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DOWNTOWN BID SERVICES CORPORATION: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
DOWNTOWN BID SERVICES CORPORATION (EIN 52-2198151)
Tax period
2012-10-01 to 2013-09-30
Filed
2014-05-14
IRS object ID
201411349349301401
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Timestamp2014-05-14T08:18:10-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-09-30TaxPeriodEndDate

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EIN390859910EIN

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTHE CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO MAKE DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON DC A CLEANER, SAFER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE AREA, AND THEREBY TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTEREST OF AREA BUSINESSES, BY ENGAGING IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY, HOSPITALITY, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS. THESE WORKERS PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PARTICULARLY THE DOWNTOWN BID AREA.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO MAKE DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON DC A CLEANER, SAFER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE AREA, AND THEREBY TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTEREST OF AREA BUSINESSES, BY ENGAGING IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY, HOSPITALITY, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS. THESE WORKERS PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PARTICULARLY THE DOWNTOWN BID AREA.MissionDescription
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DescriptionTHE CORPORATION PROVIDES DAILY LITTER PATROL, SWEEPING IN PUBLIC SPACES, BANNER HANGING TO HIGHLIGHT EVENTS IN THE AREA AND PLANTING AND BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC SPACES, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL. THE CORPORATION PROVIDED MACHINE CLEANING OF SIDEWALK AND CURB AREAS AND REPORTED HAZARDS, DEFECTS AND REPAIRS NEEDED ON PUBLIC SPACES. THEY WELCOMED AND ASSISTED OVER 150,000 VISITORS AND DOWNTOWN WORKERS. PROVIDED PRESENCE NEAR METRO STOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS AND DETERRED AND REPORTED PROBLEMS, EMERGENCIES, OR ACTIVITIES REQUIRING POLICE OR FIRE/RESCUE RESPONSE. THE CORPORATION DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION THROUGH LOBBY FAIRS AND VISITS TO OFFICE BUILDINGS, ON SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES, AND ON SAFETY AWARENESS. ESCORTED SERVICES UPON REQUEST DURING EVENING HOURS AND REFERRED SERVICES FOR PERSONS LIVING ON THE STREET. ALSO, PROVIDED SURVEYS OF RETAIL, RESTAURANT AND OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE AREA.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (41 entries)

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII

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IdentifierDESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePART X, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE CORPORATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, THE CORPORATION IS LIABLE FOR INCOME TAXES ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THERE WAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012. THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE FASB'S ASC PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES ON THE ACCOUNTING FOR ALL MATERIAL TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN, ON ANY INCOME TAX RETURN FILED, OR THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FILED, WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL TAXING AUTHORITIES, INCLUDING TREATMENT OF POSITIONS THAT ONLY HAVE TIMING CONSEQUENCES. THE CORPORATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012, NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST AS DEFINED UNDER THIS ASC TOPIC. THE CORPORATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES. FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012, THE CORPORATION HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY INTEREST OR PENALTIES. THE CORPORATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS BEFORE THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. THE CORPORATION IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (2 entries)

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RICHARD BRADLEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR02854760376080000043196036628000
BERTHA A GAYMON
CFO01544680226050000017710019478300

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (5 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE IRS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEMPLOYEES HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITHIN GUIDELINES THAT PROHIBIT ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS POLICY ESTABLISHES ONLY THE FRAMEWORK WITHIN WHICH THE DOWNTOWN BID PLANS TO OPERATE. THE PURPOSE OF THESE GUIDELINES IS TO PROVIDE GENERAL DIRECTION SO EMPLOYEES CAN SEEK FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE SUBJECT OF ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS OF OPERATION. THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD AVOID ANY ACTIVTY, INVESTMENT, OR INTEREST THAT MIGHT REFLECT UNFAVORABLY UPON THE INTEGRITY OR GOOD NAME OF THE EMPLOYEE OR OF THE DOWNTOWN BID OR IN ANY WAY DAMAGE THE BUSINESS OF THE DOWNTOWN BID. EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS ABOUT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE STANDARD COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CONTRACT BASED. THE BOARD PRESIDENT COLLECTS AND REVIEWS EVALUATIONS FROM ALL THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. THE BOARD PRESIDENT MEETS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHEN COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO DISCUSS CHANGES IN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

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