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Downtown Denver Events Inc

  • Denver, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2005
  • EIN: 20-1168758

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture, and Humanities N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.79M (2023)

Expenses
$3.38M (2023)

Total Assets
−$4.89M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$179k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,786,305
Expenses
$3,383,585
Net Income
-$1,597,280
Net Assets
-$5,065,396
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,020,541
57.1%
Program Services $610,231
34.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $155,533
8.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$4,886,362
Total Liabilities $179,034
Net Assets -$5,065,396
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kourtny Garrett (President &) $0 $490,567 $1,183
Charlene Laus (Evp, Finance) $0 $168,463 $24,998
Kate Barton (Chief Extern) $0 $258,549 $17,042
Sharon Alton (Svp, Dwntwn) $0 $188,922 $15,823
Beth Moyski (Svp, Econ De) $0 $183,440 $20,515
Joshua Schneider (Sr Dir, Mktg) $0 $142,639 $15,479
Raju Patel (Dcv Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Salomon (Ddp Treasure) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 2, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,252,393
Expenses
$2,770,798
Net Income
-$518,405
Net Assets
-$3,468,116
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,431,873
63.6%
Program Services $645,563
28.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $174,957
7.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$3,259,692
Total Liabilities $208,424
Net Assets -$3,468,116
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kourtny Garrett (President Fr) $0 $30,404 $0
Tamara Door (Prior Presid) $0 $535,215 $40,212
Charlene Laus (Evp, Finance) $0 $244,330 $26,623
Beth Moyski (Svp, Dwtwn E) $0 $168,049 $22,734
Sharon Alton (Svp, Dwntwn) $0 $177,051 $14,516
Kate Barton (Evp, Special) $0 $193,450 $18,212
Elizabeth Salomon (Ddp Treasure) $0 $0 $0
Raju Patel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 8, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$582,659
Expenses
$1,211,642
Net Income
-$628,983
Net Assets
-$2,949,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,374
56.5%
Program Services $102,624
17.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $150,661
25.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$2,806,069
Total Liabilities $143,642
Net Assets -$2,949,711
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (President & Ceo) $0 $495,480 $21,781
Mike Zoellner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Maja Rosenquist (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Laus (Evp, Finance & Admin) $0 $205,066 $15,844
Sharon Alton (Svp, Downtown Experience) $0 $150,395 $7,540
Beth Moyski (Svp, Special Districts) $0 $140,330 $11,356
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,147,946
Expenses
$5,562,933
Net Income
-$1,414,987
Net Assets
-$2,320,728
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $989,319
23.9%
Program Services $2,934,299
70.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $224,328
5.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$2,224,994
Total Liabilities $95,734
Net Assets -$2,320,728
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (President & Ceo) $0 $472,241 $36,038
Trinidad Rodriguez (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zoellner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Laus (Svp, Fin. & Acctg.) $0 $180,899 $22,802
Kate Barton (Svp, Special Projects) $0 $147,330 $14,737
Sharon Alton (Vp, Downtown Experience) $0 $143,570 $13,378
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990
Filed on Jan. 11, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,045,322
Expenses
$6,192,847
Net Income
-$1,147,525
Net Assets
-$905,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,426,322
28.3%
Program Services $3,435,882
68.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $183,118
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$538,812
Total Liabilities $366,929
Net Assets -$905,741
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (President & Ceo) $0 $454,524 $34,873
Trinidad Rodriguez (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zoellner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Laus (Sr. Vp, Fin. & Acctg.) $0 $171,329 $20,865
Kate Barton (Sr. Vp. Exec. Ofc. & Special Projects) $0 $136,576 $13,692
Sharon Alton (Vp, Downtown Experience) $0 $136,164 $12,932
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,829,990
Expenses
$5,910,140
Net Income
-$1,080,150
Net Assets
$241,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,339,217
27.7%
Program Services $3,333,294
69.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $157,479
3.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $613,961
Total Liabilities $372,177
Net Assets $241,784
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (President & Ceo) $0 $439,321 $33,320
Trinidad Rodriguez (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zoellner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Laus (Sr. Vp, Fin. & Admin.) $0 $153,537 $9,886
Sharon Alton (Vp, Downtown Experience) $0 $132,207 $11,857
Kate Barton (Vp, Exec Office & Special Projects) $0 $118,955 $11,276
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990
Filed on Oct. 5, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,888,767
Expenses
$5,964,394
Net Income
-$1,075,627
Net Assets
$1,321,934
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,324,851
27.1%
Program Services $3,427,223
70.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $136,693
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,722,423
Total Liabilities $400,489
Net Assets $1,321,934
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (Chair) $0 $421,166 $32,481
Sharon Alton (Vp Public Events And Activ) $0 $117,673 $1,670
Trini Rodriguez (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zoellner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Laus (Sr. Vp, Fin. & Admin) $0 $127,297 $3,354
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990
Filed on Oct. 27, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,527,902
Expenses
$5,391,947
Net Income
$135,955
Net Assets
$2,397,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,963,611
35.5%
Program Services $3,415,764
61.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $148,527
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,646,947
Total Liabilities $249,386
Net Assets $2,397,561
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (Chair) $0 $411,605 $30,188
Sharon Alton (Vp Public Events And Activation) $0 $0 $0
Trini Rodriguez (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zoellner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rogers Kark (Executive Director (Thru March 2015)) $0 $83,777 $16,337
Louis Kennedy (Sr. Vp, Fin. & Admin (Thru Oct)) $0 $155,332 $18,206
Charlene Laus (Sr. Vp, Fin. & Admin (From Feb)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,120,571
Expenses
$5,045,434
Net Income
$1,075,137
Net Assets
$2,261,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,747,065
44.9%
Program Services $3,368,324
55.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,182
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,750,093
Total Liabilities $488,487
Net Assets $2,261,606
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (Chair) $0 $383,877 $29,774
Gary Desmond (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meg Vander Laan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rogers Kark (Executive Director Thru 3/15) $0 $169,840 $18,224
Mike Zoelner (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Alton (Vp Public Events Effective 6/15) $0 $0 $0
Louis Kennedy (Sr. Vp, Finance And Administration) $0 $138,631 $15,972
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,164,499
Expenses
$5,069,378
Net Income
$95,121
Net Assets
$1,186,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,139,245
41.4%
Program Services $3,025,254
58.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,426,783
Total Liabilities $240,314
Net Assets $1,186,469
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tamara Door (Chair) $0 $371,941 $29,010
Trinidad Rodriguez (Secretary & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gary Desmond (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meg Vander Laan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Rogers Kark (Executive Director) $0 $163,858 $17,573
Louis Kennedy (Director Of Finance And Administration) $0 $134,155 $15,196
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990
Filed on Feb. 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,604,001
Expenses
$4,919,277
Net Income
-$315,276
Net Assets
$1,091,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,479,355
32.1%
Program Services $3,124,646
67.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,366,122
Total Liabilities $274,774
Net Assets $1,091,348

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990
Filed on March 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,525,826
Expenses
$5,091,033
Net Income
$434,793
Net Assets
$1,406,624
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,650,715
29.9%
Program Services $3,875,111
70.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,737,211
Total Liabilities $330,587
Net Assets $1,406,624

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,887,810
Expenses
$4,749,087
Net Income
$138,723
Net Assets
$971,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,389,382
28.4%
Program Services $3,498,428
71.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,303,321
Total Liabilities $331,490
Net Assets $971,831

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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