancemethodology: revenue-reinvestment modelBy channeling revenue from event concessions into the upkeep of Pearl Plaza, we ensure long-term maintenance and quality of public space because dedicated, locally-generated funding creates accountability and sustainability.