Austin Dmo Inc

Austin, TX · Founded 1993

Creates and maintains the vitality, safety, and appeal of downtown Austin through public space management and advocacy

Primary audience
Urban Communities
Work area
Public Space Management
Topic
Downtown Revitalization
Contact
Dewitt Peart
Website Contact

About Organization

The Downtown Austin Alliance enhances downtown Austin's public spaces through services including litter pickup, graffiti removal, ambassador programs, and advocacy for parks, arts, and social services. Based in Austin, TX, the organization operates with 26 employees and 80 volunteers. In 2023, it reported $12.9 million in revenue and has served the downtown community since 1993.

What They Focus On

Public Space Management

Maintains clean, safe, and welcoming downtown environment through daily maintenance services and ambassador programs

Community Advocacy

Champions urban design, social services, parks development, and arts programming that benefit all downtown stakeholders

Regional Development

Supports transportation infrastructure, regional growth planning, and economic development initiatives that strengthen downtown Austin

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$12.9M

+21.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$12.4M

+5.9% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$5.8M

+5.2% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

26

-16.1% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $12,892,170 $12,355,629 $5,795,517 26
2022 $10,577,697 $11,670,333 $5,507,165 31
2021 $10,223,243 $9,730,468 $5,498,359 31
2020 $10,424,318 $8,637,567 $4,788,659 25

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Monitor and Maintain

    Deploy ambassador teams to provide daily litter pickup, graffiti removal, and public space maintenance

  • 02

    Advocate and Plan

    Work with stakeholders on urban design, social services, parks development, and regional mobility

  • 03

    Program and Activate

    Create public events and cultural programming that bring vibrancy to downtown spaces

  • 04

    Support and Fund

    Provide grants for community events, regional initiatives, and downtown enhancement projects

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Austin Dmo Inc

Public Space Services

Maintains downtown cleanliness and safety through litter pickup, graffiti removal, and on-street ambassador teams

Homeless Services Advocacy

Advocates for comprehensive social services and support systems for the downtown homeless population

Parks and Arts Programming

Develops public spaces and cultural programming including Hot Summer Nights free event series

Regional Mobility Solutions

Supports regional growth planning, transportation connectivity, and intercity trip infrastructure development

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Austin Dmo Inc.

Samia Burns

Samia Burns

Senior Vice President, Finance
Full-time
Compensation: $210,981
Jenell Moffett

Jenell Moffett

Senior Vice President, Economic Development, Marketing + Strategic Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $195,349
Emily Risinger

Emily Risinger

Director of Planning
Full-time
Compensation: $147,452
Raasin McIntosh

Raasin McIntosh

Vice President, Active Urbanism
Full-time
Compensation: $168,668
Vanessa Olson

Vanessa Olson

Vice President, Communication + Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $145,037
Davon Barbour

Davon Barbour

President + CEO
Amanda Baez

Amanda Baez

Activation Coordinator
Melissa Barry

Melissa Barry

Executive Vice President
Radhika Bipin

Radhika Bipin

Urban Design Coordinator
Raven Birk

Raven Birk

Social Media + Member Outreach Manager
Bill Brice

Bill Brice

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Amalia Carmona

Amalia Carmona

Director of Urban Design
Amy Chambless

Amy Chambless

Office Manager + Executive Assistant
Brandon Fahy

Brandon Fahy

Director of Public Space Experience
Matt Geske

Matt Geske

Vice President, Public Affairs
Luke Goebel

Luke Goebel

Economic Development Manager
Noah Kligerman

Noah Kligerman

Director of Accounting
Olivia Larson

Olivia Larson

Senior Vice President, Business Operations
Ashley Rose Marino

Ashley Rose Marino

Brand + Marketing Manager
Angela Navarro

Angela Navarro

Events + PR Manager
Wilson Ramirez

Wilson Ramirez

Stakeholder + Engagement Coordinator
Hannah Rangel

Hannah Rangel

Vice President, Built Environment
DP

Dewitt Peart

CEO/President
Full-time
Compensation: $412,866
MB

Meliss Barry

Chief Program Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $217,119
WB

Willia Brice

SVP Inverstor Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $186,859
JF

Julia Fitch

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $167,655
MW

Marilyn Willson

VP Resource Development
Full-time
Compensation: $142,075
BM

Brad Maple

Dirctor
2 hrs/week
AV

Aaron Vollmer

Director
AK

Ashley Kegle-Whitehead

Director
BF

Bill Fielding

Director
CR

Caitlyn Ryan

Director
CN

Chinna Natesan

Director
CR

Chris Randazz

Director
DW

Daniel Woodroffe

Director
DK

David Kahn

Director
DM

Dr Molly Beth Malcom

Director
DB

Drew Bridge

Director
JD

Janis Daemmrich

Director
JS

Jim Susman

Director
JT

Julia Taylor

Director
LG

Larry Graham

Director
MP

Marcy Phillips

Director
MT

Mark Terry

Director
MG

Michael Girard

Director
MM

Michael McGlash

Director
NM

Nick Moulinet

Director
NM

Nikelle Meade

Director
PH

Perry Horton

Director
RP

Richard Paddock

Director
RB

Robert Barnes

Director
SS

Sania Shifferd

Director
SP

Saul Paul

Director
SJ

Seth Johnston

Director
SS

Shreyl Sculley

Director
SS

Steve Scheibal

Director
TH

Tim Hendricks

Director
TS

Tim Sullivan

Director
TB

Tyler Buckler

Director
TG

Tyler Grooms

Director
WJ

Will Jenkins

Director

Milestones

1993

Organization Founded

1993

Downtown Austin Alliance established to enhance the vitality and value of downtown Austin

May 1993

IRS Recognition

May 1993

Received tax-exempt status as a public improvement district management organization

2020

Pandemic Operations

2020

Maintained essential downtown services with 25 employees during COVID-19 disruptions

2023

Revenue Growth

2023

Achieved $12.9 million in annual revenue supporting expanded downtown services

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AV
Aaron Vollmer Director 2 hrs/week
AK
Ashley Kegle-Whitehead Director 2 hrs/week
BF
Bill Fielding Director 2 hrs/week
CR
Caitlyn Ryan Director 2 hrs/week
CN
Chinna Natesan Director 2 hrs/week
CR
Chris Randazz Director 2 hrs/week
DW
Daniel Woodroffe Director 2 hrs/week
DK
David Kahn Director 2 hrs/week
DM
Dr Molly Beth Malcom Director 2 hrs/week
DB
Drew Bridge Director 2 hrs/week
JD
Janis Daemmrich Director 2 hrs/week
JH
Jeff Howard Past Chair 2 hrs/week
JS
Jim Susman Director 2 hrs/week
JG
Joshua Garza Treasurer 2 hrs/week
JT
Julia Taylor Director 2 hrs/week
KB
Kevin Brown Vice Chair 2 hrs/week
LG
Larry Graham Director 2 hrs/week
MP
Marcy Phillips Director 2 hrs/week
MT
Mark Terry Director 2 hrs/week
MG
Michael Girard Director 2 hrs/week
MM
Michael McGlash Director 2.00 hrs/week
NM
Nick Moulinet Director 2.00 hrs/week
NM
Nikelle Meade Director 2 hrs/week
PH
Perry Horton Director 2 hrs/week
RP
Richard Paddock Director 2 hrs/week
RB
Robert Barnes Director 2 hrs/week
SW
S Whitney Knight Chair 2 hrs/week
SS
Sania Shifferd Director 2 hrs/week
SP
Saul Paul Director 2 hrs/week
SJ
Seth Johnston Director 2 hrs/week
SS
Shreyl Sculley Director 2 hrs/week
SS
Steve Scheibal Director 2 hrs/week
TH
Tim Hendricks Director 2 hrs/week
TS
Tim Sullivan Director 2 hrs/week
TB
Tyler Buckler Director 2 hrs/week
TG
Tyler Grooms Director 2 hrs/week
WJ
Will Jenkins Director 2 hrs/week
XP
Xavier Pena Secretary 2 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.2M

Highest Paid

$449K

Dewitt Peart

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Dewitt Peart CEO/President $412,866 $35,888 $448,754 4
Samia Burns Chief Financial Officer $210,981 $31,652 $242,633 4
Meliss Barry Chief Program Officer $217,119 $20,384 $237,503 4
Jenell Moffett Chief Impact Officer $195,349 $21,312 $216,661 4
Willia Brice SVP Inverstor Relations $186,859 $27,442 $214,301 4
Raasin Mcintosh VP Urban Activation $168,668 $18,302 $186,970 4
Julia Fitch Chief Operating Officer $167,655 $17,911 $185,566 4
Emily Risinger Director Of Planning + Urban Design $147,452 $18,567 $166,019 4
Vanessa Olson DIR Of Strategic Communication $145,037 $18,922 $163,959 4
Marilyn Willson VP Resource Development $142,075 $21,297 $163,372 4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$418K Grants Given
11 Organizations

Top Grantees

11 total
M
Movability Austin, TX · 2 grants
$120K
MA
Mexic-Arte
$80K
RR
Red River Merchant Association Inc Austin, TX
$60K
AC
Austin Chamber of Commerce Austin, TX · 2 grants
$46K
RR
Red River Merchant Association Inc Red River Cultural District Austin, TX
$40K
PA
Preservation Austin
$15K
TA
The ATXelerator Austin, TX
$15K
DA
Downtown Austin Parks LLC Austin, TX
$14K
SF
Sustainable Food Center Austin, TX
$10K
TO
The Other Ones Foundation Austin, TX
$10K
+1 more grantees
Movability Mexic-Arte Red River Merchant Association Inc Austin Chamber of Commerce Red River Merchant Association Inc Red River Cultural District Preservation Austin The ATXelerator Downtown Austin Parks LLC Sustainable Food Center The Other Ones Foundation American City Business Jouirnals Inc
Movability Mexic-Arte Red River Merchant Association Inc Austin Chamber of Commerce Red River Merchant Association Inc Red River Cultural District Preservation Austin The ATXelerator Downtown Austin Parks LLC Sustainable Food Center The Other Ones Foundation American City Business Jouirnals Inc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

4
Downtown Austin Development Corp Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation
Austin, TX
Enhance Downtown Austin through public space activations
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Downtown Austin Parks LLC
Austin, TX
Create Vibrant urban space at the heart of Austin, Texas
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Downtown Austin Development Corp Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation
Austin, TX
Enhance Downtown Austin through public space activations
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Downtown Austin Parks LLC
Austin, TX
Create Vibrant urban space at the heart of Austin, Texas
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Austin Dmo Inc

Phone

(512) 469-1766

Social

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515 Congress Avenue Suite 2150 Austin, TX 78701