Program areas at Downtown Denver
Downtown environment and the public realm: Downtown Denver, Inc. Developed an interactive digital kiosk system for the center city. This system allows visitors to receive and share information, get directions, learn about Downtown amenities and activities. The organization provides management support for the business improvement district and the general improvement district.
Member and civic engagement: the Downtown Denver leadership program develops Downtown Denver's future leaders, educates participants about the economic importance of Downtown Denver, informs participants about the unique leadership opportunities and challenges that exist in a Downtown environment, and engages participants in creating the Downtown Denver of the future.
Economic development, planning and mobility: Downtown Denver, Inc. works to retain companies in the center city via retention outreach and research support. The organization plays an active role in recruiting companies to Downtown through marketing, presentations and research. The organization represents Downtown at retail trade shows throughout the country to recruit new retailers to Denver.
Membership services
Who funds Downtown Denver
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Colorado Dental Service | 2020-12 | Funding To Support Local Organization | $6,000 |
Personnel at Downtown Denver
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kourtny Garrett | President and Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2025-01-29 |
| Matthew Karnes | Chief Financial Officer | | 2025-01-29 |
| Kate Barton | Chief of External Affairs and Managing Director | $0 | 2025-01-29 |
| Joshua Schneider | Vice President Marketing | $0 | 2024-06-30 |
| Adina Johnson | Vice President, Strategic Programs and | | 2025-01-29 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for Downtown Denver
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,250,301 | $1,113,237 | 12.3% |
| Program services | $2,452,221 | $3,227,686 | -24% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $3,702,522 | $4,340,923 | -14.7% |
Organizations like Downtown Denver
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Community Development Foundation | 501(c)(6) | Tupelo, MS | $6,225,081 |
| Northern Nevada Development Authority | 501(c)(6) | Carson City, NV | $1,056,274 |
| The Westshore Alliance | 501(c)(6) | Tampa, FL | $1,170,529 |
| Downtown Duluth | 501(c)(6) | Duluth, MN | $1,034,370 |
| Choose Dupage | 501(c)(6) | Downers Grove, IL | $1,230,231 |
| Downtown Norfolk Council (DNC) | 501(c)(6) | Norfolk, VA | $2,378,826 |
| Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) | 501(c)(6) | Anchorage, AK | $1,862,002 |
| Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) | 501(c)(6) | Lakeland, FL | $1,661,102 |
| Greater Starkville Development Partnership | 501(c)(6) | Starkville, MS | $989,849 |
| Blount Partnership | 501(c)(6) | Maryville, TN | $4,967,390 |
Data update history
January 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 8, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 26 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsChapter / child organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 1515 Arapahoe St Tower 3 Ste100
- Denver, CO 80202
- Metro area
- Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Website URL
- downtowndenver.com/Â
- Phone
- (303) 534-6161
- Facebook page
- DowntownDenÂ
- Twitter profile
- @downtowndenverÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-0449936
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1992
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Subordinate organization
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